Illustration of a woodcarver working at a Christmas market stall while shoppers watch in the snow (Christmas Market on Marktplatz)
Christmas Markets

Christmas Market on Marktplatz

Designed with families in mind, this market features over 68 stalls offering alternative crafts, holiday items, and local delicacies. Younger visitors can enjoy a nostalgic carousel, a virtual carriage ride, puppet theater shows, and ponies. Standing at the center of the square is a 17.5-meter Christmas tree adorned with over 112,000 Swarovski crystals.

Nov 13 – Dec 23, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Every day 11:00–21:00; gastronomy until 21:00; commercial stalls until 20:30.

Food & Drink

Food stalls offer local gastronomic delicacies and remain open until 21:00.

Parking

Innsbruck has many multi-storey car parks and garages around the city and region.

Location

Marktplatz Innsbruck · Marktplatz, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria, Innsbruck 6020 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children

Vibe

Festive and welcoming

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Come on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday if you want to see the light show on the 17.5-meter Swarovski crystal tree.
  • Do your craft and gift shopping first, because the commercial stalls close a little before the food and drink stands each day.
  • Bring the kids to the Kasperl puppet theater, which plays almost every day, and add a spin on the nostalgic carousel.
  • Consider coming by train, since Innsbruck's main station has rail and long-distance bus links from Italy, Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
  • If you stay at least two nights with a partner host, get the free Welcome Card, which covers public transport across the Innsbruck region.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Light show on the Swarovski crystal tree every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Links & Contact

Run by IAI VERANSTALTUNGS GMBH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this market good for young kids?

Yes, it is Innsbruck's family market. Children can ride the nostalgic carousel, take a virtual carriage ride and watch the Kasperl puppet theater, which plays almost every day.

What is special about the Christmas tree?

The Swarovski crystal tree in the middle of the square stands 17.5 meters tall and carries more than 112,000 Swarovski crystals. A light show runs on the tree every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What can adults shop for?

More than 68 stalls sell alternative arts and crafts, Christmas goods and local treats.

Do the food stands stay open later than the shops?

Yes. The food and drink stands stay open a little longer than the craft and gift stalls each day.

Which other Christmas markets are in Innsbruck?

Innsbruck also has markets in the Old Town, on Maria-Theresien-Strasse, on the Hungerburg, in Wilten and in St. Nikolaus.

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