Swarovski Crystal Worlds: Tickets and Tours from Innsbruck

The Three Options Side by Side

The table compares the three Swarovski Crystal Worlds bookings by listed price, length, transport and guiding, from each listing. Ratings are the listings' own scores.

What Each Price Leaves Out

The shuttle ticket covers entry and the round-trip shared transfer from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Südtiroler Platz 5. It has no hotel pickup, and food and the audio guide cost extra. The entrance ticket is entry only, with no transfer, so you reach Wattens on your own.

The private half day covers the guide, the car, road and parking fees, the ticket, the guided visit and bottled water. Lunch is not included. Its guide previously worked for Swarovski, and a stop to taste food and wine from vineyards owned by Swarovski family members is optional.

Official Tariffs

The table lists the official tariffs from Swarovski Crystal Worlds for entry, the shuttle day ticket and the shuttle alone. The shuttle-only fares are bought on the bus, in cash.

Flex, Annual and Combo Tickets

The Flex ticket gives one entry within five days of purchase, so a rainy day can decide your visit. An annual ticket is also sold, and a combo ticket with Lumagica. Westbahn ticket holders get a discounted entry and a free audio guide, subject to availability.

The entrance ticket listing skips the ticket line.

Shuttle, Train or Private Car

The Crystal Worlds shuttle bus leaves from Innsbruck main station. Pay €13.00 return in cash on the bus, or buy the day ticket that includes entry.

The regional train is the other public option, and holders of a Westbahn ticket get a discounted entry. The private half day is the door-to-door choice: the guide collects you at your hotel, or at the main station or the Markthalle entrance for nearby hotels, and drives you back.

With the Innsbruck Card

The Innsbruck Card covers the Crystal Worlds shuttle and entry, along with public transport in Innsbruck. With a card, you only need to board the bus. The 48-hour card costs €79 for adults and €39.50 for children aged 6 to under 15 at the official price.

Hours, Last Entry and Closures

Doors open at 9:00 and close at 19:00. Last entry is at 18:00, so an arrival after 17:00 leaves little time for the garden. Crystal Worlds is closed all day on 9 and 10 November. Both tickets are valid for one day: the shuttle ticket enters at any time during opening hours, the entrance ticket at your selected time.

If your dates are open, the Flex ticket allows one entry within five days of purchase. Pick the driest day for the garden and the Giant, which are outdoors.

The Giant and the Chambers of Wonder

André Heller designed the Giant for Swarovski's 100th anniversary. Architectural Digest named it one of the most beautiful fountains in the world. Heller drew inspiration from the historic Chamber of Art and Wonders at Schloss Ambras near Innsbruck.

Inside, the Chambers of Wonder show work by artists including Salvador Dalí, Yayoi Kusama, Brian Eno, James Turrell, Fernando Romero and Niki de Saint Phalle. Dreamscape is the newest chamber. Stars Fashion and Hollywood, Swarovski and Pop Culture and Umbra by James Turrell are among the current highlights.

The Garden and the Restaurant

Outside, the garden holds the Crystal Cloud and a play tower. A glass pavilion restaurant designed by Snøhetta sits on site. Crystal Worlds holds the Austrian Eco-Label as a Green Museum and a Green Event Location, with biodiverse garden areas.

A VIP Experience is also offered.

Play, Events and Child Fares

The garden has a play tower for children. At Easter there is a sparkling egg hunt with 30 eggs, and summer brings circus shows. The shuttle day ticket with entry costs €16.00 for children 6-17, and the shuttle-only return is €7.00.

On the private half day, the child rate applies from 6 to 14 and the adult rate from 15. Prams and strollers fit, and infant seats are available in the car. On the shuttle ticket, children must be with an adult.

The Year at Crystal Worlds

The table sets out the seasonal programme Swarovski and the Austrian tourism board announce. Dates change each year, so check the event page before you book.

Wattens, Innsbruck and Vienna

Swarovski Crystal Worlds exists only in Wattens. The brand's stores in Innsbruck, Vienna and worldwide sell the souvenirs, and the Austrian tourism board lists them for that. None of the three bookings on this page includes a factory tour.

The closest you get to the brand's own story is the private half day, whose guide previously worked for Swarovski. Everyone who buys something there gets a small gift at the cash desk.