Location, Location!

Innsbruck, the spectacular site of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympic Games, is a winter and warm-weather Mecca for sports of all kinds: skiiing, snowboarding, mountain-biking, rafting, climbing and much more. More importantly, however, Innsbruck has been the cultural, political, and economic crossroads of Europe since the Middle Ages.

Strategically located on the Brenner Pass trade route between Italy and Germany, Innsbruck has played a vital role in the development of Austria and Central Europe. It reflects 800 years of vibrant history that recalls Renaissance merchants, the Hapsburg roayalty, and storied battles with the armies of Napoleon.

The medieval center of the "Old Town" boasts the imperial palace and church, museums, a multitude of shops and cafes, an exciting nightlife, and a hotel that housed Goethe and Mozart. Only hours from such great cities as Munich, Salzburg, Venice, Vienna, and Prague, modern Innsbruck remains a major crossroads and tourist center that offers unparalleled opportunities to study the development and culture of "old" Europe from its historical and geographical heart, while observing first-hand the formation of a new Europe in post-Cold War times.

The city of Innsbruck offers a perfect location for the student abroad, offering a unique blend of a distinct urban feel, exciting University life, and world-class outdoors, all in a perfect location in the heart of Europe.