Tiroler Abende

Immerse yourself in Austrian tradition as you attend a folk program with singing, dancing, yodeling, and more. Let the Gundolf Family–a staple in Innsbruck since 1967–entertain you with a 1.5-hour presentation. For many people, the Gundolf Family is a group of musical ambassadors representing Innsbruck and the historical region of Tyrol around the world. With a varied and attractive program, you will be delighted as you watch Tyrolean dances and “shoe-slapping.” You will also hear typical Tyrolean songs and yodeling. Don't be surprised if you find yourself wanting to dance, sing, and clap along too. In addition to the show, you will have the option of enjoying a drink or taking part in a 3-course meal before the show at 7 PM or during the show starting at 8.30 PM. This includes: Pumpkin soup Roast pork with potatoes and vegetables Apple strudel with whipped cream Program: Music / Schuhplattler – "Reith im Winkel“ (folk-dance) / Yodel-song / Tyrolean figure-dance / Song on the singing saw / Yodel-song / Schuhplattler (folk dance) - Cross Polka / Solo on the country-harp / Alphornklänge = alphorn-sounds / Solo on special tuned cow-bells / Yodel-song / Hackbrett – typical Tyrolean string instrument / Tiroler Holzhackertanz = Woodchoppers dance Intermission Innsbruck Fanfare / Yodel-song / Solo on the zither/ The millers dance / Raffele = old tyrolean string instrument / Jealousy dance / Hölzernes G`lachter = wooden xylophone / Cowbell dance / Yodel-song / Miners dance / Bozner Bergsteigermarsch = the march of the mountaineers Finale (popular songs of visiting countries) Songs, dances and music of this program have been recorded on DVD, video, and CD (which can be purchased on the spot). 

Enjoy a traditional Tyrolean Advent concert with the Gundolf Family. Listen to brass instruments, string music, and traditional Tyrolean Christmas songs in the Alpensaal venue in Innsbruck. Experience the traditional Innsbruck Christmas market, which takes place every year in the historic old town of Innsbruck, right in front of the famous Golden Roof, surrounded by beautifully preserved medieval facades. With atmospheric Advent brass bands, Tyrolean string music, and traditional Advent and Christmas songs in a cozy atmosphere, you will also be musically put into the Christmas spirit. Available on Dec. 14th & 23rd only! The centrally located Alpensaal venue, which has been redesigned with wooden furniture in a traditional style and great attention to detail, offers the event the perfect setting in a cozy atmosphere. Just a few minutes' walk from the central "Hofgarten" bus parking lot, the event hall is also ideally suited logistically as a venue for a musical program item as part of a visit to Innsbruck.