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InnsbruckAustria and Innsbruck
GENERAL INFORMATION
About Austria
Austria has been a member of the European Union since 1995, the population is 8,169,929 (offi cial estimate 2002), the capital city being Vienna (Wien). Politically, Austria is a democratic republic with the prime minister as the head of the government and parliament elections every four years. The formal head of state is the president, who has more representative duties than political power. The country is divided into nine federal states, Innsbruck is the capital of the state of the Tyrol. The language spoken in Austria is German, but most Austrians speak English, and many some French or Italian, too and are happy to be of service to visitors.
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About Innsbruck
Innsbruck, the capital of the Tyrol, is located in the Alpine region of Austria, in the valley of the river Inn, at 580 metres above sea level. It is surrounded by mountain ranges and numerous peaks which reach an altitude of approx. 2,700 metres above sea level. The city has 140,000 inhabitants and hosts one of the oldest universities in Europe, founded in the year 1562. Today, over 30,000 students attend the university in Innsbruck. Due to its location, Innsbruck has an excellent tourist infrastructure and is best known for its rich cultural heritage, as well as for its endless opportunities in sports and recreation that include golf, hiking, climbing, rafting, paragliding, canyoning, swimming in lakes, skiing and snowboarding not only in winter time, but also in summer at one of the glaciers nearby. Innsbruck has been the host for Olympic Winter Games twice, in 1964 and 1976. In the town, some 160 restaurants, cafes and bars, most of them in walking distance to the convention center, offer traditional Tyrolean and Austrian specialities as well as international dishes.
Weather/ Climate
With a mountain chain to protect it from the cold northern winds, Innsbruck enjoys an alpine climate. At the end of February/beginning of March, there is usually still snow even in the city. We therefore recommend you take good shoes and warm clothes with you. This is usually also the perfect skiing season.
Language
The offi cial language of the congress is English. No simultaneous interpretation facilities will be provided during the conference.
How to get to Innsbruck
By Plane
Innsbruck has an international airport that is primarily served by Austrian Airlines or partner airlines. Several daily flights connect Innsbruck to European airports such as Vienna or Frankfurt . There are direct international flights at certain days from London, Paris, Amsterdam, Göteborg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Oslo and Stavanger.
In addition, charter flights are available from and to a number of additional European destinations.
Please check your travel agent for options or refer to www.innsbruck-airport.com
Intercontinental travellers normally connect via Frankfurt, Vienna or Amsterdam. As many intercontinental non stop flights arrive in Munich, this airport may also be considered as a final destination. Transfer from Munich to Innsbruck is convenient by airport shuttle service or train (approx. 2.5 hrs transfer time) or you may rent a car at Munich and drive to Innsbruck(2 hrs drive time). To order an airport shuttle from Munich, refer to
www.airport-transfer.com
By Train:
Innsbruck is connected to the dense European Inter-City railway network. Therefore, fast and convenient daily trains reach Innsbruck from all over Europe.
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By Car:
Innsbruck is connected to major European motorways arriving from the North (Western Europe and Germany via Munich), from the South (Italy via Verona), from the West (Switzerland via Zurich) and from the east (Hungary via Vienna ). This means that Innsbruck can be reached by car within a couple of hours driving from large parts of Central, Western and Eastern Europe.
Travel within Innsbruck
Airport transfer is short, cheap and convenient (10-15 minutes to city center by public bus; 5-10 minutes to city center by taxi). Within the city, a dense network of frequently running public buses and streetcars can be found. It is important to note that the old town, the congress venue, the major tourist attractions, and most hotels are within easy walking distance.
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