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Golden Roof

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The Golden Roof in front of the Nordkette
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The Golden Roof is one of Innsbruck's landmarks. Located in the heart of the old town, it welcomes visitors with the splendor of its 2657 fire-gilded copper shingles.

The Golden Roof, one of Austria's most famous landmarks, sits enthroned in the middle of Innsbruck's old town. The late Gothic oriel was built around 1500 and served Emperor Maximilian I as a prestigious residence. Particularly impressive are the 2,657 fire-gilded copper shingles, which give the roof a golden glow and give it its name.

Today, the Golden Roof houses a museum dedicated to the life and work of Emperor Maximilian and the history of Tyrol. Multimedia exhibitions and guided tours offer exciting insights into the past and show artistic frescoes and reliefs depicting scenes from the emperor's life.

Architecturally, it is not only the golden roof that is impressive, but also the richly decorated façade paintings that make this building a photo highlight for visitors. The Golden Roof is a popular sight for history and architecture lovers and an unmissable stop on a tour of Innsbruck.

Opening times

The Golden Roof can be visited at any time. Please note the current opening times for the Golden Roof Museum.

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Public transport

The Golden Roof is located in the heart of Innsbruck's old town. The provincial capital of Tyrol is easily accessible by train and bus.

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Directions

The Golden Roof is a five-minute walk from Herzog-Otto-Straße (B171), which runs directly along the Inn.

Parking

There are several parking garages in the city center where you can park for a fee, for example the Kaufhaus Tyrol underground car park, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the old town.

Coordinates

47.268723, 11.393192

DMS

47°16'07.4"N 11°23'35.5"E

UTM

32T 681025 5237804

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Golden Roof

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Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15
6020 Innsbruck
+43 512 53 60 - 1441 http://www.innsbruck.gv.at/goldenesdachl E-mail: goldenes.dachl@innsbruck.gv.at

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