Travelers planning to celebrate Christmas in Innsbruck can enjoy a visit to the Christmas markets and admire the snowy landscapes.
Features of celebrating Christmas in Innsbruck
In honor of Christmas, city streets and trees are decorated with sparkling lights, making Innsbruck a New Year's fairy tale.
The Austrians set up a Christmas tree in their homes, dominated by red ornaments. In addition, it is often decorated with “edible” decorations in the form of sweets, nuts, gingerbread, and fruits. As for the garlands, real candles play their role. And in Austrian houses, an Advent wreath with 4 candles appears - on the first Sunday of Advent, you need to light one candle, on the second - two, and on the fourth, 4 candles will already be lit.
The Austrians celebrate the holiday itself at a family dinner, putting on the table Christmas fish, various snacks and nut cookies. Travelers who come to Innsbruck during the Christmas period can taste festive dishes in the Burkia restaurant, Riese Haymon or Tiroler Bauernkeller.
Entertainment in Innsbruck on holidays
During the Christmas holidays, it is recommended to visit the Olympic Games Museum, the Royal Hunting Museum, the Mountaineering Museum, the Helblings House, the Swarovski Museum (the Winter Wonderland exhibition opens here), the Hofkirche Cathedral (here you will see 28 black bronze statues), Alpenzoo (here you can breathe mountain air, take a pleasant walk, see the city from a height, meet the animals that live in these mountains).
Those wishing to go ice skating should go to the Olympic Ice Rink. Skiers will be able to appreciate 9 ski slopes, both high-speed and designed for beginners. And for young tourists, there are toboggan runs (at the foot of the slopes there are sports equipment rental offices, as well as kindergartens where ski instructors teach children).
Christmas markets in Innsbruck
The Christmas markets in Innsbruck will be waiting for visitors from November 22 to the end of December at Marktplatz (a Christmas tree decorated with Swarovski crystals is installed here), in the Wilten district and in front of the Golden Roof. Another Christmas market can be found in the suburb of Hungerburg (you can get here by funicular).
In such markets, you can get Christmas gifts and the fruits of the Tyrolean artisans (toys, crafts), as well as enjoy Tyrolean food and punch. In addition, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy folk music and theatrical performances, and children will be able to take part in special fun for them.
