Innsbruck at Christmas


A LIVING ADVENT CALENDAR OF A L P INE MAGI C


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As the crisp Alpine days grow shorter and the first snowflakes drift across the tops of the mountains, something magical begins to stir in Innsbruck.


This is not simply a Chr istmas destination, but the hear t of the festive season, where each day unfolds like a window on an enchanting Advent calendar.


Innsbruck , the capital of Austria’s Tyrol region, transforms into a living fairytale throughout the festive season. This is the region’s Bergweihnacht, its famous Mountain Chr istmas, celebrating hear twarming, time-honoured traditions.


The city’s cobbled lanes and medieval façades twink le with fairy lights, the aromas of roasted chestnuts and hot punch fill the air, and the tower ing mountains form the per fect backdrop for glitter ing markets and nostalgic festivities.


FANTASTIC FESTIVE FUN - CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY IN INNSBRUCK As Chr istmas approaches, each morning in Innsbruck promises a new surpr ise waiting on the other side of the door. Not chocolates, because this Advent calendar of fer s living experiences. Listen to the echo of trumpets f rom your snow-dusted balcony, bask in the glow of sculpted light installations in histor ic gardens, marvel at


the huge


Chr istmas tree in f ront of the shimmering Golden Roof, and immerse yourself in activities for all the family.


This year, Innsbruck ’s Mountain Chr istmas invites you to explore a day-by-day celebration that begins mid-November


and runs until New Year’s Eve, and beyond. It offers a timeline packed with the joys of the season and timeless charm.


The Chr istmas spir it doesn’ t wait until December in Innsbruck . I t ar r ives ear ly, on 14 November, when the Imper ial Gardens light up with LUMAGICA Innsbruck .


Glowing sculptures and interactive installations, so large that you can walk through, light up the park and its walkways, providing pure enchantment for visitors, young and old.


A HOST OF CHRISTMAS MARKETS The next day, 15 November, mark s the opening of the iconic Old Town and Mark et Square mark ets, where oversized fairytale f igures line the medieval alleyways. Cradling steaming mugs of hot chocolate or Glühwein, search for unique Chr istmas gif ts and treats amid stalls brimming with handcraf ted goods and traditional Tyrolean delights.


This is a Chr istmas dream for families. See your young ones laugh on a vintage carousel, watch puppet shows, or hop on a vir tual sleigh r ide, and everything for the children is f ree, all par t of the opening day festivities.


On 21 November, Innsbruck 's Advent calendar opens more windows with festive markets across the region, each with its own unique personality.


St. Nikolaus Market: Quiet and contemplative, this river side gem on the other side of the River Inn is per fect for peaceful winter strolls.


Wiltener Platzl: A bohemian vibe meets traditional Tyrolean LIVE24-SEVEN.COM


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