Christmas Market Innsbruck E-Book

Cristina Berna

• Herausgeber: Books on Demand
• Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Seitenzahl: 20

Beschreibung

Innsbruck was founded as a market place in 1133 when the Counts of Andechs bought a field on the left bank of the Inn, today St. Nikolaus. Innsbruck was an important trading post on the Brenner Pass route to Italy some 30 km south, the easiest crossing of the Alps. As part of the Via Imperi, it was under the special protection of the king and the income allowed the city to flourish. There are usually at least four Christmas markets in Innsbruck, and the next one is in the old town the Altstadt, just as you cross from the bridge. The Altstadt the Old Town is rich in what is called imperial architecture buildings from the period Innsbruck was the favored town of the Habsburg emperors of the Holy Roman Empire.

Leseprobe

About the authors

Cristina Berna loves photographing and writing. She also creates designs and advice on fashion and styling.

Eric Thomsen has published in science, economics and law, created exhibitions and arranged concerts.

Also by the authors:

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Florida Cakes

Catalan Pastis – Catalonian Cakes

Andalucian Delight

World of Art

Hokusai – 36 Views of Mt Fuji and other titles

Christmas

Christmas Nativity – Spain and other titles

Outpets

Deer in Dyrehaven – Outpets in Denmark

Florida Outpets

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Missy’s Clan

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Missy’s Clan – Education

Missy’s Clan – Kittens

Missy’s Clan – Deer Friends

Missy’s Clan – Outpets

Missy’s Clan – Outpet Birds

Vehicles

Copenhagen vehicles – and a trip to Sweden

Construction vehicles picture book

Trains

American Firetrucks

American Police Cars

American National Guard

American Fireboats and other titles

Contact the authors

[email protected]

Published by www.missysclan.net

Cover picture: Swarovski Christmas Tree, Christmas market am Marktplatz, Innsbruck, Austria

Inside: Stall at the Christmas Market in Altstadt, Innsbruck, Austria

Content

Introduction

Innsbruck

Christkindl Markt am Marktplatz

Christkindlmarkt am Altstadt

Getting Cold

Silent Night

Introduction

Europe has many wonderful old traditions, and one of them is the Christmas market.

The December market in Vienna is recorded since 1298, but Innsbruck was actually founded as a market in a field already in 1133 and it could be argued that the December market here would be even older.

The wonderful Tyrolian atmosphere makes this a must for anyone enjoying the Christmas markets.

Dec 2018 Christmas market, market square, Innsbruck ©Berna 2018

Innsbruck

Innsbruck is the capital of Austria’s western state of Tyrol. It is a city in the Alps that's long been a destination for winter sports. It hosted the Olympics several times – 1964 and again in 1976.

It is the fifth largest town in Austria with 133.000 inhabitants. It is a youthful town with a university.

Innsbruck is also known for its Imperial and modern architecture.

Dec 2018 Herzog-Siegmund-Ufer, Innsbruck ©Berna 2018

The Nordkette funicular, with futuristic stations designed by architect Zaha Hadid, climbs up to 2,256m from the city center for skiing in winter and hiking or mountaineering in warmer months.

You see skiers fully equipped in the streets.

Dec 2018 Inn from Innbrucke, Innsbruck. Nordkette mountain range with the ski pistes up behind. ©Berna 2018