Discover Imst: Culture, Nature and Special Experiences

Imst combines impressive nature experiences with a remarkable cultural history and vibrant Easter traditions. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Imst can therefore tailor their stay entirely to their own interests: with a day at the museum, a trip to a natural lake, active hours at the climbing centre or special experiences around Easter.

Cultural history at the museum and special collections

The museum in the Ballhaus presents the history of the town of Imst, from the Urnfield culture through the medieval guild system and bird trade to Baroque and modern art. This chronological arc makes the museum a worthwhile destination for anyone who wants to get to know Imst not only as a holiday resort but also through its historical development.

Among the special exhibits is the Ursuline nativity scene in the museum in the Ballhaus. It dates from 1790 and consists of 239 figures. In the Imst Nativity Museum, the Lenten nativity scene also depicts the Passion of Christ in a vivid and artistic way. Both subjects offer different perspectives on religious art and regional tradition.

Nature and scenic experiences in Imst

The Rosengartenschlucht gorge is a natural monument in Imst and creates a striking natural highlight during your stay. In addition, Lake Hoch-Imst is just a few minutes' walk from the Imst cable cars' car park. Those who want to combine nature experiences and cultural sightseeing when planning their trip can consciously distribute these different highlights across various days of their holiday.

The Adlerhorst can also be included in your plans. Access is free; reaching it requires taking the cable car. You should take this clear access requirement into account when planning your day if you want to combine the visit with other activities.

Climbing and the Alpine Coaster as active holiday ideas

The Imst Climbing Centre offers climbing routes indoors and outdoors. The required climbing equipment, including a helmet and via ferrata set, can be rented there. Courses for beginners are also offered.

Another distinctive experience is the Alpine Coaster in Hoch-Imst. The alpine roller coaster has a track length of 3,535 metres, overcomes an elevation difference of 500 metres and reaches speeds of up to 40 km/h. A ride takes about nine minutes. The Alpine Coaster is the longest alpine roller coaster in the world, making it a particularly memorable highlight for a varied day trip.

Easter traditions with established stops

Imst's traditions are particularly evident around the Easter celebrations. Palm Sunday traditions include a competition for the longest Imst palm branch. On Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, the Easter route leads from St John's Church via Calvary Hill to the parish church in the centre of Imst. The special Easter traditions attract numerous visitors to Imst's Calvary Hill year after year.

The Easter celebrations conclude on Easter Monday with the Easter light procession from Imst parish church to St John's Church. Those who plan their trip for this period will find several distinct cultural occasions that differ from a classic outing to the museum, natural lake or climbing centre.

Which holiday apartment in Imst suits your travel plans?

When choosing accommodation, it is worth first defining your personal focus. Culture enthusiasts can make the museum, nativity art and Easter traditions the centre of their plans. Those who prefer active days can focus their itinerary more strongly on the climbing centre and Alpine Coaster. Nature lovers can supplement their programme with the Rosengartenschlucht gorge, natural lake and Adlerhorst. A holiday apartment in Imst provides a suitable base for individual day planning, without requiring you to commit to just one type of holiday.

If you would like to compare other places, you can also discover Mieming, Jerzens, Tarrenz, Stams, Obergurgl, Karrösten and Thannrain.

For the higher-level travel overview: Imst.