Mountain
Nordkette Cable Car
Innsbruck, Austria
A cable car from the city centre to alpine peaks in minutes.
Castle · Austria · Tyrol
Ambras Castle
A Renaissance castle on a hill, home to a pioneering cabinet of curiosities.
about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Ambras Castle matters
Ambras Castle sits on a hill outside the city and houses a Renaissance collection, including a cabinet of curiosities and armour. The grounds are a lovely park. It's a calm, off-the-main-path alternative to the old town.
Talking points
- It houses a Renaissance cabinet of curiosities.
- The gardens are good for strolling.
- The castle overlooks the city.
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