Experience Tyrolean Folk Show in Innsbruck

Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage of the Tyrolean region through traditional music, dance, and costumes displayed at the Tyrolean Folk Show in the picturesque city of Innsbruck. Catch the unique traditions and customs that have been passed down through generations of the Gundolf Family, and get an authentic glimpse into the Tyrolean way of life. Use the guide below to get a comprehensive feel of the show, the city of Innsbruck, and how to make the most of your visit.

Why See the Tyrolean Folk Show?

Tyrolean Evening Show Innsbruck with the Gundolf Family

An authentic experience: Witnessing the Tyrolean Folk Show in person provides an authentic glimpse into the colourful Tyrolean way of life. The performers, dressed in traditional attire, showcase their skills and passion and create an enthusiastic atmosphere.
Great music: Listen to traditional Tyrolean music performed with various instruments, including the distinctive Alpine horn.
Enchanting dance performances: The Tyrolean Folk Show presents traditional dances, characterized by energetic footwork, intricate formations, and joyful expressions, with elaborate costumes worn by the performers that are a visual treat.
Rich history: Deeply rooted in Tyrolean history and traditions, the folk show will take you on a journey dating back 200 years.

Tyrolean Folk Show Highlights

Traditional Tyrolean Music

The Gundolf Family are pioneers of traditional Tyrolean music. Their Tyrolean beats and melodies captivate your mind, body, and soul as talented musicians perform classic Tyrolean folk music with traditional instruments like the accordion, zither, and alphorn. You’ll also be amazed by the deep, resonant tones of the alpine horn, a signature instrument of the region. Listen as skilled musicians create a mesmerizing symphony that echoes through the venue, evoking the spirit of the mountains.

Experience Yodelling

Immerse yourself in the unique art of yodelling as performers showcase their impressive vocal range and melodic yodelling techniques, transporting you to the breathtaking landscapes of the Tyrolean mountains. A form of wordless singing, while yodelling appears in many cultures, it is mostly part of Swiss folk music. Musicians hold an extended single note and modulate it to ensure it fluctuates from the deep sound of the chest voice to the falsetto sound of the head voice.

Lively Folk Dances

The Tyrolean Folk Show features energetic and colourful folk dances performed by skilled dancers wearing traditional Tyrolean attire. Their lively footwork and joyful expressions reflect the region's rich cultural heritage, pushing you to join in the celebration. Witness the rhythmic and acrobatic moves of the Schuhplattler dance, where performers stomp their feet, clap their hands, and slap their thighs in perfect synchronization, creating a lively and entertaining spectacle.

Costume Parade and Entertainment

Revel in more than just music and dance while you see a stunning display of intricate and colourful Tyrolean costumes as performers take to the stage in a lively procession. Showcasing the region's diverse attire and adding a visual feast to the show, enjoy moments of laughter as talented comedians bring humour and fun to the front, infusing it with playful skits and amusing interactions with the audience.

About The Gundolf Family

Pre-Tyrolean Folk Show

The Tyrolean Folk Show’s history is recent, but the foundations were laid back in the 18th century. Mountain farmer and passionate musician Franz Gundolf founded the first village brass band in Häselgehr in the Lech Valley/Tyrol in 1773, kickstarting a legacy that lives on today.

The Grandson

Franz’s grandson, Franz Paulo Gundolf, was born in 1869. He taught music to finance his studies during the day and performed in the guesthouse “Breinössl” in Innsbruck in the evening. He had eight children, each gifted with musical talent.

A Band Took Shape

Franz Paulo’s son Kurt built a music career. He was a bell founder and soloist on the Flügelhorn with the Innsbruck city brass band “Wiltener Stadtkapelle” for 25 years. He and his brothers Otto, Erich and Oskar formed the Gundolf band in 1950 and performed across Europe.

The Birth of the Tyrolean Folk Show

Kurt’s sons Franz, Konrad and Ernst formed the “Alpenbühne Geschwister Gundolf.” They performed with their father Kurt and sisters Fini and Edith as a family ensemble at the historical “Stiftskeller” in Innsbruck. Many singers, musicians, and dancers joined after the group’s success.

Post Foundation

The Gundolf Family’s reputation skyrocketed after their show’s foundation. Post-1967, they performed worldwide, taking Tyrolean musicians to all corners. They toured Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, Holland, Sweden, and Denmark, followed by South Africa, the USA, Canada, and Japan.

Plan Your Visit to Tyrolean Folk Show

Timings: Daily 8:30 PM
Last Entry: Before the show starts
Closed On: Never
Best Time To Visit: Visit in the summer season as the weather is pleasant. Winters in Austria are cold and might be challenging if you’re not used to the chilly climate.

