Guest garden

The service point for guest garden applications provides support when applying for a guest garden.

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Who do I contact if I want to operate a guest garden?

If you want to operate a guest garden on public property, please contact City Adminstrative Group MA III - Planning, Building Law and Technical Infrastructure Management - Coordination office for building applications and guest gardens. It is the central coordination and acceptance point for gastronomers.

Which permits are necessary for a guest garden?

In Innsbruck, you need at least three permits from different authorities to operate a guest garden:

  • Permit by the operating authorities
  • Permit from the real estate affairs
  • Permit from the road traffic authority

You may also need other permits, for example based on the Tyrolean Building Code or the City and Local Image Protection Act.

As a rule, you do not need all of these permits for every extension or modification of the guest garden.

What is the process for a guest garden application?

You can find a simplified description of the process in the information sheet Gastgartenansuchen.

What rules apply to the operation of a restaurant garden?

You can find an overview of the rules for operating a restaurant garden in the information sheet for restaurant garden applications and in the guidelines for restaurant garden design. You will also be informed of further rules and requirements in the relevant official notices.

How and where do I apply for a restaurant garden?

You can apply for a restaurant garden using the form at the service point for restaurant garden applications.

What documents do I need?

You will find all the documents required for an initial application, a change or an extension of the guest garden in the info sheet Guest Garden Application.

The City Adminstrative Group MA III - Planning, Building Law and Technical Infrastructure Management - Coordination office for building applications and guest gardens staff check the applications for completeness before they are submitted and accept the required documents and evidence. If any documents are missing, you will be informed immediately.

How much does it cost to operate a guest garden?

Depending on the zone in which your guest garden is located, different rental fees are charged. You can find a list of these in the information sheet for guest garden applications.

Contact

Opening hours

Office:
Monday - Friday:
8.00-12.00 and by appointment

Phone:
Monday to Thursday:
8.00-12.00 and 14.00-16.00

Friday:
8.00-12.00