The Tyrolean Evening is Innsbruck’s classic night out for visitors, and it has been run by the same family for decades. The Gundolfs began staging folk evenings in 1967, and the show still has the warmth of a family business: folk musicians, singers and yodellers, and dancers in traditional dress performing the Schuhplattler, the famous dance of slapped thighs and stamping shoes. It is unashamedly a show for visitors, and it does not pretend otherwise, but it is performed with real skill and good humour, and it introduces the music and customs you might otherwise hear only at a village festival. The setting is the Alpensaal, a hall on Kapuzinergasse near the trade fair grounds, a few minutes from the old town by tram. Each paid ticket includes a drink, and you can add a classic Tyrolean dinner of soup, roast pork or a vegetarian main, and apple strudel. This page links to the Tiqets ticket, sold by the Gundolf family’s own company.
How to visit: the show lasts about ninety minutes and starts in the evening, traditionally at 20:30, with dinner served beforehand or during the show if you book it. Tickets are mobile, and free cancellation is possible up to 24 hours ahead. The Alpensaal is at Kapuzinergasse in the Saggen district, with the entrance around the corner, and tram line 1 runs there from the centre in a few minutes.
What to expect in November 2026: the show runs through the winter, but on fewer nights a week than in summer, so check the calendar on the booking page before you set your plans. Seating is at shared tables, and the atmosphere is sociable, with some audience participation. Children under six do not get food or drink included.
Making the most of it: book the dinner option if you want an easy introduction to Tyrolean food, and arrive early for a better table near the stage. It fits well at the end of a sightseeing day in the old town, and it is a safe bet for mixed-age groups and families with older children.
What to expect
The experience
A ninety-minute stage show of Tyrolean music, yodelling and Schuhplattler dancing, with an optional three-course dinner.
Best time
Any performance night; in winter there are fewer shows a week, so book your date early.
How long
About ninety minutes for the show, or around two and a half hours with dinner.
Tips
Check the winter performance calendar on the booking page, and take tram line 1 from the centre.
Quick picks
- Best for
- A fun, sociable evening that shows off Tyrolean music and dance in one go.
- Families
- Older children love the music and the dancing; under-sixes enter but get no food or drink included.
- Couples
- Book the dinner option for a relaxed evening without having to choose a restaurant.
- Pair with
- A day in the old town at the Golden Roof and the Hofburg.
- Time needed
- An evening.
Good questions
Does the Tyrolean Evening run in November?+
Yes, the show runs through the winter, though on fewer nights a week than in summer. Check the booking calendar for your dates.
What is included in the ticket?+
The ninety-minute show and one drink per paid ticket. Dinner is included only if you book the show-and-dinner option.
Where is the show held?+
In the Alpensaal on Kapuzinergasse, near the trade fair grounds. Tram line 1 gets you there from the city centre in a few minutes.
Is there a vegetarian dinner?+
Yes, the vegetarian menu has a soup, cheese and spinach dumplings, salad and apple strudel. The standard menu has roast pork as the main course.
Who performs the show?+
The Gundolf family has staged Tyrolean evenings since 1967, with musicians, singers and dancers in traditional dress. The family company sells the tickets on Tiqets.
