My husband and I spent a perfect afternoon in Innsbruck last week visiting the Christmas Markets and town. The city is so picturesque, ticketed into snowy mountains, that the Christmas market made the streets come alive like a fairy tale. We enjoyed steaming mugs of Gluwein and plates of hot, yummy food while exploring the stalls and decorated streets. Vendors... More

Innsbruck, a medieval city on the River Inn offers several fine Christmas Markets to visit.There is the market at the Altstadt (Old Town) in front of the Goldenes Dachl (the Golden Roof (perhaps the most famous attraction there), another at Marktplatz (where you can find a merry-go-round for the kids) and yet another at Maria-Theresien-Strasse. (Please note: These are within... More

This lovely shop has beautiful decorations for Christmas & Easter. I salivated at the gorgeous (but so fragile) glass baubles but unfortunately could not buy any because my hand luggage allowance was already over burdened & we had another 2 weeks traveling before flying home. We did buy some lovely tin Easter ornaments though.. Nice shop to go in for... More

We travelled from Verona by train & thoroughly enjoyed the scenic train trip through Brenner Pass. Innsbruck was all 'decked out' in its Christmas colours. There seemed to be quaint markets in every one of the winding streets of the old city, really lovely street lights, a city centre skating rink, wonderful window decorations & the entire population seemed to... More