Excursion to Innsbruck: Pensioners' association explores the airport and more!

Excursion to Innsbruck: Pensioners' association explores the airport and more!

Innsbruck, Österreich - The members of the Pensioners' Association (PVÖ) Rheindelta have recently taken an exciting trip to Innsbruck. Under the direction of PVÖ chairwoman Theresia Schneider, the participants traveled directly to Innsbruck Airport, where they gained a fascinating insight into the aerodroma.

Innsbruck Airport, the largest international airport in Tyrol, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. It was founded in 1925 and is only four kilometers from the city center, which makes him an ideal starting point for travelers. Wikipedia emphasizes that the airport is a turnstile for up to 17,000 passengers, especially in winter, and fly up to seven planes per hour.

insight into the airport

The PVÖ members, such as the security controls, the luggage loading point and the airport fire brigade, were organized by an exciting tour. As a rule, there are both national and seasonal international flights at Innsbruck Airport, including to Amsterdam, London, and Copenhagen. In May 2025, the airport recorded 400 flights and offered connections to 17 countries with a total of 82 routes and 26 airlines, as reported by Innsbruck Airport.

A special highlight is the lack of jet bridges at the terminal. Instead, mobile stairs are used to bring the passengers to board. The difficult approach, which requires special pilot training due to the surrounding area - is particularly impressive - an adventure for every plane, so to speak.

From air to the country road: the way to Hungerburg

After the exciting visit to the airport, the participants continued their trip and took the train to Hungerburg. They also passed Europe's highest alpine zoo on the route. This was not only a treat for animal lovers, but also a real experience for all nature lovers.

Another highlight of the day was a visit to the Theresienkirche, which with its impressive architecture offered a fantastic view of Innsbruck. After these experiences, the members of the PVÖ finally returned to Vorarlberg - certainly with many new memories and impressions.

The Innsbruck Airport has recorded a significant passenger volume in recent years. In 2022, 726,559 passengers traveled through the goal to the Alps, which means an increase of 473.72% compared to 2021. This growth shows how popular the region is not only with locals, but also among international guests.

Overall, the excursion for the members of the PVÖ Rheindelta was a complete success that combined both cultural and informative aspects. Such events not only strengthen the community, but also offer valuable insights into the diverse possibilities that Innsbruck has to offer.