Innsbruck
Sign in to saveInnsbruck (; ) is the capital of the Austrian state of Tyrol and the fifth-largest city in Austria. It is located on the River Inn, at its junction with the Wipp Valley, which provides access to the Brenner Pass to the south. The city had a population of 132,188 in 2024.
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Innsbruck is the capital of Austria's Tyrol state and the country's fifth-largest city, located where the River Inn meets the Wipp Valley. The city's strategic position gives it access to the Brenner Pass to the south and has a population of 132,188 as of 2024.
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42 sectionsContents
- History
- Antiquity
- Early history
- Annexation and World War II
- Euroregion Tyrol-South Tyrol-Trentino
- Geography
- Climate
- Boroughs and statistical divisions
- Places of interest
- Mountains
- Buildings and monuments
- Museums
- Churches
- Parks and gardens
- Gallery
- Demographics
- Politics
- Municipal council
- City's senate
- Culture
- Cultural events
- Sports
- Language
- Economy and infrastructure
- Transport
- Education
- Organizations
- Notable residents
- Monarchy and aristocracy
- Public service
- War figures
- Arts
- Science
- Sport
- International relations
- Twin towns and sister cities
- Partnerships
- Austrian Service Abroad
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Innsbruck (; ) is the capital of the Austrian state of Tyrol and the fifth-largest city in Austria. It is located on the River Inn, at its junction with the Wipp Valley, which provides access to the Brenner Pass to the south. The city had a population of 132,188 in 2024.
Innsbruck originated in the Middle Ages as a strategic crossing point over the Inn River. The name means "bridge over the Inn". In 1363, Innsbruck came under Habsburg control and later became an important residence of Emperor Maximilian I, who enriched the city with landmark buildings like the Golden Roof. During the Early Modern Era, it served as a key political and cultural hub of Tyrol, also playing a role as a center of Catholic reform. In the early 19th century, following the Treaty of Pressburg, the city was temporarily incorporated into the Kingdom of Bavaria, before returning to Austrian rule after the Congress of Vienna.