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Saluto a Innsbruck

We received this review in Italian and publish it in its original language. An English translation follows.

Angelika è stata gentilissima e disponibile. Eravamo con 2 bambini e gli ha raccontato le leggende dei giganti presenti nel centro di innsbruck e poi ci ha portato a vedere una parte della città meno battuta dal turismo. Una bella esperienza, sicuramente da ripetere. Grazie ancora a Angelika e a voi per organizzazione.

[English translation]

Angelika was very kind and helpful. We were with 2 children and she told them the legends of the giants present in the center of Innsbruck and then she took us to see a part of the city less frequented by tourism. A beautiful experience, definitely to be repeated. Thanks again to Angelika and to you for the organization!

Alessandro, Padova, Italy

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Great walk around the historic city

Having visited Innsbruck like 4 times before, this was the first time with a greeter. We went on a lovely walk around the old town. I now know where to go out for drinks and dancing.

I was impressed by the wonderful fall colours of the trees and the mountains that surround the beautiful villa’s we saw next.

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“Saggen”, a neighbourhood with beautiful villas in the fall

Silvia was so nice telling me about the neighbourhood and specific buildings, about the warm wind (Föhn, 20 degrees end of October!) and why it’s so nice to live in Innsbruck. We passed the river. The Hofburg park was fun. We sat on a bench just to take in the sun and all the pretty colours. Max her older dog enjoyed some rest after the big walk we did. And I could cuddle her, she’s really sweet.

Thank you Silvia for the company and the new parts of Innsbruck you showed me. I really enjoyed it.

Suzanne, Nieuw Vennep, Netherlands

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Great experience

Very interesting trip with many funny stories about the city and its inhabitants. Our guide (Elli) is super friendly. If you visit Innsbruck, you really want to have a guide tour like this!

Giuliano from Bologna, Italy

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The best part of our EU trip

I can’t thank Rudi enough for making us fall in love with Innsbruck. Through him, we discovered so much about the city—things no guidebook or blog could ever capture. Rudi took us to hidden gems, shared fascinating stories, and gave us a glimpse into the lives and culture of the people here.

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Harshil and Rutu with Rudi at the Hungerburg, behind them the city

Comparing this experience to the rest of my 15-day trip through Austria and Germany, nothing came close to what we experienced in Innsbruck. Rudi, with his kindness and warmth, inspired us in ways that words can hardly express. I’ve already recommended Innsbruck and the Innsbruck Greeters program to friends, encouraging them to add it to their itinerary. Greeters like Rudi are doing incredible work, and they deserve all the recognition for their dedication.

Harshil and Rutu, Ahmedabad, India

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“Jo” and Larry visit Innsbruck

Thanks so much for “greeting” us yesterday!  We enjoyed learning a bit about your life in Austria and exploring some Innsbruck neighborhoods. And thank you for your tips on transport, food, etc, not to mention your assist with the music festival tickets at Schloss Ambras (we loved it!!). 

landscape format; 3 people on a selfie, male, male, female, ca 60-70 years, first with green shirt, glasses, grey hair, 2nd grey shirt, sunglasses, red visor, 3rd light grey jacket, grey hair; all smiling of course, in the background street scene, green house, tables of a cafe
Jo and Larry with greeter Rudi

If you and your wife find yourselves in Santa Barbara, CA, be sure to let us know. We’d be happy to return the greeting😎.

Jo and Larry from California, USA

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Once In A Lifetime

While I’ve taken free tours and paid tours in more than 20 countries, I had never experienced a greeter before visiting Innsbruck. I wasn’t sure what to expect, as there was no set itinerary, and few reviews to go by. That being said, when it was said and done, it was a definitely, a once in a lifetime experience, thanks to Rudi! From his emails, offering advice on timing, luggage management, to providing recommendations on where to eat, and arranging a meeting point with a 360-degree view of Innsbruck, his effort to detail were evident, every step of the way.

After a brief encounter over coffee and tea, Rudi crafted a perfect introduction of Innsbruck for me. He catered to my experiences, my interests, as well as to the areas I lacked knowledge in, and by the end of the morning, he truly completed the 360-degree view of Innsbruck for me. I rode a bus in a direction, I had no plans on seeing. I shopped for soap in a store that dated back to the 1700’s, and I ate dumplings with locals, at a counter, within a food market.

Now that I’m back home, I still can’t believe that my meet and greet experience with Rudi was so inviting, expansive, thorough, and voluntary! Thank you, Rudi, and The Innsbruck Greeters Association, for the once in a lifetime experience, I had. I recommend it to everyone!

Jennifer, Englewood, USA

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Most Interesting Welcome and Tour

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Rudi with the Roystons

We spent a most enjoyable morning with Rudi who showed us some parts of the city which we would never have otherwise visited, as well as the main tourist sites. A few days beforehand, we exchanged emails and Rudi gave us many helpful suggestions and recommendations. We got on very well with him, and are very grateful for his time and assistance.

Brian and family, London, UK

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We loved it!

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Annat and Alex with their kids and greeter Rudi in front of the ski jump

Our entire family enjoyed our Greeter Walk with Rudi greatly! He was so easy to talk to and offered interesting and insightful stories about the history and architecture of the city. The kids (10 and 15) noted that Rudi took care to interact with them as well, making them a part of the experience- something they truly appreciated. Thanks Rudi!!

Annat and Alex, with daughter and son, Boston, USA