Prices are quoted in Euro and are per person. All tours will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide. Tours are based on a minimum number of 15 participants. Prices maybe subject to change for reasons beyond the control of pco tyrol congress.

Innsbruck City Tour
Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 09:30 – 12:00 hrs
€ 18,00

Our local tour guide first takes you on a walking tour through the charming Old City of Innsbruck, situated next to the river Inn which gave its name to the city. Take a closer look at its numerous historical landmarks, such as the Hofkirche church with its „Black Knights“ surrounding the funeral monument of Emperor Maximilian, the Rococo-style Helbling town house, St. Jacob‘s Cathedral and, above all, the Little Golden Roof. We then visit the excellent museum of Tyrolean Folk Art which will give you a close insight into the life and culture of our Tyrolean ancestors. The museum features among others traditional furniture, costumes and household utensils.

 

 

 

Swarovski Crystal Worlds and the medieval city of Hall

This tour is offered twice in order to enable all interested participants to attend

Thursday, May 12 2011, 09:00 – 13:00 hrs
Saturday, May 14, 2011, 13:30 hrs – 17:30 hrs
€ 49,00

A bus takes us through a number of typical Tyrolean villages to Wattens, where the Swarovski Crystal Worlds opened their doors to the public some 15 years ago. Through the huge water-spouting head of a botanic giant the visitor enters the mostly subterranean, unique magic World of Crystal. „This place is like a fairy tale come true. People suddenly experience what they previously knew only in their dreams“, says Viennese multimedia artist André Heller, creator of the Swarovski Crystal Worlds. You have to experience yourself what is hard to describe: a view of the surreal landscape of a glittering galaxy, the inside of a gigantic crystal dome with changing patterns of light and sound, bizarre scenarios - a world of magic. You will have time to look for a souvenir in the crystal shop or enjoy a cup of coffee and a delicious Austrian cake. After a short bus ride we reach the medieval city of Hall with its Mint Tower.
The first records of Hasegg Castle and its famous Mint Tower („Münzturm“) date back to 1306. Its original purpose was to protect the nearby salt-storage houses. When Archduke Ferdinand II had the old mint transferred from the Castle of Sparberegg to Hasegg in 1567, Hall experienced a decisive upswing. The minting of silver-talers in Hall became world famous. Nowadays, you can still mint your own coin!