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How to reach Innsbruck
By Rail :The city is well-connected to all parts of Europe by international rail links. Direct trains arrive daily from Munich, Rome, Zurich and Vienna. All trains arrive at the city’s main railway station, the Hauptbahnhof. The Austrian railway network is fast and efficient, and one of the best ways to reach Innsbruck if you are already inside Austria or in a neighbouring country. By Road :Bus service to Innsbruck from all Austrian cities is provided by both Federal Railway Buses and Postal Buses. The country’s extensive network of bus routes cover even the smallest alpine village and go everywhere the train doesn’t. During the ski season or peak summer months, it’s a good idea to reserve your bus seat in advance. This can be done at the ticket office at the station or in most travel agencies.
In many towns, the bus station is situated next to the train station, making for easy transfers. Buses in Austria run like clockwork and smoking on board is generally allowed. The main bus station in Innsbruck is located next to the train station.
By Air :Innsbruck’s airport, Flughafen Innsbruck Kranebitten, is located about three kilometres from the city centre. It handles regularly scheduled flights from all major Austrian airports as well as Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Paris and Zurich. American and Canadian carriers cannot fly directly to Innsbruck, but they fly passengers other major European hubs, from where they can make a transfer. Tyrolean Airlines serves the airport exclusively.
Best Buying Innsbruck
Rathaus Galerien (Shopping mall in the centre of town)
The Rathaus Galerien offer a variety of shops easily accessible in a wheel chair. The shops are all on ground-level without steps. Underground carpark below, car parks for handicapped, wheel chair accessible lifts, toiletts for handicapped easily accessible.
Shopping centres DEZ and Sillpark
The two shopping centres are situated on the outskirts of Innsbruck, parking for handicapped available. Car parks, shops and Restaurants accessible with lifts. Wheel chair accessible toilets.
Shopping in der Altstadt
Most of the shops in the Historic Town of Innsbruck are on ground level. Though some are only accessible via 2 or 3 steps. The whole Historic Town centre is laid out in cobble stones. Underneath the arcades althoug the slates are bigger, therefore easier accessible with wheel chairs. Near Airport
Innsbruck Airport is located about three kilometres to the west of the city. Direct flights from all major Austrian cities are regularly scheduled as well as some flights from Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Paris and Zurich. Tyrolean Airlines and Austrian Airlines handle all of the flights to Innsbruck Airport, although some foreign carriers charter flights during the high season.
Near Railway Station
The railway station of Innsbruck is located in the centre of the city between the old town and the olympic centre.
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