Make it a Summer to Remember with Family Adventures in the Innsbruck Region
Imagine a summer holiday where your children are laughing, exploring and discovering something new every day, and you have the space to relax and enjoy it with them.
With its stunning Alpine scenery and lively city charm, Innsbruck offers the perfect destination for families to reconnect with what really matters - quality time together, outdoor experiences and memories that last long after the holiday ends.
Offering a unique blend of mountains, nature and culture, the Innsbruck region makes it easy to keep children entertained and inspired. From interactive hiking trails to animal encounters and high-altitude adventures, there’s something here for every age and energy level.
Swap screen time for clean mountain air, busy schedules for shared adventures, and everyday routines for unforgettable moments together - and it’s all within easy reach for UK travellers.
Enjoy family walks? Hiking takes on a whole new dimension in Innsbruck.
In Oberperfuss, the imaginative Sagenweg or Legend Trail transforms a walk into a magical journey, where talking ‘tree beards’ share stories and set puzzles for young explorers to solve. Successful adventurers are rewarded at the cable car at the end of the day, too.
For families keen to experience a real mountain challenge, the trail from the Patscherkofel cable car station to the 2,248m summit is a true Alpine experience. With its wide, easy gradient, it’s suitable for all generations, even pushchairs.
Along the way, Kofele’s bee trail offers fascinating insights into the world of bees, complete with a fun word challenge and a surprise for children at the finish.
Kids love getting up close to animals and nowhere brings them closer to nature than the Alps. On the Mieming Plateau, llama treks at Aschlandhof offer a unique way to explore the serenity of the landscape, guided by these calm and curious companions.
At the Natterer Boden inn, expect the kind of easy-going family moments parents love. Imagine your little ones making friends with bickering goats, snuffling piglets, braying donkeys and enjoying exciting pony rides - whilst you sit back with a well-earned drink and watch them play.
For a bigger adventure, the Alpine Zoo Innsbruck is sure to spark wide-eyed wonder, with everything from majestic ibex and elusive lynx to bears and alpine birds to discover.
Set high above the city with incredible mountain views, it’s an unforgettable and easy outing. Just hop on the Hungerburgbahn funicular, a short walk from Innsbruck’s old town.
Adventure comes naturally in the Innsbruck region, and nowhere is this more fun than on the hike to the Drei-Seen-Hütte in Kühtai.
The trail winds past sparkling turquoise lakes and dramatic mountain peaks before revealing a surprise giant 6.5-metre wooden cow, complete with a tube slide and plenty of space to climb, hide and play.
It’s the kind of moment that turns a simple walk into an unforgettable family adventure.
At the Muttereralm adventure mountain, families can enjoy imaginative playgrounds, water features and interactive installations. Older children and teens can take things up a notch with mountain carts or test their skills at the beginner-friendly bike park, while parents can soak up the panoramic views of the surrounding Alps.
Accommodation in the Innsbruck region is designed with families in mind.
Family-friendly campsites such as Gerhardhof in Wildermieming offer everything from traditional pitches to stylish glamping tents and yurts, while Ferienparadies Natterer See combines lakeside camping with swimming, watersports and a lively children’s entertainment programme.
For those seeking a quieter escape, Judenstein campsite provides a peaceful setting close to nature, yet within easy reach of all the attractions the city has to offer.
If you prefer a roof over your head, then opt for the comfort and convenience at Landgasthof Stern in Obsteig. Modern rooms, a sauna, eco-friendly indoor pool, and dedicated children’s facilities - including a woodland playground and outdoor activities - ensure a stress-free stay.
You can find out more at www.innsbruck.info/en/