Innsbruck cityscape with snow-capped mountains and winding roads in Austria.

Address: "Alpensaal an der Messe", Ingenieur-Etzel-Straße, 6020 Innsbruck

Find on Maps

By Train: ÖBB S-Bahn lines
Nearest Stop: MESSE
By Tram: Tram line no. 1
Nearest Stop: Messe
By Bus: Bus no. 650, A, C, J, K, M, N1, N2, N7, N8
Nearest Stop: Innsbruck Museumstraße
By Car: Distance from Innsbruck Airport - 5.4 km
Car Parking: Parkgarage Messe Innsbruck, InnenSTADT Garage Innsbruck, and Old Town parking lot are a few nearby parking spots.

Avoid noise: Respect the performers and do not make noise from talking during their performances.
Mobiles off: Turn off or silence your mobile devices to avoid disruptions.
Check photography rules: Photography and recording may be prohibited during the show, so check beforehand.
Respect fellow guests: Avoid blocking the view of other guests and ensure you do not hamper others’ experience.
Dress code: There’s no dress code, but ensure you dress respectfully.

Stadtturm - The Stadtturm in Innsbruck is a historic tower offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains.
Colourful Houses Innsbruck - The colourful houses in Innsbruck add charm and vibrancy to the city's landscape.
Hafelekar - TOP OF INNSBRUCK - 2.334m - Hafelekar - Top of Innsbruck - at 2,334m offers breathtaking views of Innsbruck and the surrounding Alpine peaks.
Liberation Monument - The Liberation Monument in Innsbruck commemorates the city's liberation from Nazi occupation.

Comfortable seats: Tyrolean Folk Show in Innsbruck has spacious and comfortable seats for an enjoyable experience.
Accessibility features: You’ll find several accessibility features, like accessible seats at the venue.
Music and lighting: Tyrolean Folk Show, Innsbruck, has modern audio and lighting systems at the venue for a memorable experience.
Translations: Ask the staff for multi-language translations or subtitles if you do not speak German.
Food and drinks: Food and drinks are available at the venue. You can buy packaged deals, so your food and drinks are part of the ticket.
Toilets: Toilets are available for all, including individuals in a wheelchair.
Parking: Parking space is available, but avoid getting your car. Public transport is better.

Visitor Tips

Book tickets online - Online tickets to the Tyrolean Folk Show in Innsbruck come with discounts and deals. Book online to save money.
Public transport - Public transport is the best choice to reach the Tyrolean Folk Show in Innsbruck. Trams and buses are two options.
Eat before the show - Tyrolean Folk Show in Innsbruck begins at 8:30 PM and ends at 10 PM. Eat early if you’re used to early dinner.
Packaged tickets - You can get packaged tickets to Innsbruck, where your food and drinks will be included.
Dietary restrictions - Inform the staff if you have any dietary restrictions so they can prepare your meal accordingly.
Explore Innsbruck - Innsbruck has several impressive attractions worth visiting. Visit the city for a couple of days or more and ensure you cover its top places.

All Your Questions About Tyrolean Folk Show Tickets Answered

You can buy Tyrolean Folk Show tickets online and offline. Online ticket booking is the better option as you can get deals and discounts.

Enjoy an evening filled with entertainment as the Gundolf family and their troop of authentic Tyrolean musicians and dancers take your breath away!
Tap your feet along as singers show off their yodeling prowess and folk dance moves such as the 'shoe-slapping' dance.
Participate in singing along and giving the dances a go as the performance features vibrant costumes, upbeat music, and frenetic dances.
Get a free drink of your choice from a list of regional beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Inclusions #

Entry to 1.5-hr show
1 drink

Exclusions #

Food and extra drinks (available for purchase at an additional cost)

Tip: During your stay in Innsbruck, don't miss out on the chance to taste a Tyrol specialty 'schlutzkrapfen'.
Children who are 5 and below are granted free admission with no drink included. Admission depends on the availability at the time.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Top of Innsbruck: Nordkettenbahn Round-Trip

Tip: Before leaving for Hafelekar, you can either sit and relax with a hot cuppa at the Seegrube Restaurant.
The Hungerburg Funicular is accessible for wheelchair, pram, and stroller users.
Pets and guide dogs are allowed to tag along. However, they must wear a muzzle or must remain in a suitable transport box during the cable car rides and will not be transported without.
Free WiFi is available on site.
Food and drinks are available to purchase.
Reduced-price parking is available at the Congress Garage (Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck) if you show your ticket and parking ticket at the Congress cash desk (open daily from 8am to 6pm).

