Golden Roof - Goldenes Dachl

Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria

The Golden Roof, or Goldenes Dachl, was the site of the first administrative activities of the Hapsburg dynasty. With 2,657 gilded and even pure gold bronze tiles placed on the roof to celebrate the marriage of Emperor Maximilian I and Queen Bianca Maria Sforza. Once completed in 1500, the alcove of the Golden Roof was the place for Emperor Maximilian to watch tournaments, festivals, and other city activities. Today, visitors can take guided tours of the Emperor Maximilian museum and learn about the history of the Golden Roof.

In the heart of Innsbruck's historic district you can find the world famous Golden Roof, the symbol of the city. Emperor Maximilian I (1459 - 1519) built a post-Gothic golden-roofed balcony on the occasion of his wedding around 1500 AD to dispel rumors concerning his financial difficulties. Kingdom. Moreover, this balcony is used as a place to watch various performances and tournaments.

The balcony is 16 m wide and the roof is 3.7 m high and is paved with 2,657 gilded bronze tiles and a few pure gold ones. Below the edge of the roof you can see reliefs depicting emperor Maximilian I with his two wives Mary of Burgundy and Bianca Maria Sforza with Morris' dancers. Did you know that the original bricks were replaced by replicas in the 20th century? Today, six of the original bricks can be admired in the Golden Roof Museum.

The museum has been completely reconstructed for the 500th anniversary of Maximilian I's death and reopened in February 2019. It houses contemporary exhibitions and interesting texts on the life of Maximilian I. Emperor.

The Golden Roof is a must-see for anyone visiting Innsbruck. Head to the historic old town and admire the golden roof so you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the period of Emperor Maximilian.

Business hours

May to September:

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00

October to April:

Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00

November: Closed

Fare:

Adults €5,00

Children: free.

Combo Golden Roof + City Museum:

Adult: €6

Children: free

Address:

Golden Roof, Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15, Innsbruck, Austria,

Tel: +43 512 53601441

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