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Ambras Castle, Innsbruck

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Ambras Castle, Innsbruck

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Location: Tyrol, Austria

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1. Ambras Castle, Innsbruck – View of Lanser See loop from Igls

11.5km

03:20

280m

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2. Ambras Castle, Innsbruck – Ambras Castle Park loop from Amras

5.11km

01:24

80m

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3. Ambras Castle Park – Ambras Castle, Innsbruck loop from Amras

2.85km

00:50

70m

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Paul

June 6, 2025

Ambras Castle, Innsbruck
Ambras Castle, Innsbruck, is one of Austria's most important sights and the top day trip destination in Tyrol.
Visit the world's first museum preserved in its original location and embark on a journey back 450 years.
Text / Source: Ambras Castle, Innsbruck, Schlossstraße 20, 6020 Innsbruck
schlossambras-innsbruck.at

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Paul

June 6, 2025

The World's First Museum / The History of Ambras Castle
Ambras Castle is located on the southern outskirts of Innsbruck, the Tyrolean capital. Records of Ambras date back to the 10th century, spelled "Amras" or "Omras."
In the High Middle Ages, it was the seat of the Upper Bavarian Counts of Andechs. The property then passed into the possession of the Tyrolean sovereigns through inheritance.
The medieval character of the castle is still clearly evident today in the fabric of the upper castle. In 1564, Ambras Castle became the residence of the Tyrolean sovereign, Archduke Ferdinand II, who moved in with his young family, his wife Philippine, and their two sons, Andreas and Karl.
The so-called upper castle was converted and expanded in the Renaissance style to create a residential area. The impressive Spanish Hall and extensive gardens were created below the residential building as new buildings.
Text / Source: Ambras Castle Innsbruck, Schlossstraße 20, 6020 Innsbruck
schlossambras-innsbruck.at/das-schloss-entdecken/das-schloss#:~:text=Ambras Castle is located on the southern outskirts of the Tyrolean town, and is the seat of the Upper Bavarian Counts of Andechs.

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Ambras Castle, Innsbruck

1. Ambras Castle, Innsbruck – View of Lanser See loop from Igls

2. Ambras Castle, Innsbruck – Ambras Castle Park loop from Amras

3. Ambras Castle Park – Ambras Castle, Innsbruck loop from Amras

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