Stadtturm (with kids)
How Kids-Friendly is Stadtturm?
What makes it 66% Kids-Friendly: Kids 6-12 like counting 133 steps and spotting landmarks, but parents must guard them on tight stairs and cope with minimal toilets and no lift, so suitability is moderate.
Positives:
- Free child entry under 6: Kids aged under 6 enter free with ticket-holding adults.
- Central Old Town location: Located on Herzog-Friedrich-Straße, it links easily to nearby attractions.
Challenges:
- Narrow spiral steps: 133 stone steps are steep and winding; take breaks and hold hands.
- No stroller access: No lift available; strollers must stay at the entrance.
What is Stadtturm?
- A 15th-century watchtower rising 57 meters above Innsbruck’s medieval town hall
- A late gothic civic tower that incorporates a stone cloister gallery at mid-height
- Crowned by a copper-clad onion dome installed during its 1560 renovation
What is so special about Stadtturm for with kids?
- Climb 133 medieval steps for city and mountain views.
- Kids count steps and spot landmarks from the 33 m cloister.
- Children under 6 enter free; family tickets cost €18.80.
- Capture the copper onion dome facade on narrow Old Town streets.
- Use Innsbruck Card for free entry and skip ticket lines.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Short climb and view fit in 1-2 hours without tiring kids.
Kids-Friendly Activities in Stadtturm
Climb to the cloister platform:
Ascend 133 medieval steps to the 33 m-high platform.
Tip: Turn the stairs into a counting game and hold kids’ hands on narrow steps.
Spot landmark views:
From the platform, see the Inn River, Nordkette peaks and Bergisel ski jump.
Tip: Give children a checklist of sights to find from above.
Photo stop at onion dome:
Snap family photos of the copper-clad onion dome from street level.
Tip: Use Herzog-Friedrich-Straße as backdrop for wide-angle shots.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Stadtturm
- Use Innsbruck Card: Gain free entry to Stadtturm and other sites like Goldenes Dachl.
- Visit early or late: Arrive before 10 AM or after 5 PM to avoid crowds on the platform.
Reviews of Stadtturm
Elkan van der Raaf
A nice view that you can reach by climbing a spiral staircase. We had access with the Innsbruck card.
Seokjin Ham
Built in the 1450s, this former watchtower once housed city guards who kept watch over Innsbruck. Today, it serves as a panoramic viewpoint. The tower rises to about 51 meters, and visitors climb around 133 spiral steps to reach the viewing platform. From the top, there are sweeping views of the Old Town and the Nordkette mountain range.
Nusara Kast
Got the Innsbruck Card, which made going to all the attractions easy. The staircase is a double helix, pretty cool. Easy to get to the top to enjoy the panorama view of the city.
Madeline Klein
A great spot to get a view over the old town of Innsbruck! The ticket shop is on the 2nd floor, then there is a spiral staircase that takes you up to the 360 degree balcony viewing deck. We used our Innsbruck card to get in, and spent about 15 minutes admiring the view. There’s area around the entrance is currently under construction but there are signs making it clear where to enter.
Murphy Chan
The ticket shop is located on the 2nd floor. Family ticket is available too. We climbed the steel spiral stairway to the top, while resting in-between. The view of innsbruck is fabulous and you can view Golden Roof building from here. There is also pay to use binoculars. The outdoor viewing platform's space is tight, so it is tricky if there are more people. You can use the same entrance ticket to...
When is the best time to visit Stadtturm (Innsbruck, Austria)?
Summer evenings (June–Sept) stay open until 20:00 for cool sunset visits. In winter, watch for icy steps and dress kids in sturdy shoes and warm coats.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Family ticket (2 adults + kids 6–15) | EUR 18.8 |
| Combo ticket Stadtturm + Goldenes Dachl + Stadtmuseum | EUR 16 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 34.8 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Map of Stadtturm
Address: Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 21, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
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