Innsbruck: Tyrolean Folk Show Ticket & Optional Dinner

Summary

Tyrolean music laughter & apple strudel in Innsbruck’s heart

You’ll sit elbow-to-elbow with travelers and locals at Innsbruck’s ALPENSAAL venue for a night of Tyrolean folk dancing, live music, and laughter. There’s an option for a full 3-course dinner (pumpkin soup is a surprise hit) and your ticket includes one drink. Expect real warmth — and maybe to find yourself clapping along before you realize it.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to clap along so much — or to laugh that hard when the Gundolf family started their cowbell routine. The ALPENSAAL venue in central Innsbruck is sort of tucked away (the entrance is around the corner by the tram stop), but you can hear the hum of voices and accordion from outside. We’d barely sat down before a server whisked over our drinks and pointed us toward the stage — “It gets lively fast,” she grinned. She wasn’t kidding.

Our guide for the night, if you could call him that, was one of the dancers — he kept popping up between acts to explain what was going on (in English and German, sometimes both at once). There was this shoe-slapping dance that looked impossible until they made it look like second nature. Someone near us tried to yodel along during a song; everyone cracked up, including half the band. If you’re thinking about a Tyrolean folk show ticket in Innsbruck, just know it’s not stiff or formal at all. It’s noisy, warm, kind of chaotic in a good way.

I went for the dinner option because…well, why not? The pumpkin soup was sweet and earthy (I still think about that first spoonful), then roast pork with potatoes arrived steaming. Apple strudel came last, with cream melting off the side. I’m not sure if it was the food or the music or maybe both together, but something about that room felt genuinely local — like you were part of someone’s family party for a night. And yeah, I butchered “Dankeschön” trying to thank our server; she just smiled wider.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Attend Tyrolean folk show in Innsbruck

• Walk to Alpensaal an der Messe
• Enter via Ing.-Etzel-Straße entrance
• Enjoy traditional Tyrolean music and dance
• Watch cow-bell ringing and shoe-slapping
• Experience yodelling and folk songs

Top questions

Where is the Tyrolean folk show held in Innsbruck?

The show takes place at ALPENSAAL an der Messe/Expo, Kapuzinergasse 11; entrance is on Ing.-Etzel-Straße next to tram stop "Messe".

How long does the Tyrolean folk show last?

The program lasts about 90 minutes.

Is dinner included with my Tyrolean folk show ticket?

Dinner is only included if you select the meal option when booking; otherwise it's just the show and one drink.

What food is served with the dinner option?

The menu includes pumpkin soup, roast pork with potatoes and vegetables, plus apple strudel with whipped cream. Vegetarian options are available if requested in advance.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, ALPENSAAL is fully wheelchair accessible including entrances and restrooms.

Can I get to ALPENSAAL by public transport?

Yes, it's right next to tram stop "Messe" and about a 10-minute walk from Innsbruck Old Town.

Are children allowed at the Tyrolean folk show?

Yes, infants and small children can attend; prams or strollers are welcome.

Do I need to worry about weather for this event?

No; ALPENSAAL is an indoor venue with air conditioning so weather isn’t an issue.

What’s included

Your evening includes entry to ALPENSAAL for a 90-minute Tyrolean folk show featuring live music and dance by local performers plus one drink; if you choose the dinner option when booking you’ll also get a three-course meal with pumpkin soup, roast pork (or vegetarian alternative), and apple strudel before heading out into Innsbruck’s night air again.