Christmas Market on Innsbruck Market Square
Christmas Market on Innsbruck Market Square

Innsbruck at Christmas: A Magical Winter Wonderland

Come see Innsbruck’s vibrant downtown decked out in its Christmas best, enjoyed with a generous sprinkling of cheering carols performed by students of the Innsbruck Music Academy. Fairytale figures are brought to life in a series of stunning displays, along with live storytelling. With fantastic Christmas Markets that provide a shopping extravaganza and a host of special yuletide events and activities, Innsbruck is a magical winter wonderland at this time of the year.

Here’s your chance to get in the spirit and get that Christmas shopping done! Innsbruck’s Christmas Markets welcome shoppers with festive holiday music, refreshments and one-of-a-kind gifts. View this listing for all exciting Holiday events happening in Innsbruck this season. The enchanting markets provide a host of special yuletide events and activities, many of which are deeply rooted in tradition.

Here’s your chance to get in the spirit and get that Christmas shopping done! Innsbruck’s Christmas Markets welcome shoppers with festive holiday…

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Yuletide Events at the Old Town

  • Fairytale Performances at the Travelling Theater Wagon
    November 15 to December 23, 2017, daily at 4:30pm and at 5:30pm
  • Wind Playing from the Golden Roof
    November 15 to December 23, 2017, daily at 5:30pm
    Details: The highlight of each evening will be the amazing wind playing by the Amras Turmbläser wind ensemble, providing a memorable start to the Christmas season.
  • Performances given by Students of the Innsbruck Music Academy Travelling Theater Wagon
    November 15 to December 23, 2017, daily at 6:00pm
    The carolers of the Innsbruck Music Academy will promote a feeling of good will and holiday spirit on Kiebachgasse Lane.

Yuletide Events on Market Square

  • Puppet Theaters, Storytelling and Witchcraft
    November 15 to December 23, 2017, daily from 2:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Seniors’ and Kids’ Afternoons
    Wednesdays between November 15 and December 23, 2017, 2:00pm to 5:00pm
    Seniors will get Kiachl and hot mulled wine at Euro 1.50 each and there are huge savings on all kids’ attractions.
  • Glass Blowing for Little Ones
    Wednesdays between November 15 and December 23, 2017, 3:00pm
    Children will learn how to blow seasonal glass items and can take them home as a gift.
  • Götzens “Anklöpfler”
    December 08, 15 and 22, 2017, 7:00pm
    Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter, entitled “Anklöpfler” (literally, knocking at), is re-enacted

Yuletide Events on Maria-Theresien-Street

  • Music at the Crystal
    Daily at 5:00pm
    In front of Spitalskirche Church

Yuletide Events on Wiltener Platzl Square

  • Cultural Program
    November 27 to December 23, 2017, Mondays to Fridays at 6:15pm, Saturdays at 3:00pm

Yuletide Events in St. Nikolaus

  • Wind Playing
    November 24 to December 23, 2017, daily at 6:00pm

Yuletide Events at Hungerburg

  • Crafts Demonstrations
    Mondays to Thursdays between November 25 and December 23, 2017
    Visitors to the market can watch skilled craftsmen and artists who lovingly labour over elaborate items
  • Wind Ensembles
    Fridays to Sundays between November 25 and December 23, 2017, 5:00pm
  • Storytelling for Little Ones
    Sundays between November 25 and December 23, 2017, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
     

Innsbruck Mountain Christmas – An Old Fashioned Christmas

  • Festive Seasonal Music from the Balconies of Golden Roof, Weinhaus Happ and Old Town Hall
    December 24 to 28, 2017, daily at 5:00pm
  • East Tirol Krampus Run at the Old Town
    December 04, 2017, 6:30pm
  • Saint Nicholas at Market Square
    December 05, 2017 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
  • Saint Nicholas will visit Innsbruck’s lovely Old Town
    December 05, 2017 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
    From St. Nicholas Church to Domplatz Square
  • Saint Nicholas Parade and Krampus Run at Hungerburg
    December 06, 2017 at 4:30pm
  • Perchten Run on Maria-Theresien-Street
    December 07, 2017, 6:00pm
  • Wildschönau Gospel Choir
    December 09, 2017, 6:00pm
  • Torchlight Dance
    December 13, 2017, 6:30pm
  • Wattenberg Mary and Joseph’s Search for Shelter
    December 14, 2017, 6:00pm
  • Innsbruck Christkind Parade
    December 20, 2017, 5:00pm
    From Maria-Theresien-Street to the Tirol Provincial Theater

More Details on the Innsbruck Christmas Markets

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