St. Nikolaus Christmas Market
Christkindlmarkt St. Nikolaus47°16′ N 11°24′ EInnsbruckfrom Nov 20Seasonal
The St. Nikolaus Christmas Market puts five wooden stalls on Hans-Brenner-Platz across the Inn from the Old Town and suits anyone who wants a calm half hour away from the crowds, though there is little to shop for. In 2026 it runs from 20 November to 23 December, daily 16:00–21:00, and the organizer has confirmed the dates.
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St. Nikolaus Christmas Market runs November 20, 2026 to December 23, 2026 · confirmed by the organizer (source)
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
Dates and hours
- November 20, 2026 to December 23, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
- November 21, 2025 to December 23, 2025Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Mon–Sun 16:00–21:00
- Dec 4, 2026 · 16:00–21:00 (At 17:00 St Nicholas sets off from the parish church of St. Nikolaus with angels and musicians and walks to the Old Town.)
- Dec 6, 2026 · 16:00–21:00 (St Nicholas hands out surprises to children at 18:00.)
Access and crowds
- Getting around
- The organizer publishes no access details for Hans-Brenner-Platz.
- Busiest
- 4 and 6 December, when St Nicholas comes through the district.
- Quieter
- Weekday evenings.
Cross the Inn bridge from the Old Town and walk a few minutes into St. Nikolaus to find this one. The organizer bills it as the contemplative market and dresses the square as a small Christmas village, with quiet music and the smell of cinnamon and fir.
It is a good place to end an evening that started at the Golden Roof. On 4 December St Nicholas leaves the parish church of St. Nikolaus at 17:00 with angels and musicians and walks to the Old Town.
Worth knowing
- Come on 6 December at 18:00 if you have children; St Nicholas brings them small surprises.
Quick answers about St. Nikolaus Christmas Market
Which is the quietest Christmas market in Innsbruck?
The St. Nikolaus Christmas market on Hans-Brenner-Platz is a good choice, with five stalls, the fewest the organizer lists for any of its Innsbruck markets. In 2026 it is open 20 November to 23 December, daily 16:00–21:00.
When does St. Nikolaus Christmas Market open in 2026?
St. Nikolaus Christmas Market opens on November 20, 2026 and closes on December 23, 2026. Those dates are confirmed by the organizer.
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