Experience en Innsbruck, Austria de Anna

What is it like to live in Innsbruck? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

In Innsbruck you have many opportunities to spend the free time. You are very close to the countryside and also to the city.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Innsbruck?

Innsbruck is a student city, therefore many parties take place and also many sport events. The university is partly very new and has many campuses. The library offers many books and a place to study.

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How much does it cost to live in Innsbruck?

Innsbruck is not very cheap (but nowhere in Austria it is) but you can get cheap food and for students you often get special offers at parties, museums, theatre, events...

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Innsbruck? Is there any advice you can give?

There is a Facebook page, called "Wohungsbörse Innsbruck" were you can find shared apartments and studios. The prices are not too cheap, but I think everyone could find something.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

In Austria food is very delicious, just like Schnitzel, Apfelstrudel and Knödel. You have to try everything =)

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What places would you recommend visiting in Innsbruck?

In Innsbruck many events take place during summer and winter. If you like animals visit the Alpenzoo and the mountains. You may have the best view from the Nordkette. You can skip the Goldenes Dachl but you can´t away from it. It is in the middle of the old town.

Is it good to eat out in Innsbruck? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Like I mentioned in the box about the traditional food in my country.

Is the nightlife good in Innsbruck? Where is good to go?

Maybe the best is the 'Aftershave' and the famous 'Bögen' these are the viaducts where the trains pass and below in each viaduct is a different bar.

What advice would you give future students heading to Innsbruck?

Enjoy it. You will love it. I know some who never left.

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