Ambras Castle

This castle is closely linked to the personality of Archduke Ferdinand II.

Ambras Castle is located in the south east of Innsbruck, close to the locality of Amras and is a branch of the Art museum in Vienna. It is one of the major sights of the city and closely linked to the personality of Archduke Ferdinand II, who founded the Ambras collection and had a modern museum facility built.

The collection of Archduke Ferdinand II on Ambras Castle has been reconstructed. Originally also the saliera has been exhibited in this place. Moreover there is a portrait gallery which is distributed on three floors. The exhibition includes some 200 portraits or Cranach, Mor, Tizian, Velásquez and many more artists.

What is also worth to be visited is the Spanish Saloon, which is venue for a range of summer concerts. The park has been layed out in English style.

The saloons are open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Moreover there are guided tours for children, which provide information about the castle as well as its history.

Further information:
phone: +43 1525 244802
e-mail: info.ambras@khm.at