Travel Guide to Olympische Winterspiele 1964&1976

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, head towards Innsbruck, which is the closest city to the Olympic sites. From the center of Innsbruck, take the A12 highway towards the west. Follow the signs for the Brenner Pass and exit at Innsbruck Mitte. Once you exit, follow the signs toward the city center (Stadtzentrum). You will see signs for the Olympic venues, which are located in the 6020 Innsbruck area. Parking is available in several public garages in the city, such as the Tiefgarage Rathausgalerien.

• Train

  To reach Innsbruck by train, you can take a train from major cities in Austria, such as Vienna, Salzburg, or Munich. The ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) operates frequent services to Innsbruck. Once you arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof (main train station), exit the station and take tram line 1 or 3 towards the city center. Get off at the 'Messe' stop, which is close to the Olympic venues. A standard train ticket from Vienna to Innsbruck costs around €50, but prices may vary.

• Bus

  If you prefer to travel by bus, FlixBus offers services to Innsbruck from various cities across Europe. Upon arriving at the Innsbruck bus station, you can take tram line 1 or 3 towards the city center and get off at the 'Messe' stop. The bus fare from cities like Munich is approximately €15. Ensure to check the FlixBus website for the most current schedules and prices.

• Public Transportation

  Once in Innsbruck, you can navigate the city using the local public transportation system, which includes trams and buses. Purchase a day pass for €7.80, which allows unlimited travel within the city on the day of purchase. Use this pass to travel to the various Olympic sites, which are well-marked on public transport maps available at stations. Notable venues include the Bergisel Ski Jump and the Olympic Ice Stadium.