Day Trips & Sights
The unique location of Schönberg in the heart of the Tyrol makes it easy for you to reach the best excursion destinations from Hotel Handl in a short amount of time.
A public bus runs every 30 minutes to take you from Schönberg to Innsbruck in only 15 minutes.
And South Tyrol is just a stone’s throw away.
Innsbruck and the Bergisel Ski Jump and Alpine Zoo
Visit the provincial capital of Innsbruck, just a short drive, with its historical old town and the famous “Goldenes Dachl” (Golden Roof), the 51-metre city tower, and the imperial Hofburg palace. Only 15 minutes by car or just as fast with the public bus every 30 minutes, you will reach the city known for its sports and great shopping in the grand Maria-Theresien Street. It is a city full of attractions and a colourful cultural scene.
Take in the impressive view while enjoying a coffee at the panorama café located at the ski jump designed by Zaha Hadid. It was awarded the Austrian National Prize for Architecture in 2002.
Or enjoy the highest altitude Zoo in Europe, the Alpine Zoo, at the foot of the majestic Nordkette mountain range with more than 2,000 animals belonging to 150 Alpine species.
Schwaz Silver Mine
Experience the adventures of the early miners of the Middle Ages! The mine railway takes you 800 m into the mountain. There you follow the footsteps of the miners, who toiled at the seams of silver and copper some 500 years ago.
Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens
Since 1995, the world of crystal wonders has been one of the most visited attractions in Austria, drawing millions of visitors from all over the world. Discover the sparkling giant and his magical garden.
Mair's fruit garden in Rietz in the Inn Valley west of Innsbruck
Take a tour through the scrumptious fruit garden and taste the delicious berries and ripe fruit. Don't forget to finish off the tour with a schnapps tasting.
Southern Tyrol
Just a stone's throw away, you will find the World Heritage Dolomites mountain range with their vineyards and Italian flair. In fewer than 50 minutes you can reach the medieval merchant town of Vipiteno, where the Fugger family played an important role. A bit further to the south you will find the city of Bolzano with the Ötzi Museum of Archaeology and the spa town of Merano with its botanical gardens.
