Ambras Castle - among the most important museums worldwide - is closely linked to the personality of Archduke Ferdinand II
Image gallery: Ambras Castle Innsbruck
Ambras Castle (Schloss Ambras) is one of the most beautiful sights of Innsbruck. Its founder was Archduke Ferdinand II (1529-1595) who founded also the Ambras Collection, and built a modern museum in the basement. A large part of his collection can be admired in the three Chambers of Armour, the Chamber of Art and Curiosities, and the Hall of Antiquities.
Ambras Castle is not only an architectural highlight per se, but also interesting for art lovers. There the famous Habsburg Portrait Gallery, spread over three floors, can be watched. More than 200 portraits made by masters like Arcimboldo, Cranach, Rubens, van Dyck, Velázquez etc. are exhibited. Unique is the Strasser Collection, one of the most important collections of precious glasses from the Renaissance until Baroque worldwide. It was at the centre of attention in 2022, the International Year of Glass proclaimed by the United Nations.
The Spanish Hall below of the high castle, however, is among the most splendid Renaissance halls. In summer it is venue for a range of concerts, e.g. the Ambras Castle Concerts. Ambras Castle, in association with the Museum of Fine Arts Vienna, is an international top destination for art lovers. This Renaissance jewel with its huge park makes a visit an unforgettable experience!
Contact info
- Schlossstrasse road 20 - 6020 - Innsbruck
- +43 1525 24-4802
- info@schlossambras-innsbruck.at
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
single admission (April to October):
€ 16.00 adults
€ 12.00 students (up to 25 years)
€ 12.00 seniors
€ 12.00 people with disabilities
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single admission (December to March):
€ 14.00 adults
€ 12.00 students (up to 25 years)
€ 12.00 seniors
€ 12.00 people with disabilities
free for children and young people under 19 years
More information
Special exhibition 2024 "Looking Allowed? Diversity from the 16th to the 18th century" till October 6, 2024. Ambras Castle stays open every day all year round, except during the autumn closure in the entire month of November. The Café & Bistro Ferdinand has the same opening hours.
The Habsburg Portrait Gallery and the Gothic Sculptures' Collection are not accessible in winter: The Habsburg Portrait Gallery and the Strasser Glass Collection are open every year from Easter to the end of October, the Gothic Sculptures' Collection, however, from the 1st of April to October 31. The latter is freely accessible also without ticket.
The castle park opens every day at 6.30 am in summer and at 7 am from December to March, closure between 5.30 pm and 9 pm, depending on the season. In case of thunderstorm or heavy wind, the park or some alleys of the park could be temporarily closed.
