Department Stores & Malls in Tirol

Located in Maria-Theresien-Straße, the main pedestrianised artery of the city,  Kaufhaus Tyrol was designed by the British architect David Chipperfield and has around 50 shops spread across 30,000m² of floor space. It is located on the site of the former Bauer & Schwarz department store, which was itself one of the finest shopping addresses in the city when it opened in 1908. In March 2010 the new incarnation was opened under the name Kaufhaus Tyrol and soon became a magnet for both tourists and locals alike. The redesign of the area included a facelift for the Sparkassenplatz sqaure behind the mall, which is today often used for events.

Opening hours ∙ Shops: Mon to Wed: 9:00 - 19 :00, Thu & Fri: 9:00 - 20:00, Sat: 9:00 - 18:00; food shops: Mon to Fri: 8:00 - 20:00, Sat: 8:00 - 18:00; restaurants: Mon to Sat: from 8:00

Opposite Kaufhaus Tyrol you will find another one of Innsbruck's smartest shopping malls. Light floods into the glass-roofed Rathausgalerien shopping centre, designed by French architect Dominique Perrault in the style of 19th-century shopping arcades. The new complex houses high-street shops, boutiques and cafés along with the Innsbruck Town Hall, which gave the building its name. Linking Maria-Theresien-Straße with Anichstraße and the Adolf-Pichler-Platz square, Rathausgalerien is a thriving downtown centre that opens to all directions. On the top floor you will find a glass-roofed tower with an observation platform as well as the hip and stylish Lichtblick Restaurant and spectacular 360°Café Wine Bar & Lounge. Enjoy fine food or a cool drink on the sundeck with gorgeous and uninterrupted panoramic views of the town and the surrounding mountain scenery.

Opening hours ∙ Mon to Fri: 9:00 - 19:00, Sat: 9:00 - 18:00

In the United States, shopping malls have long been part of the landscape in every decent-sized town and city. However, this trend took a little longer to reach Austria. DEZ ("Das Einkaufszentrum") to the east of Innsbruck was the first American-style shopping mall to open in Austria in September 1970. Today it boasts a total surface area of more than 32,000 square metres and around 150 shops, of which roughly 50% are belong to companies based in Tirol.

Opening hours ∙ Mon to Wed: 9:00 - 19:00, Thu & Fri: 9:00 - 20:00, Sat: 9:00 - 18:00; restaurants and food shops: Mon to Wed: 8:00 - 19:00, Thu & Fri: 8:00 - 20:00, Sat: 8:00 - 18:00; children's play area: Mon to Wed: 14:00 - 18:30, Thu: 14:00 - 19:30, Fri: 13:00 - 19:30, Sat :10:00 - 17:30

Sillpark is the largest shopping centre in the heart of Innsbruck. Located directly behind the main railway station (on the banks of the Sill river, which gives the mall its name) it is home to not only 70 international and local retailers but also a number of restaurants and a large branch of the Interspar supermarket. Since opening more than 25 years ago Sillpark Innsbruck has also put on countless arts, school and lifestyle events attracting guests from near and far.

Opening hours ∙ Mon to Wed: 9:00 - 19:00, Thu & Fri: 9:00 - 20:00, Sat: 9:00 - 18:00; Interspar: Mon to Fri: 7:30 - 20:00, Sat : 8:30 - 18:00; food shops: daily from 8:00

"West" as it is known to locals, is the most recent shopping mall to open in Innsbruck. As the name suggests, it is located in the western part of the city and includes not only shops and restaurants but also a secondary school and a branch of the local evening class school. These different elements create a series of useful synergies. For example, when there is an event open to the public going on at the school then this is also advertised on the homepage of the shopping centre.

Opening hours ∙ Mon to Fri: 9:00 - 19:00, Sat: 9:00 - 18:00; food shops: Mon to Fri: 7:40 - 20:00, Sat: 7:40 - 18:00

The Cyta shopping centre in Völs to the west of Innsbruck is the number one mall for hundreds of thousands of people living between Innsbruck and the next-largest town, Telfs. Like the DEZ shopping mall in the east of Innsbruck, the area has grown since its opening in 1993 and has not only many shops and restaurants but also serves as a popular meeting point.

