Popular with visitors from neighbouring countries along with Austrian locals, Innsbruck is compact, festive and wonderful. If you don’t know much about Innsbruck, the city runs alongside the emerald green River Inn and is surrounded by spectacular mountains on all sides. It’s known for its city skiing where locals famously go for a ski before work or during their lunch break.
Innsbruck Christmas Market is located in the compact centre square while another market lines the river. I would describe the Christmas markets in Innsbruck as being relatively modern, run by incredibly friendly Tyrolean locals. You’ll find many neighbourhood markets too, as is the case throughout Austria, but Innsbruck is particularly worth visiting for the two main markets and the stunning alpine scenery.
Innsbruck Christmas Market 2021
The old town is of course the heart of Innsbruck and it’s where you’ll find many of the festivities and decorations. You’ll know you’ve reached the main market when you see the elaborate Golden Roof, the centrepiece of Innsbruck.
Spend time walking around the historic streets with the colourful pastel-coloured buildings and pretty fountains, statues and columns.
Just because you’re likely to be eating as you wander around the markets, save space each afternoon for coffee and cake; an especially delicious treat in traditional Innsbruck.
Innsbruck Christmas Market dates: Old Town Christmas Market – 15th November to 23rd December 2021. Other markets in Innsbruck are open through to January 2022.
Location: Old Town in front of the Golden Roof.
Opening hours: 11am to 9pm daily.
Reason to visit: Skiing in the city, the small city atmosphere, the beautiful mountain landscapes and the panorama market at the top of the funicular railway.
Specialities: The locally famous kiachln, a sauerkraut doughnut. Also known for its carousel and the modern Christmas market along Maria Theresien Straße.
Tips: If you have trouble finding flights to Innsbruck, consider flying to Munich in Germany then getting the train to Innsbruck. It’s a stunning journey through the mountains and well worth the extra step to getting there.
Hotels near Innsbruck Christmas Market: Both the STAGE 12 Hotel and Altstadthotel Weißes Kreuz are located steps to the main market in the Old Town.
Christmas Markets in Innsbruck
Innsbruck has at least seven Christmas markets.
- Old Town Christmas Market – 15th November to 23rd December – the traditional main market in front of the Golden Roof.
- Maria Theresien Street Christmas Market – 25th November 2021 to 6th January 2022 – a modern market with international stalls and products.
- Advent at the Market Square (Marktplatz) – 15th November to 23rd December – a classic Tyrolean Christmas market located alongside the River Inn.
- Panorama Christmas Market in Hungerburg – 27th November to 23rd December – take the funicular to this mountainside market.
- St Nikolaus District – 22nd November to 23rd December (4pm to 8pm) – a small advent market across the other side of the river on Hans-Brenner-Platz.
- Wilton Christmas Market – a local market on Wiltener Platzl with organic mulled wine and sustainable specialities.
- Kaiserweihnacht (Emperor’s Christmas) at Bergisel – traditional Tyrolean artisan specialties.
If you are planning to see more in the region, our guide to the Austria Christmas markets can help you with ideas and Christmas market dates in other cities. Book one of our recommend hotels near Innsbruck Christmas market to stay in a convenient location in the historic old town near the Golden Roof or the River Inn.
Map of Innsbruck
If you have any questions or comments about visiting the Innsbruck Xmas market in 2021 or Innsbruck at Christmas more generally, please leave a comment below. Please be sure to follow all government guidelines and restrictions while in Innsbruck and Austria which may change at short notice.
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