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Attractions and family outings in and around the Wildschönau · Summer
Patscherkofel Alpine Garden
University botanical alpine garden above Innsbruck-Igls
The Alpengarten near the top station of the Patscherkofelbahn has belonged to the University of Innsbruck since 1930 and is regarded as Austria's highest-altitude botanical garden. It lies between about 1,890 and 1,950 m, covers around two hectares and shows alpine plants from various mountain regions.
A marked circular walk leads past dwarf-shrub heath, mountain forest and high herb meadows. You can keep the visit short or combine it with a walk on the Patscherkofel. A calm outing for families interested in nature. The garden is open during the day in the summer months (roughly June to the end of September). Check the opening times of the garden and the gondola beforehand.
Place: Innsbruck
- AgeAll ages
- DurationAbout 1.5 hours for the garden; gondola extra
- CostCheck beforehand; gondola costs extra
- DistanceAbout 1 hour by car
- SeasonSummer
- LocationIgls, Innsbruck
Tips
- Let children look for plants and make it a game.
- Take a jacket; it is cooler up top than in the valley.
- Check the gondola's operating times beforehand.
Practical
Igls is near Innsbruck, about 1 hour by car from Niederau. The Patscherkofelbahn runs up from Igls; the garden is at the top station at over 1,900 m.
Always check times, prices and opening dates with the provider beforehand; they can change.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Patscherkofel Alpine Garden?
By the top station of the Patscherkofelbahn above Igls, at over 1,900 metres.
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