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Tip: There’s a huge gift shop at the end. It’s tax-free, and a great opportunity for you to pick something up!
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Free WiFi, Cloakroom.
Reduced-price tickets for guests with disabilities are available at the venue. Please carry a valid ID.
Guide dogs are allowed.
Children up to age 13 must be supervised by their parents or accompanying adults.
There are age and height restrictions for some of the play equipment in the play tower and on the playground.
During peak season, it can get busy which may lead to short waiting periods at the entrance to the Chambers of Wonder due to limited capacities indoors.
Parking is available for cars, camper vans, and buses and photography is allowed.

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show with Gundolf Family

Tip: While in Innsbruck, don't forget to treat yourselves with 'schlutzkrapfen', one of Tyrol's specialities.
Children who are 5 and below are granted free admission with no drink included. Admission depends on the availability at the time.

Inclusions #

Top of Innsbruck: Nordkettenbahn Round-Trip

Round-trip tickets from Congress Station to the Top of Innsbruck
Access to Hungerburg funicular, Seegruben cable car & Hafelekar cable car (that runs every 15 min)

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Skip-the-line entry to Swarovski Crystal Worlds (The Giant, Chambers of Wonder, and The Garden)

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show with Gundolf Family

Entry to 1.5-hour show
1 drink

Exclusions #

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Audio guide (available for hire at the venue)

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show with Gundolf Family

Food and extra drinks (available for purchase at an additional cost)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Nordkettenbahn

Tip: The Nordkette has the Alpine Zoo, which is home to several species of alpine animals, including ibex, lynx, and bears, and is definitely worth a visit!
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Wi-Fi.
Pets and guide dogs are allowed on the cable cars but must wear a muzzle or remain in a transport box during the cable car journey.

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show

Tip: Try some traditional Tyrolean cuisine including dishes like Tyrolean dumplings, schnitzel, and apple strudel (at your own expense) during the show.
Children under the age of 5 are granted free admission with no drink, entrance is subject to availability at the time.

Inclusions #

Nordkettenbahn

Round-trip journey between Congress Station to the Top of Innsbruck
Access to Hungerburg funicular
Access to Seegruben cable car
Access to Hafelekar cable car

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show

1.5-hour entertainment show
1 complimentary drink

Exclusions #

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show

Food & additional beverages (available at extra cost)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Enjoy an evening filled with entertainment as the Gundolf family and their troop of authentic Tyrolean musicians and dancers take your breath away!
Tap your feet along as singers show off their yodeling prowess and folk dance moves such as the 'shoe-slapping' dance.
Participate in singing along and giving the dances a go as the performance features vibrant costumes, upbeat music, and frenetic dances.
Get a free drink of your choice from a list of regional beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Inclusions #

Entry to 1.5-hr show
1 drink

Exclusions #

Food and extra drinks (available for purchase at an additional cost)

Tip: During your stay in Innsbruck, don't miss out on the chance to taste a Tyrol specialty 'schlutzkrapfen'.
Children who are 5 and below are granted free admission with no drink included. Admission depends on the availability at the time.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Top of Innsbruck: Nordkettenbahn Round-Trip

Tip: Before leaving for Hafelekar, you can either sit and relax with a hot cuppa at the Seegrube Restaurant.
The Hungerburg Funicular is accessible for wheelchair, pram, and stroller users.
Pets and guide dogs are allowed to tag along. However, they must wear a muzzle or must remain in a suitable transport box during the cable car rides and will not be transported without.
Free WiFi is available on site.
Food and drinks are available to purchase.
Reduced-price parking is available at the Congress Garage (Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck) if you show your ticket and parking ticket at the Congress cash desk (open daily from 8am to 6pm).

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Tip: There’s a huge gift shop at the end. It’s tax-free, and a great opportunity for you to pick something up!
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Free WiFi, Cloakroom.
Reduced-price tickets for guests with disabilities are available at the venue. Please carry a valid ID.
Guide dogs are allowed.
Children up to age 13 must be supervised by their parents or accompanying adults.
There are age and height restrictions for some of the play equipment in the play tower and on the playground.
During peak season, it can get busy which may lead to short waiting periods at the entrance to the Chambers of Wonder due to limited capacities indoors.
Parking is available for cars, camper vans, and buses and photography is allowed.

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show with Gundolf Family

Tip: While in Innsbruck, don't forget to treat yourselves with 'schlutzkrapfen', one of Tyrol's specialities.
Children who are 5 and below are granted free admission with no drink included. Admission depends on the availability at the time.

