Golden Roof

The symbol of the city of Innsbruck is slated with 2,657 fire-gilded copper shingles.

In the heart of the historic district of Innsbruck, there is the worldfamous Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), the symbol of the city. The emperor Maximilian I. (1459 - 1519) had the late Gothic bay built on the occasion of his wedding around 1500 AD in order to defeat the rumors regarding the imperial financial difficulties. Moreover it served as lodge in different perfromances and tournaments. The building, however, had been built by archduke Friedrich IV. in the early 15th century.

The bay is 16 m wide and the roof is 3.7 m high and is slated with 2,657 copper shingles. Below the fringe of the roof you can see reliefs portraying the emperor Maximilian I. with his wives Maria Bianca Sforza and Maria Burgund together with morris dancers.

The lately modernised Golden Roof Museum offers information and entertainment in six rooms. The focus is not only set on the emperor’s rule, but also on normal life of those times. There is even a special room for children, providing an interesting insight in life of ancient times. “Kunz von der Rosen”, the mascot of the museum, accompanies children on their way back in history. By the way: an audioguide in five languages (German, English, Italian, French and Spanish) is available!

Where: in the historic district of Innsbruck
Peculiarity: 2,657 fire-gilded copper shingles

Further information: phone +43 0664 8118748, goldenes.dachl@innsbruck.gv.at