Ambras Castle

Ambras Castle, located in Innsbruck, 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 Vienna Art Museum. It is one of the major sights of the city of Innsbruck and closely linked to the personality of Archduke Ferdinand II. (1529 - 1595), who founded the Ambras collection and had a modern museum facility built.

The collection of Archduke Ferdinand II. on Ambras Castle has been reconstructed: the Saloon of Miracle, the armory and the Antiquarium (Hall of Antiquities). Originally also the saliera has been exhibited in this place. Moreover there is a portrait gallery of the House of Habsburg which is distributed on three floors. The exhibition includes some 200 portraits of famous artists like Lukas Cranach, van Dyck, Tizian or Velásquez. A real highlight!

What is also worth to be visited is the Spanish Saloon, which is venue for a range of summer concerts. The wonderful park of Ambras Castle has been layed out in English style. The saloons and the portrait gallery are open daily. Moreover there are guided tours for children, which provide information about the castle and its history in a child oriented way.

Where: in the south east of Innsbruck, close to Amras
Peculiarity: portrait gallery of the House of Habsburg, a park in English style
Opening hours: daily from 10 am - 5 pm
Ticket (adults): from Euro 10.00

Further information: phone +43 1525 244802, info.ambras@khm.at