Facts checked October 2026 against operator sources. Prices and times change, the booking page wins.
Innsbruck has seven Christmas markets and they do not open on the same day. The season runs from 13 November 2026 to 6 January 2027. The dates below are the official ones from Innsbruck Tourismus for 2026/27.
| Market | Dates 2026/27 | Hours | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old town, in front of the Golden Roof | 13 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 | daily 11:00–21:00 | the oldest and largest; giant Advent calendar, fairy-tale lane |
| Marktplatz | 13 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 | daily 11:00–21:00 | the family market with the Swarovski crystal tree and carousel |
| Maria-Theresien-Strasse | 25 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027 | daily 11:00–21:00 | the modern market with light installations, runs to Epiphany |
| Hungerburg | 20 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027 | Mon–Fri 13:00–19:00, Sat–Sun 12:00–19:00 | the highest, six minutes up the funicular, city views |
| Wiltener Platzl | 20 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 | daily 16:00–20:00 | the small neighbourhood market in Wilten |
| St. Nikolaus, Hans-Brenner-Platz | 20 Nov – 23 Dec 2026 | daily 16:00–21:00 | across the Inn, quieter, facing the old town |
| Bergisel, Kaiserweihnacht | 13 Nov – 20 Dec 2026 | Fri 14:00–20:00, Sat–Sun 11:00–20:00, plus 7 and 8 Dec | at the foot of the ski jump, weekends only |
Which market for whom
- First time in Innsbruck: the old town market in front of the Golden Roof from 13 November, then the 300 metres to Marktplatz. Both daily 11:00 to 21:00.
- With children: Marktplatz for the carousel and the crystal tree, then the funicular up to the Hungerburg market.
- After Christmas: only Maria-Theresien-Strasse and Hungerburg run to 6 January; the others close on 23 December, Bergisel on 20 December.
- A November weekend: Kaiserweihnacht at Bergisel, Friday from 14:00, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00.
Getting there and staying in Advent
Advent weekends are the busiest of the winter in the city. The Innsbruck Card covers public transport and the Hungerburg funicular in Advent too. Coming on a Saturday, book the Munich train (1 h 54) and the hotel weeks ahead: the old town hotels stand on the market itself, the station hotels are ten minutes' walk away.
Plan Advent
Trains from Munich, hotels within walking distance of the markets and guided Advent walks.
Hotels in Innsbruck: Booking.comTrain to Innsbruck: OmioAdvent tours: GetYourGuideWhen do the Innsbruck Christmas markets open in 2026?
The old town and Marktplatz markets open on 13 November 2026, Maria-Theresien-Strasse on 25 November, Hungerburg, Wiltener Platzl and St. Nikolaus on 20 November, and the Kaiserweihnacht at Bergisel on 13 November.
How long are the Innsbruck Christmas markets open?
Old town, Marktplatz, Wiltener Platzl and St. Nikolaus until 23 December 2026, Bergisel until 20 December, Maria-Theresien-Strasse and Hungerburg until 6 January 2027. Old town and Marktplatz open daily 11:00 to 21:00.
Which Innsbruck Christmas market is the best?
The oldest and largest is in the old town in front of the Golden Roof. Marktplatz is designed for families, with the Swarovski crystal tree; Hungerburg has the view.