You can be sat on a chair lift or downtown terrace and watch the arrivals buzz overhead - Innsbruck airport is just located on the western flank of the city. And whilst 747's and A330's are bringing in intercontinental guests, the airport has flight connections right across Europe. Taxi and coach ranks are around 25m from the baggage carousels and from there, the fantastic facilities of Innsbruck are just minutes away. To illustrate the point, see what specific Innsbruck landmarks reside just a short distance from Innsbruck airport:
12 minutes - INNSBRUCK OLD TOWN
The famous Innsbruck Old Town with its shops, bars, restaurants and hotels is located in the heart of the city and is the centre of much city life, as well as the Christmas markets in November and December.
12 minutes - NORDKETTE FUNICULAR
The ultra-modern funicular, connects the Old Town of Innsbruck to the base station of the Innsbruck Nordkette ski area and is just 12 miles by taxi from the airport.
12 minutes - 4* HOTEL PENZ
The centrally located design Hotel Penz is one of the best and closest hotels to Innsbruck airport and offers great access to the central amenities of Innsbruck.
12 minutes - 360 LICHTBLICK BAR
Take in the magnificent skyline of Innsbruck and its towering peaks from the 360 Bar in the heart of Innsbruck.
12 minutes - CONGRESS INNSBRUCK
Located between the Old Town and the banks of the river Inn, the Innsbruck Congress is just 12 minutes from the airport.
13 minutes - KAUFHAUS TIROL SHOPPING CENTRE
In the main shopping street of Innsbruck, Kaufhaus Innsbruck has a range of impressive stores and facilities.
14 minutes - OLYMPIC SKI JUMP
One of the most iconic structures in Innsbruck, the Bergisel ski jump welcomes guests to its in-ramp, restaurant and viewing platform at the top of the towering structure.
15 minutes - RAILWAY STATION
With direct train services to St Anton, Kitzbühel, Germany, Switzerland and Italy, the main station in Innsbruck is just 15 minutes from the airport.
18 minutes - SEEGRUBE CABLE CAR
For those needing to get straight into the action, the Seegrube cable car is just 18 minutes away from the arrival lounge at Innsbruck airport and offers immediate access to the revered Nordkette ski area.
21 minutes - OLYMPIC BOBSLED
Guests looking to recreate the speed of the aircraft on the tarmac can descend the Olympic Bobsled course at speeds in excess of 110 km/h.
22 minutes - IGLS GOLF COURSE
For spring, summer or autumn ski events, there is also the chance to take in a round of golf on the plateau above Innsbruck, just over 20 minutes from the arrivals lounge.