About 12 miles east of Innsbruck, you'll find the dazzling Swarovski Crystal Worlds (Swarovski Kristallwelten). The Walt Disney World of gems, this nearly 19-acre park features a variety of art installations that incorporate the famous crystals. Among the highlights are the "Crystal Cloud," which features 800,000 floating crystals that are reflected in the "Mirror Pool." Families will also find a play area for kids with a play tower, a garden maze, a carousel and a playground.

Recent visitors described the attraction as "mesmerizing" and "impressive." Others were particularly in awe of the exhibits housed within the "Giant," which showcases art installations by a variety of artists, including Yayoi Kusama and Andy Warhol, among others.

To get to Swarovski Crystal Worlds, you can take a taxi, but it's cheaper to hop on the shuttle bus. If you have an Innsbruck Card, your ride is covered. If you don't have the card, expect to pay 9.50 euros (or about $10.60) for a round-trip fare. The attraction is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost 19 euros (around $21) for adults and 7.50 euros (about $8.50) for youths ages 6 to 14; children 5 and younger enter for free. If you purchased an Innsbruck Card, your admission is covered. For more information, visit the Swarovski Crystal Worlds website.