Innsbruck St Nicholas Procession
Nikolauseinzug in die Innsbrucker Altstadt47°16′ N 11°24′ EProcessionDec 4, 2026Seasonal
The Innsbruck St Nicholas Procession brings St Nicholas with angels and musicians from the St. Nikolaus district across the Inn into the Old Town, and it suits families with young children, who recite a poem and get a small gift. In 2026 it sets off at 17:00 on Friday 4 December, and St Nicholas visits four of the city's markets on 5 and 6 December.
Dates and hours
- December 4, 2026 to December 6, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
St Nicholas comes before the Christkind in Austria, and Innsbruck gives him several evenings. On 4 December he leaves the parish church of St. Nikolaus at 17:00 with his angels and a band of musicians and walks into the Old Town. On the markets the children gather to recite a poem for him and receive a small present in return.
The next two days spread the visits around. On Saturday 5 December he hands out treat bags on Marktplatz every hour from 15:00 to 17:00. On Sunday 6 December he is at Wilten and Hungerburg at 17:00 and at the St. Nikolaus market at 18:00. The Hungerburg visit comes with a Krampus run, so choose Wilten or St. Nikolaus for small children who scare easily.
Worth knowing
- Help children learn a short verse before the evening; St Nicholas listens to each one.
Quick answers about Innsbruck St Nicholas Procession
When does St Nicholas come to Innsbruck in 2026?
St Nicholas walks from the parish church of St. Nikolaus into Innsbruck's Old Town on Friday 4 December 2026 at 17:00. He then visits Marktplatz on 5 December and the Wilten, Hungerburg and St. Nikolaus markets on 6 December.
What are the opening hours of Innsbruck St Nicholas Procession?
Innsbruck St Nicholas Procession is open the main procession sets off at 17:00 on Friday 4 December 2026 from the parish church of St. Nikolaus.
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