Medieval glory in the amazing scenery of Innsbruck. Glorious is the right word to describe this Ambras castle that is located in the stunning scenery of Innsbruck. Ambras castle’s ” Chamber of art and wonders ” presents the unique and rare collection of items collectted by Archduke Ferdinand II. For art lovers Ambras castle has lot to offer. The wonderful World of the Renaissance Schloss Ambras is one of the most important sights of Innsbruck. At Schloss Ambras you can immerse yourself in the life and the passion for collecting of the Renaissance prince Ferdinand II (1529 - 1595): Discover his chamber of art and wonders (Kunst- und Wunderkammer), his armories, and his Antiquarium. Picturesquely perched on a hill high above Innsbruck, Ambras Castle is the focal point of a delightful English landscape garden with duck pond and playground. First mentioned in a historical document in the 11th century, the castle passed into the hands of the Habsburg Dynasty in 1363. Schloss Ambras Innsbruck; Visit; Hours & admission. Access & contact. Explore our collections. 6020 Innsbruck T +43 1 525 24.

1. History of theAmbras Castle in Innsbrück (Schloss Ambras)

The Ambras Castle is situated upon a rock ca. 100 meters above the valley floor created by the River Inn. News of Ambras, spelled “Amras” or “Omras,” has come down to us from as early as the 10th century. Long before Innsbruck became a city, it achieved more than just local importance as the established seat of the Counts from the House of Andechs, whose original lands lay in Upper Bavaria.

There remains nothing of the original Andechs castle, which was destroyed in 1133. The castle later passed by inheritance from the Andechs family into the possession of the Prince of Tirol. The only evidence of this early, medieval period can be seen in some of the materials that were used to build the Upper Castle.

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3. Taking photo’s

Insite the Schloss Ambrass, It is permitted to take photo’s, without flash and without tripod, for private purposes only. For legal reasons, it is prohibited to take photo’s at special exhibitions.

4. Address and opening hours

The address of the Ambras Castle is Schlossstraße 20, in Innsbruck.

Opening hours
daily, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission till half an hour before closing time.

Closed during November!

The Habsburg portrait gallery and the Collection of gothic sculptures are open April to October!

Ambras Castle is open on Assumption Day, 15th August 2017 (in german Maria Himmelfahrt). The Castle orgainizes an Ambras Castle Festival.Please Note: There is free parking at the ample car park of DEZ Shopping Center (opposite tor IKEA) with shuttle buses operating between car park and Ambras Castle every 15 minutes from 1:00pm to 8:00pm. Parking will not be available at Schlossstraße Street on August 15, 2017. Admission is free.

5. Particularities

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• Multiple parking garages in the city center. The nearest parking is the Congress Garage.
• The Hofkirche is not entered by the big main church door, but a little further to the left. It shares an entrance with the Tiroler Volkskunst-Museum (Museum of Tirolean Folk Art).
• Children up to the age of 19 have free entry
• Adults pay €7 up to €11 for a combi ticket to visit other museums (prices for 2016). See the website of the Tiroler Landesmuseum for actual ticket prices.

6. Directions & parking

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Parking in the Schlossstrasse is free. Please note that only limited parking is available.

From Wenns drive out of the Pitztal valley. For safety it is advised not to take the A12 from Imst to Innsbruck via the Roppener Tunnel as many accidents happen inside this tunnel. Instead take the road B171 towards Karres / Ötztal just at the roundabout at the other side of the bridge across the river Inn.

After some 8 kilometers, at the crossing with the Ötztal, follow the signs with A12 Innsbruck to get on the highway. At Innsbruck take the “Innsbruck West” exit (number 79).

Follow the signs to the city center. Keep left at the first crossing with lights. When the crossing is left behind stay at the right lane to turn right at the next lights (just before the bridge over the river Inn).

Follow this road till at the right a sign is seen which indicates the parking Congress Garage. It’s a small lane at the right. Be aware that just at the end of the buildings at your left you need to turn immediately left to drive downwards into the parking garage.

Yet another castle with a love story behind it, after the Beast’s castle in Beauty & the Beast the Schloss Ambras will be your second favorite castle. The Schloss Ambras is essentially a 10th century castle that was revamped by the Archduke Ferdinand II for his bride, a commoner. Ferdinand II was given permission to marry Philippine Welser as long as the married couple would live outside the city limits.

Painting a perfect picture of a castle perched on a hill, the Schloss Ambras, a symbol of love if you will, makes for quite a heart-warming visit. The fortress turned castle sports a Spanish Hall 43 meters in length and a sunken bath that was the sign of royalty and wealth.

The castle for tourist purposes has been divided into two sections- the upper castle and the lower castle. The upper section houses serves as an art gallery where portraits of people of the Habsburg House whilst the bottom half of the castle is more like a museum where all the armaments are up on display including the Art & Curiosity Cabinet. Also, visit the popular attractions in the city by following Innsbruck itinerary 2 days.

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• April to October: Annual pass - 34 Euros
• Adult - 10 Euros
• Reduced - 7 Euros
• Family ticket - 18 Euros
• Group pp (minimum 10 people) - 7 Euros
• Children and adolescents under 19 years - Free
• December to March: Annual pass - 34 Euros
• Adult - 7 Euros
• Reduced - 5 Euros
• Family ticket - 12 Euros
• Group pp (minimum 10 people) - 5 Euros
• Children and adolescents under 19 years - Free
• There is a sight-seer (hop on/hop off) bus that runs to and from Hauptbahnhof and Hofburg stations up to the castle.

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How to Reach Schloss Ambras

• Innsbruck Schloss Ambras (Aldranser Straße) (Bus No 4134)

• Bierwirt (Austrian cuisine served)
• Vapiano (Italian cuisine served)
• Piano bar (Austrian cuisine served)

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