Innsbruck-Land District

Innsbruck-Land District is an administrative area in Tyrol covering approximately 1,990 square kilometers of Alpine terrain. It encompasses portions of the Inn valley and several mountain ranges including the Stubai and Tux Alps.

The area was created in 1868 during Habsburg administrative reforms as part of a new system that reshaped regional governance across the empire. This organizational change shaped the region's structure for generations to come.

The region holds 63 municipalities that maintain their Tyrolean character through year-round festivals, traditional building styles, and mountain community practices. Visitors encounter these customs woven into daily life and the surrounding landscape.

The area is accessible through a network of roads leading through valleys and mountain passes. The best time to visit is from late spring through early fall, when roads are passable and weather is favorable.

Innsbruck city, though serving as the administrative center, lies outside the district boundaries and belongs administratively to a separate area. This creates an unusual situation where the administrative hub is geographically distinct.

Location: Tyrol

Capital city: Innsbruck

Shares border with: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Innsbruck, Schwaz District, Imst District, South Tyrol

Website: https://tirol.gv.at/innsbruck

GPS coordinates: 47.20000,11.40000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05