Innsbruck Tourismus rolls out welcome card for Gulf visitors

The heart of the Tyrolean capital, Innsbruck is ready to welcome visitors back for an unforgettable holiday experience. Innsbruck Tourismus, the official destination management organization of the Innsbruck region of Austria, has introduced a Welcome Card Unlimited (WCU), that offers exciting promotions and offers to travelers from the Gulf region.

The move follows the announcement of opening the Austrian borders to GCC travelers from July 1.

The Welcome Card Unlimited, which guests staying for at least 2 nights can purchase as an upgrade for the complimentary Welcome Card, includes seven exciting attractions all less than an hour away from Innsbruck. This premium guest card entitles visitors to numerous offering across various services including, but not limited to, free public transportation across Innsbruck, indoor and outdoor activities, regional attractions, and discounts on lifts and cable cars.

The card also includes free cable car travel on the Bergbahnen Oberperfuss, the DreiSeenBahn in Kühtai, the Olympiabahn in the Axamer Lizum and the Muttereralmbahn in Mutters. It also provides entry to seven of the most popular attractions in the surroundings of Innsbruck which include Swarovski Crystal Worlds, Stubai Glacier and Achensee Lake boat trip and others.

Traveler can purchase the Welcome Card Unlimited for €65.00 ($77) for adults and €32.50 ($38.50) for children aged 4 to 14. Purchasing the card is perfect to control holiday spending, and it will help save up to €130 ($154) if one chooses to visit all the top highlights.

The mentioned packages can all be purchased through selected travel agencies in the GCC.

Innsbruck is one of Austria’s must see cities, and its known world-wide for its charming beauty. The capital of the Tyrol region is set in a spacious valley, with part of the city climbing up the walls of the Alps. The city itself is a collection of snow-covered medieval houses, narrow streets and classic European churches. It is also surrounded by marvellous natural scenery, rich in culture and is home to an array of fun-packed experiences.

After the successful management and control of the pandemic in Austria, the destination has finally announced that it will be opening up its borders to all nationals and residents with a valid Schengen Visa arriving from a third country including travelers from the GCC region. Now, all vaccinated travelers from the GCC are able to visit Austria without a quarantine period.