Holidays in Innsbruck
An Alpine city where cable cars from the centre take you up into the snow, with Christmas markets below. Here's what Innsbruck is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.
An Alpine city where cable cars from the centre take you up into the snow, with Christmas markets below. Here's what Innsbruck is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.

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Mid-November to 6 January is Christmas market season, and the ski season starts in December. January to March has the most reliable snow. June to September is good for hiking and mountain lakes.
Stalls gather under the Golden Roof, with a giant crystal Christmas tree nearby.
Funicular and cable cars rise from the city centre to over 2,000 metres in about 20 minutes.
A quirky park of crystal art rooms with a big indoor and outdoor play area, at Wattens nearby.
Bears, wolves and ibex on a hillside above the city.
Several ski areas are within half an hour by free ski bus, and one ski pass covers them all.
Ride up to the top of the Olympic ski jump for a dizzying view.
Yes. You get a city with markets and museums plus snow and skiing within easy reach, all from one hotel.
Usually from mid-November to 6 January, so you can still catch them after Christmas.
Usually in the mountains above the city, though not always in town. Higher ski areas like the Stubai Glacier are the safest bet.
A long weekend for the markets, or a week with skiing.
Put Innsbruck on standby with everyone's other ideas. You each spread your points in secret, get one veto, and the draw picks where you go.