Innsbruck’s “Christmas in the Mountains”

Innsbruck‘s Christmas Markets
Sun 7 Dec. 2014 | 6 pm
“PERCHTEN” DEVILS’ RUN IN MARIA-THERESIEN-STRASSE
Cumbersomely, the mystical figures struggle forwards in their heavy
costumes. But they push on relentlessly, beating drums, sounding
goat horns and doing a “witching” dance. An unforgettable highlight
with the Weilerpass group from Kirchbichl.
Fri 12 Dec. 2014 | 6.30 pm
TORCH DANCE IN FRONT OF THE OTTOBURG RESTAURANT/OLD TOWN
For the Feast of Saint Lucia, the artful dancers from Innsbruck’s
Town and Country Traditional Costume Society bring brilliant firelight
to the dark winter night.
Sun 14 Dec. 2014 | 6 pm
PERFORMANCE BY THE WILDSCHÖNAU GOSPEL CHOIR
Rousing Christmas music by one of the most well-known choirs in
Tyrol, at the Theatre Wagon in Kiebachgasse lane.
Thu 18 Dec. 2014 | 6 pm
“WATTENBERGER HERBERGSSUCHER”, THEATRE WAGON,
KIEBACHGASSE
Joseph and the heavily pregnant Mary are looking for a place to stay
in Bethlehem – a popular musical play presented by the traditional
“Herbergssucher” (inn seekers) from Wattenberg.
Sun 21 Dec. 2014 | 5 pm
INNSBRUCK’S CHRIST CHILD PROCESSION
Accompanied by shepherds, angels and sheep, the Christ Child makes
his way across Innsbruck in his magnificent carriage. More than
500 children from Innsbruck’s schools provide a joyful atmosphere
that gets the whole family in the Christmas spirit. The festive procession
goes down Maria-Theresien-Straße, Marktgraben, Herzog-
Otto-Straße and Herrengasse and on to the State Theatre (Landestheater),
where all join in to sing “Silent Night”. Admission free!
Wed 24 Dec. – Sun 28 Dec. 2014 | 5 pm
FESTIVE TOWER MUSIC
Christmas melodies from the Golden Roof, the balcony of Weinhaus
Happ and the Town Hall in the historic centre provide a
special musical experience.
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