Innsbruck’s most beautiful Christmas markets

Your very personal magical Advent right on your hotel doorstep

Advent is the most wonderful time of the year in Innsbruck for many visitors. The reasons for this are obvious: the aroma of mulled wine and sweet baked treats that wafts out of the many little lanes and corners. The snow-covered peaks of the Nordkette mountain range close by. The thousands of lights that romantically light up the city. And of course the many traditional Christmas markets without which Innsbruck’s Advent would be inconceivable.

Centrally located in Innsbruck city centre

As a guest at Hotel Sailer, you also have a clear advantage during Advent thanks to its central location. As the most beautiful Christmas markets are just a few minutes’ walk away from the hotel. The hotel team presents its favourite markets to you on this page.

Tip for seminar guests: A visit to a Christmas market is ideal as a social programme for your seminar at Hotel Sailer!

Maria Theresien Straße – the modern one

istance: 450 m

Innsbruck’s grand boulevard is transformed into a glittering world of glass, light and crystals every year during Advent. 30 stalls offer crafts and delicacies from all over the world along Maria Theresien Straße. One highlight is Innsbruck’s Alpentuifl scary “Perchtenlauf” procession on 7 December at 6.00 p.m. The Christmas market on Maria Theresien Straße is open until 6 January.

Opening times: 25.11.2023 - 06.01.2023

• Every day from 11.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. (Shopping till 8 p.m.)
• 24.12.2022 -  11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• 31.12.2022 - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Christmas market in the old town – the traditional one

Distance: 850 m (address: Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15)

This market between Innsbruck old town’s medieval buildings is very traditional. The large, lit-up Christmas tree is surrounded by 70 rustic stalls. Everything revolves around traditional local crafts on this market. From roasted almonds to hand-carved 7.00 p.m. nativity figures and colourful felt hats. When the tower trumpeters’ then play from the “Golden Roof”, you experience the most charming aspects of Austrian Christmas traditions. 4.12.2023  6:30 p.m. the "Osttiroler Krampusse" put on a spectacular show.

Opening times: 15.11.2023 – 23.12.2023

• Open every day from 11.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. (Shopping till 8 p.m.)

Marktplatz – the informal one

Distance: 950 m (address: Innrain 4)

A cosy, relaxed atmosphere spreads between Marktgraben and the Marktplatz square right next to the Inn River during Advent. Families with children enjoy exciting attractions like the nostalgic carousel, pony rides or the funny puppet show. Plus there’s also crafts and all kinds of delicious local treats at the roughly 70 market stalls. 5.12.2023 at 2.00 p.m. the Bishop St. Nikolaus comes to the market - a big event for all kids.

Opening times: 15.11.2023 – 23.12.2023

• Every day from 11.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. (Shopping until 8.30 p.m.)

Other Advent markets in Innsbruck

• Up the Hungerburg: Drink mulled wine with a panoramic view over Innsbruck
  (Bishop St. Nikolaus & Krampus  6.12.2023 at 5:00 p.m)
• Christmas magic in Wilten on Wiltener Platzl square
• St. Nikolaus: a small Christmas market on Hans-Brenner-Platz square

And after you’ve visited the Christmas market? Then you come back to Hotel Sailer and warm yourself up again in the sauna or infrared cabin. The perfect opportunity to strengthen your immune system during the cold season.