The Hotel Europa, built in 1869 as the "Grand Hotel de l' Europe" - the Tyroleans simply call it “Das Europa”, is the number-one-address in the capital of Tyrol. Hotel Europa is centrally located in the heart of the city, near "Goldenes Dachl", opposite the Principe Railway Station and surrounded by some of the main tourist attractions including the Attractions Inn, Historical Part and the Old Town. The legendary Ludwig II, King of Bavaria, declared Hotel Europa as "This is the most beautiful place in Innsbruck to celebrate a special occasion". Hotel is 5 km from the Airport and just 700 m. from the fair ground.