Inclusions #

Top of Innsbruck: Nordkettenbahn Round-Trip

Round-trip tickets from Congress Station to the Top of Innsbruck
Access to Hungerburg funicular, Seegruben cable car & Hafelekar cable car (that runs every 15 min)

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Skip-the-line entry to Swarovski Crystal Worlds (The Giant, Chambers of Wonder, and The Garden)

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show with Gundolf Family

Entry to 1.5-hour show
1 drink

Exclusions #

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Audio guide (available for hire at the venue)

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show with Gundolf Family

Food and extra drinks (available for purchase at an additional cost)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Nordkettenbahn

Tip: The Nordkette has the Alpine Zoo, which is home to several species of alpine animals, including ibex, lynx, and bears, and is definitely worth a visit!
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Wi-Fi.
Pets and guide dogs are allowed on the cable cars but must wear a muzzle or remain in a transport box during the cable car journey.

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show

Tip: Try some traditional Tyrolean cuisine including dishes like Tyrolean dumplings, schnitzel, and apple strudel (at your own expense) during the show.
Children under the age of 5 are granted free admission with no drink, entrance is subject to availability at the time.

Inclusions #

Nordkettenbahn

Round-trip journey between Congress Station to the Top of Innsbruck
Access to Hungerburg funicular
Access to Seegruben cable car
Access to Hafelekar cable car

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show

1.5-hour entertainment show
1 complimentary drink

Exclusions #

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show

Food & additional beverages (available at extra cost)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Tickets to Tyrolean Evening Folk Show with Gundolf Family

Enjoy an evening filled with entertainment as the Gundolf family and their troop of authentic Tyrolean musicians and dancers take your breath away!
Tap your feet along as singers show off their yodeling prowess and folk dance moves such as the 'shoe-slapping' dance.
Participate in singing along and giving the dances a go as the performance features vibrant costumes, upbeat music, and frenetic dances.
Get a free drink of your choice from a list of regional beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks.

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1 hr. 30 min.

Combos

Combo (Save 10%): Best of Innsbruck Nordkettenbahn Round-Trip + Swarovski Crystal Worlds Entry + Tyrolean Evening Folk Show

Top of Innsbruck: Nordkettenbahn Round-Trip

Tip: Before leaving for Hafelekar, you can either sit and relax with a hot cuppa at the Seegrube Restaurant.
The Hungerburg Funicular is accessible for wheelchair, pram, and stroller users.
Pets and guide dogs are allowed to tag along. However, they must wear a muzzle or must remain in a suitable transport box during the cable car rides and will not be transported without.
Free WiFi is available on site.
Food and drinks are available to purchase.
Reduced-price parking is available at the Congress Garage (Rennweg 3, 6020 Innsbruck) if you show your ticket and parking ticket at the Congress cash desk (open daily from 8am to 6pm).

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Tip: There’s a huge gift shop at the end. It’s tax-free, and a great opportunity for you to pick something up!
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Free WiFi, Cloakroom.
Reduced-price tickets for guests with disabilities are available at the venue. Please carry a valid ID.
Guide dogs are allowed.
Children up to age 13 must be supervised by their parents or accompanying adults.
There are age and height restrictions for some of the play equipment in the play tower and on the playground.
During peak season, it can get busy which may lead to short waiting periods at the entrance to the Chambers of Wonder due to limited capacities indoors.
Parking is available for cars, camper vans, and buses and photography is allowed.

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show with Gundolf Family

Tip: While in Innsbruck, don't forget to treat yourselves with 'schlutzkrapfen', one of Tyrol's specialities.
Children who are 5 and below are granted free admission with no drink included. Admission depends on the availability at the time.

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Free cancellation

Flexible duration

Combos

Combo (Save 10%): Nordkettenbahn Cable Car + Tyrolean Evening Folk Show Tickets

Nordkettenbahn

Tip: The Nordkette has the Alpine Zoo, which is home to several species of alpine animals, including ibex, lynx, and bears, and is definitely worth a visit!
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility, Wi-Fi.
Pets and guide dogs are allowed on the cable cars but must wear a muzzle or remain in a transport box during the cable car journey.

Tyrolean Evening Folk Show

Tip: Try some traditional Tyrolean cuisine including dishes like Tyrolean dumplings, schnitzel, and apple strudel (at your own expense) during the show.
Children under the age of 5 are granted free admission with no drink, entrance is subject to availability at the time.

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Free cancellation

Flexible duration

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