Mountain moments: Winter Highlights from the summits to the streets in the Innsbruck region

Last updated on 27.10.2026 | Innsbruck Tourismus

There’s always something going on in the Innsbruck region – thanks to a variety of vibrant events and experiences offering fun and adventure all year around. This winter, the calendar of events is set to get even bigger and better, with new features alongside much-loved classics. Here are five tips for enjoying some truly special moments in the mountains.

Magical mountain moments against an enchanting backdrop: the Innsbruck region offers a packed programme of winter highlights to bring extra sparkle to the darker months of the year. © Innsbruck Tourismus/Luca Jänichen

1. Simply spellbinding: Ice Magic Innsbruck (12.11.2026–21.2.2027)

Making its debut appearance this year on Innsbruck’s Landhausplatz, Ice Magic promises an enchanting experience against a majestic mountain backdrop. Winding trails of ice are the showpiece of this event, inviting skaters of all ages to glide around to their hearts’ content. Light shows, disco nights with DJ events and mouthwatering food sold from charming wooden huts add extra sparkle and make Ice Magic an absolute must for the whole family.

On the winding trails of Ice Magic, skaters of all ages glide across the sparkling ice and enjoy the lights, music and tasty treats on offer on Landhausplatz. © Ice Magic (KI-generiert)

2. Acrobatics in the air: Airdrenaline (27–28.11.2026)

Sport meets hip hop in a spectacular symbiosis at Innsbruck’s Bergisel ski jump in late November. Airdrenaline will attract elite freeski and snowboard athletes from across the globe and stars of the German-speaking rap scene to the Tyrolean capital under its emphatic slogan: “Big Air is coming home”. The event gets started with the FIS Freeski and Snowboard World Cup, featuring 160 participants, with music provided by artists such as K.I.Z.

This year, Innsbruck’s impressive elite ski jumping venue – the Bergisel – will also be hosting a big air spectacle. © Innsbruck Tourismus/Tom Bause

3. Peak performances: Winter Deaflympics (15–24.1.2027)

The Winter Deaflympics is regarded as the world’s most prestigious winter sports event for athletes with hearing loss. The 21st games are being hosted in Innsbruck and Seefeld – marking a return to their original location after almost 80 years. Seven sports on the programme, including ice hockey, curling, chess and futsal, will be staged in the Tyrolean capital. Thrilling contests are guaranteed!

4. Magic in motion: Innsbruck Winter Dance Festival (29.1–28.2.2027)

This year, the Innsbruck Winter Dance Festival will be stirring up excitement among culture enthusiasts from near and far for the fourth time with the promise of top-tier dance showcases. In addition to a production of “Viva la Vida – A Tribute to Frida Kahlo”, which is returning to Innsbruck after an eight-year break, this winter’s festival will feature a brand-new work titled “Maria Magdalena” and lots more. Another new addition is the 270-degree stage at the Dogana, bringing the audience closer than ever to the on-stage action.

Let’s get moving! Visitors to the fourth Innsbruck Winter Dance Festival can expect to see dance performances at the highest level. © Innsbruck Winter Dance Festival/Peter Koren

5. Twice the thrills: FIL Luge World Championships (2–7.2.2027)

Sporting history is set to be made in Igls this February: for the first time, the world championships for both alpine luge and the artificial track discipline will be held in the same place. These events will be staged on the newly adapted ice channel and on the track used for the 1964 Winter Olympics, which has been revived for the medal contests. The action on the ice and on track will also be matched by an exciting programme of fringe events.

Igls will be hosting a world sporting premiere this winter: for the first time ever, the world championships in both alpine luge and artificial track luge will be taking place here at the same time. © Österreichischer Rodelverband/Dietmar Reker

More information about winter highlights in the Innsbruck region is available online at www.innsbruck.info/en/winterhighlights.

About the Innsbruck region
The Innsbruck region is unique in its symbiosis of vibrant urbane space and captivating alpine landscape. It covers both Innsbruck itself – the capital of Tyrol – and over 40 locations in the surrounding area, with six distinct tourist regions: Innsbruck, Inntal-Telfs, Kühtai-Sellraintal, Mieminger Plateau, Patscherkofel Region and Western Plateau. Innsbruck offers all the sights and sophistication of a thriving city, yet sporting thrills and opportunities to conquer your next peak are never very far away. The free Welcome Card offers guests the chance to experience the region in all its diversity, with access to various attractions and free use of local public transport. The official destination management organisation for the Innsbruck region is Innsbruck Tourismus. Innsbruck Tourismus’ 100 or so employees and eleven tourist information offices are on hand to help solo travellers, couples, families and groups enjoy unforgettable holiday moments.

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