Ambras Castle Innsbruck — Attraction in Innsbruck

A great castle to visit, with a lot of different rooms available. The park in front of the castle is free of charge and available to anyone. The inner yard of the castle is also freely available, only the inside of the buildings needs a ticket.

There are place for cars available near the castle, but they are awfully expensive (Tyrol politicians hate cars). Therefore, if possible, please prefer the public transport or a taxi.

The first building is especially amazing with an incredible collection of armors. A lot of explanations are given as well, even without an audioguide.

The second building is fantastic as well, with a collection of nowhere-to-be-seen curiosities, first “museum” in history.

The third building (entrance in the basement) shows a huge reception room with stunning murals.

The last building, the actual castle, is by far the biggest one. It is dedicated to paintings of historical figures, as well as a collection of objects in glass. In my opinion, only the hardcore specialists would go to the end of the historical figures, so please keep suitable time for the glass collection at the end.

All in all, I could easily spend a full day in this...

Schloss Ambras is indeed a beautifully maintained castle, offering a rich historical experience for visitors. The castle itself is stunning, both architecturally and in its upkeep, with its picturesque setting adding to the overall charm. The rooms and exhibits within are thoughtfully curated, reflecting the grandeur and history of the Habsburgs.

However, one notable downside for art lovers is that many of the most impressive art pieces, originally part of the collection curated by Archduke Ferdinand II, have been relocated to museums in Vienna. This move has left some of the castle's exhibits feeling a bit less grand than one might expect. Despite this, the remaining collection is still impressive, featuring armor, portraits, and various curiosities that give insight into the lives of the nobility of the time.

Overall, while the absence of some key art pieces is a drawback, Schloss Ambras remains a highly recommended visit, especially for those interested in history, architecture, and the cultural heritage of the Tyrol region.

Tip take some coins for parking, the parking apps needed to park are only offered in...

Wanting to see the penultimate attraction of Innsbruck before I moved on to Vienna I made a beeline for best of the best world class Ambras Castle nestled in the alpine forest a short bus ride away ... The mighty castle was perched on a hilltop surrounded by several hectares of parkland and a lake with ducks and fish ..Peacocks were roaming around adding to the splendid fairytale setting...The entry ticket was reasonably priced and allowed visits to the huge collection of magnificent and interesting curiosities , the enormous Spanish Hall , Furniture displays and countless portraits of European Royalty... There is even an original portrait of our favourite vampire Vlad the Impaler from Transalvania in Romania ... I spent 4 hours at Ambras Castle and it really topped off my trip to Innsbruck ... It would be easy to come back day after day and still not say you've seen it all - there is just so much to take in .. There was English text on all the exhibits to cater to the international visitors so all in all I could say I had ' no...