Innsbruck, capital of Austria’s western state of Tyrol, is a city in the Alps that's long been a destination for winter sports. Innsbruck is also known for its Imperial and modern architecture. The Nordkette funicular, with futuristic stations designed by architect Zaha Hadid, climbs up to 2,256m from the city center for skiing in winter and hiking or mountaineering in warmer months.

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LANSERHOF LANS Located a fifteen-minute drive from Innsbruck, Lanserhof Lans is a luxury wellness retreat. Opened in 1984 by Dr. Christian Harisch, a pioneer in regenerative and preventive medicine thanks to his holistic approach to natural healing and state-of-the-art medicine. There is also a location in Sylt and Tegernsee in Germany. Kochholzweg 153; lanserhof.com/de/lanserhof-lans/

DINE | DRINK

STIFTSKELLER Beer and classic Tyrolean recipes served in a warm, nostalgic space with archways & wood beams. Stiftgasse 1/7; stiftskeller.eu

CAFE MUNDING Tyrol’s oldest Konditorei-Café, the Munding family has carried on the tradition since 1803. Kiebachgasse 16; munding.at

ART | CULTURE | ACTIVITIES

GOLDENES DASCHL The "Golden Roof" name comes from the fact that it is decorated with 2,657 fire-gilded copper tiles. It was created for Emperor Maximilian I to mark his wedding to Bianca Maria Sforza.

SWAROVSKI KRISTALLWELTEN WATTENS Swarovski Kristallwelten is an experience attraction created by André Heller for the crystal glass manufacturer Swarovski, consisting of a park, art museum, retail area, and restaurant. Kristallweltenstraße 1; kristallwelten.swarovski.com

NORDKETTE Take the Innsbruck Nordkette cable car from the city center to Austria's largest nature park in just a few minutes. Visit the two restaurants at the top for immaculate views. nordkette.com

HOFBURG INNSBRUCK 16th-century, later Renaissance & Baroque imperial palace, housing lavish interiors with frescoes. Rennweg 1; burghauptmannschaft.at

SCHLOSS AMBRAS INNSBRUCK Late Renaissance castle now a national museum housing portrait collections, art & an armory. Schloßstraße 20; schlossambras-innsbruck.at