Golden Roof

Historical landmark · Innsbruck

Golden Roof

Historical landmark · Innsbruck

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Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria

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Ornate Habsburg residence with 2657 shiny tiles, now museum  

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Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria Get directions

innsbruck.gv.at

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Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria Get directions

+43 512 53601441
innsbruck.gv.at
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wheelchair accessible entrance

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Oct 26, 2025

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Tongz NP

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The Golden Roof in Innsbruck is a captivating sight! Its shimmering gold tiles make it a stunning backdrop for photos, especially under sunlight. A perfect spot for a leisurely stroll and soaking in the historic charm of the old town. A must-visit for unforgettable memories.

Benjamin Martindale

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The golden roof of Innsbruck is a fun little thing to see and is in a beautiful part of the old town. There’s lots of good shopping and restaurants around here that make for a fun outing or a good walk from your hotel. It’s worth seeing this too since it’s an iconic part of Innsbruck.

E Scott Parks

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The Golden Roof is Innsbruck’s most famous landmark, a late Gothic balcony built in 1500 for Emperor Maximilian I and decorated with 2,657 gilded copper tiles. It’s an impressive piece of history and a symbol of the city, though the small size can feel a bit underwhelming compared to its fame. Worth a look while wandering the Old Town, especially for the historical significance, but don’t expect a grand spectacle.

Jun Herrera

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The Goldenes Dachl or Golden Roof is a landmark structure located in the Old Town part of Innsbruck, Austria. It is a famous plaza of the city. This was completed in 1500 century. It was decorated with 2,000 plus copper tiles for the Emperor at that time. The Emperor and his wife used the balcony to observe festivals, tournaments, dancing, and other events that took place in the plaza below. Up to this day, the plaza is being used for basking, dancing, and events. It's us a nice walk around the plaza with the varieties of shops.

Yigal R

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A beautiful city with stunning mountain views. The cityscape is always set against a backdrop of mountains, which makes it truly picturesque. Everything is very charming, with plenty of restaurants and shops all around.

Bogdan Marcelan

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The Golden Roof is a landmark located in the old town. It is the most famous symbol of the city. The roof, completed in 1500, was decorated with 2,657 gilded copper tiles for Emperor Maximilian I to commemorate his marriage to Bianca Maria Sforza. The emperor and his wife watched various events from the balcony. Unfortunately, due to the height, it is not possible to see the details more clearly.

Srinidhii Ganeish Mallyaa

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Each building on the street is so defined and colorful that you can almost miss this one with the golden roof built for the Emperor so he could view the street and tournaments. Nevertheless it’s gorgeous. There’s a small museum inside but I didn’t go in. There is so much to see on the street across from this Goldenes Dachl that you become distracted with the sheer art that these two streets are.

Madeline Klein

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A nice building in the pedestrian street area of Innsbruck. It’s a nice photo op that many tourist groups stop at, but just a small building. If you read the plaque it says it’s actually fired copper. It’s nice, it’s interesting, but it doesn’t really deserve all the hype.