Where is Schloss Ambras?
Going out to Amras?The castle's own admission is on the platform at the same figure its own shop asks and two euros under the door, it cancels free up to 24 hours before, and under-19s go in free either way.
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South-eastern edge of Innsbruck, above the district of Amras, on a slope with the park below it. Three kilometres from the old town means a short ride rather than an excursion: the Sightseer bus stops at the gate, Postbus 4134 comes out from the Hauptbahnhof in about nine minutes, and trams 3 and 6 and bus C stop between 400 m and 1.2 km away. Each route, with the distances the local sources give.
What is there when you arrive
A Lower Castle holding the Kunst- und Wunderkammer, three armouries, the Spanish Hall, the Bath of Philippine Welser and the Strasser glass; an Upper Castle with the Habsburg Portrait Gallery, open April to October; and a park with two gardens. What to see, in visit order.
Book the castle’s own admission
Sold on the platform at the same online figure the castle’s shop asks, around sixteen euros, which is two euros under the price at the door, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Schloss Ambras?
At Schlossstrasse 20, 6020 Innsbruck, in Tyrol, Austria, about 3 km from the old town on the south-eastern edge of the city, in the district of Amras.
Is Schloss Ambras in Innsbruck?
Yes, inside the city, in the district of Amras. It is a short bus or tram ride rather than a day trip out of town.
How far is Schloss Ambras from Innsbruck old town?
About 3 km. The castle opens daily from 10:00 to 17:00, and closes for the whole of November.