Hotels and accommodation in Calgary, Canada

Calgary, the largest city in the Canadian province of Alberta, is located directly at the mouth of the Elbow River. With about 1.2 million inhabitants, Calgary is the fourth largest city in the country and, due to its proximity to the Rocky Mountains, a popular destination for nature lovers from all over the world!

Calgary, like many North American cities, is still a fairly young metropolis. The city offers many different multicultural neighborhoods that date back to the time of the settlement of the country. Today, in the heart of Calgary, you will find numerous cultural and architectural attractions as well as charming accommodations.

You'll also discover a dynamic city that retains its historic Wild West heritage. Once a city of farmers and ranchers, Calgary has become a modern metropolis that proudly looks back on a rich pioneer past.

Despite its size, Calgary can be explored quite comfortably. The well-planned city is laid out in a checkerboard fashion and offers an excellent public transportation system. From the observation deck of the Calgary Tower, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the entire city and the surrounding countryside.

Calgary is located at the beginning of the Rocky Mountains and is therefore often called the eastern gateway to the Rocky Mountains. The city is the ideal starting point for nature lovers, because in the mountains of the Canadian province of Alberta, hikers, climbers and bike enthusiasts will find their personal outdoor Eldorado!

From Calgary you can also reach the national parks Banff and Japser - both are also famous ski resorts.

More sights and recreational opportunities in Calgary:

• Heritage Park
• Calgary Tower
• Canada Olympic Park
• Millennium Park
• Fish Creek Park
• Calgary Stampede
• Glenbow Museum
• Stephen Avenue
• Art Gallery of Calgary
• Bowness Park and Bow River

By the way, Calgary is ideal to explore by bike. On the longest urban bike path network in North America, you can comfortably discover the city for yourself on a two-wheeler. On 700 kilometers of bike paths you can meander through the city center and the surrounding areas of Calgary on beautiful trails!