Opening hours ∙ Mon to Fri: 9:00 - 19:00, Sat: 9:00 - 18:00; restaurants and food shops: some restaurants and food shops have longer opening hours

"Alles Gute fürs Oberland" ("All the best for the Oberland") is the motto of the Inntalcenter Telfs, which reopened in 2004 after extensive work to modernise the buildings and facilities. It has around 40 shops spread over 14,500m² with a mix of international brands and local retailers. The mall has made a special effort to cater for the needs of families with children. Highlights include a play area and frequent family-friendly events.

Opening hours ∙ Shops: Mon to Fri: 9:00 - 18:30, Sat: 9:00 - 18:00; restaurants: Mon to Fri: 8:00 - 19:00, Sat: 8:00 - 18:00; food shops: Mon to Fri: 7:30 - 19:00, Sat: 7:30 - 18:00

The Fachmarktzentrum Imst (FMZ Imst) is located in an industrial estate just outside the town of Imst and comprises 70 shops and 1000 brands spread across a total area of 26,000m² as well as an office complex and a cinema with six screens. The FMZ Imst is also home to a number of restaurants with food from around the world, including two Asian eateries, a Mediterranean restaurant and a US-style steak & burger joint. And, last but not least, there is of course a local bakery and coffee shop.

Opening hours ∙ Shops: Mon to Fri: 9:00 - 18:30, Sat: 9:00 - 17:00; children's area: Mon to Fri: 14:00 - 18:00, Sat: 11:00 - 17:00; restaurants: different opening hours

M4 Wörgl is home to 40 shops with international fashion and lifestyle brands as well as a range of service providers and food shops, six restaurants and eateries, a cinema with six screens and one of the largest gyms in the west of Austria. Opened in 2004 and expanded just a few years later, M4 is the most important shopping centre in the Unterland region of Tirol. The restaurants are open until the early hours of the morning, even on Sundays.

Opening hours ∙ Shops: Mon to Fri: 9:00 - 18:30, Sat: 9:00 - 18:00; food shops:  Mom to Fri: 7:40 - 20:00, Sat: 7:40 - 18:00; bakery: Mon to Fri: 8:00 - 18:30, Sat: 8:00 - 18:00; restaurants: Mon to Thu: 9:00 - 01:00, Fri & Sat: 9:00 - 02:00, Sun: 11:00 - 01:00

The Kufstein Galerien, opened in 2010, and the Inntalcenter Kufstein, opened in 1980, are two separate shopping malls which are not only located next to each other but are in fact connected by a bridge created in 2016. Together they offer around 50 shops spread across a surface area of 13,000m², making them the largest shopping centre in this part of Tirol.

Opening hours ∙ Shops: Mon to Fri: 9:00 - 18:30, Sat: 9:00 - 18:00; restaurants:  Mon to Fri: 8:00 - 19:00, Sat: 8:00 - 18:00; food shops: in Inntalcenter: Mon to Sat: 7:30 - 19:00; food shpos in Kufstein Galerien: Mon to Fri: 8:00 - 19:00, Sat: 8:00 - 18:00

Opened in 2012, the Stadtgalerien Schwaz shopping mall and the SZentrum event centre next door have quickly made a name for theselves among local shoppers. Many of the regular events taking place in the SZentrum are aimed at families with children. The entire heating and cooling system in the building complex is powered by renewable energy.

Opening hours ∙ Mon to Fri: 9:00 - 19:00, Sat: 9:00 - 18:00: food shops: from 8:00; restaurants: different opening hours

Small but perfectly formed – that is the best way to describe the Innkauf Brixlegg. Opened in 2008, this modern shopping mall with plenty of natural light was designed by the Viennese architects imarea in cooperation with local architect Ernst Schwaighofer, who also manages the shopping centre. As well as 20 shops covering food, fashion and services, there is a modern gym and spa

Opening hours ∙ Mon to Sat: 9:00 - 18:00

The Kitz Galleria is a shopping passage connecting the centre of Kitzbühel to the small settlement of Gries on the edge of the village. Since opening it has become popular with both locals and tourists alike thanks to its combination of reasonably priced shops and exclusive boutiques. The Slab Kitz’ Unique Club throws great parties, while the nearby Kitz[n]Bar is a café during the day and a cool bar at night.

Opening hours∙ different opening hours depending on the shop