Description
(Local Name: Schloss Ambras) Southeast of Innsbruck, beyond the Inn valley motorway, is the location of Schloss Ambras or Amras, a residence of Archduke Ferdinand from 1563-95. In the Unterschloss (Lower Castle) are two rooms containing arms and armor; on the first floor of the Kornschüttgebäude is a valuable art collection (sculpture, applied art); In the Hochschloss (Upper Castle) can be seen the bathroom of Philippine Welser, Ferdinand's wife; paintings and sculpture are on display on the first and second floors. The splendid Spanish Hall, between the Lower and Upper Castles, is one of the earliest examples of German Renaissance interiors (1507-71); it has a beautiful coffered ceiling and frescos of Tirolese nobles on the walls.

The palace is also often used for special exhibitions.
Address
Schloss Ambras
Schloss-Strasse 20
A-6020 Innsbruck
Austria
Hours
April 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:00Closed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Adult8.00 Euros
Group discounts6.00 Euros
Senior6.00 Euros
Tips
English and French tours by prior arrangement.
Shuttle service available.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
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