The surrounding mountains do not only invite skiers but are a great location for a lot of other activities as well, like winter hiking, cross-country skiing, mountaineering and tobogganing. A great number of routes for hiking and snow shoeing attract to explore the glistening winter landscape. For more winter fun you can take your sledge (or rent one) and speed down one of the well-groomed toboggan runs of the region.

More than one Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market) welcomes the visitors in the pre-Christmas period with magical atmosphere, delicious specialities and diverse shopping facilities. Come and enjoy the ambience. In the numerous shops and shopping centres of Innsbruck you can look out for a special gift for your loved ones.

With themed exhibitions and guided tours the city’s museums offer a perfect programme for whatever the weather might be. The cultural, sportive, musical and traditional event highlights prepare entertainment for everyone. And the old town spreads a special kind of charm when the snowflakes are falling.