Covered market on the Inn with cheese, speck and bread stalls and food counters on the river terrace; counters about EUR 8-16 (~$9-19).
Markthalle Innsbruck is the covered market hall at Herzog-Siegmund-Ufer 1-3 on the bank of the River Inn in Innsbruck, Tyrol. It brings together cheese, speck and bread stalls with food counters, and the counters open onto a river terrace. The offer is mixed, with Tyrolean, Italian, Turkish and French influences, reflecting the city's position on the Brenner route between Austria and Italy. Counter meals cost about EUR 8-16 (about $9-19), making it one of the more affordable ways to eat in the centre. As a market hall it has no Michelin or chef lineage context.
Signature items are the regional products. A board of Tiroler Speck, the lightly smoked and air-dried ham protected by a geographical indication, with Almkäse, the Alpine cheese made on summer pastures, is the emblematic taste of Tyrol. Fresh market sandwiches built from local bread and cured meats offer a quick lunch, and visitors can assemble their own picnic from the stalls. Counter restaurants add hot dishes from several cuisines.
The hall is bright and bustling, with a market-day energy and a casual, communal feel. Dress is casual, and noise is moderate to high at midday, when office workers and shoppers crowd the counters. Wine and beer are available at some counters, and the terrace along the Inn is pleasant in good weather, with views of the colourful façades across the river.
Reservations are not needed. Stall hours are Monday to Friday 7:00-18:00 and Saturday 7:00-13:00, with counter restaurants staying open to about 22:00 Monday to Saturday, and the hall is closed on Sunday. Saturday morning is the liveliest time for produce, whereas weekday lunch is the busiest for counters. Visitors planning a Sunday meal should look elsewhere. The market is a short walk from the Old Town and the Nordkette cable car station.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Mon-Fri 7:00-18:00, Sat 7:00-13:00; counter restaurants to about 22:00 Mon-Sat; closed Sun |
| Reservations | Not needed |
| Address | Herzog-Siegmund-Ufer 1-3, 6020 Innsbruck |
Signature dishes
- Tiroler Speck and Almkäse board
- Fresh market sandwiches
Good to know
- Known for
- Local produce and counter dining
Location
Herzog-Siegmund-Ufer 1-3, 6020 Innsbruck
47.2672, 11.3896 View on map
Highlights
- Tiroler Speck and Almkäse from market stalls
- Food counters from Tyrolean, Italian, Turkish and French kitchens
- River terrace overlooking the Inn
- Counter meals of about EUR 8-16
Tips for visiting
- Closed Sundays; stalls close at 18:00 on weekdays and 13:00 on Saturdays.
- Buy bread, cheese and speck for a picnic by the Inn.
- Weekday lunch is the busiest time at the counters.
- Counters stay open later in the evening than the produce stalls.
When to visit
Saturday morning is best for produce, while weekday lunchtime has the most counter choice. Closed Sundays.
Accessibility
Market halls typically have level floors and wide aisles, which suits wheelchairs and pushchairs, but access to the river terrace should be confirmed on site.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Markthalle open?
Mon-Fri 7:00-18:00 and Sat 7:00-13:00, with counter restaurants open to about 22:00 Mon-Sat. It is closed on Sundays.
What should be tried?
Tiroler Speck and Almkäse boards and fresh market sandwiches are the local choices.
Is a reservation needed?
No, it works on a walk-in basis.
How much does a meal cost?
Counter meals cost about EUR 8-16 (roughly $9-19).