Here and there but not quite everywhere!
After breakfast at the AC Hotel, we took a train west to Imst where we caught the next bus to Pitztaler Gletscher. We ascended via funicular and gondola to visit the highest cafe in Tyrol and its mountaintop 360° observation platform. After descending to mid-mountain, we walked to a nearby tiny chapel before returning to the valley and Innsbruck afterwards.
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After breakfast at the AC Hotel, we took a train and bus over to Hintertuxer Gletscher in the Ziller Valley. We took three separate gondolas to reach the top. Once there, we enjoyed the view and walked on the snow a bit. After returning to the valley, we took a quick walk to see a waterfall before returning to Innsbruck.
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After breakfast at the AC Hotel Innsbruck, we took the bus over to Rangger Köpfl in Oberperfuss where we rode three separate gondolas to the top. After enjoying the view, we returned to Innsbruck and visited the Swarovski Kristallwelten next to their factory in Wattens. After returning to Innsbruck again, we visited the river Inn and visited the city’s cathedral.
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After waking up at the AC Hotel Innsbruck and having breakfast, we took a bus over to Glungezer where we ascended via gondola. We then hiked along the Zirbenweg at 2,000m elevation to Patscherkofel, where we had lunch. After, we descended by gondola and returned to Innsbruck by bus where we visited two churches and had gelato before returning to the hotel.
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After flying from IAD to MUC on United, we took the OBB train to Innsbruck, dropped off our bags at the AC Hotel, and traveled to the Nordkette via funicular and aerial tram. After spending some time at the top, we had dinner and walked around the city a bit before returning the hotel.
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