Ambras Innsbruck Castle was again the scene of one of the largest and most traditional cultural festivals of Tyrol. Exactly 30 years ago, the first castle festival took place in the middle of the incomparable castle backdrop. The anniversary offered a very special reason to celebrate and so this year’s castle festival inspired thousands of visitors from near and far. Thus, the anniversary edition was able to build on the previous huge success of the festival, which is organized by Ambras Innsbruck and the Innsbruck festival weeks of the old music!
As in previous years, the large arrival with honor guests, artists, music and beautifully costumed started at 2 p.m. in the most beautiful summer weather. Under great applause, the Mayor of Innsbruck, Johannes Anzengruber, welcomed those present and ceremoniously declared the Jubilee Castle Festival opened.
Many visitors took advantage of the short tours to the Ambras highlights- the armaments or the famous art and miracle chamber- and this year’s special exhibition The Art of Beauty (June 18 to October 5, 2025). With music like at the court of Archduke Ferdinand II. The sonorous concerts of the Ensembles Roses Flowers in the St. Nikolauskapelle and the TRA Noi sets in the Spanish hall.
However, the new highlight for the anniversary and declared favorite of the children was the fantastic, fire -breathing dragon Freedom And his exciting fights. In addition, the proven knight fights, flag wingers, stilts and the spectacular acrobatics shows, and dance performances were amazed. The youngest festival visitors were also enthusiastic about the historical children’s games, the painting station and especially the face painting!
The unique historical atmosphere – peppered with culture and entertainment for the whole family – brought the Renaissance back to life and made the festival an unforgettable experience!
The AMBRAS Jubilee Castle Festival was generously supported by the main sponsor Innsbruck municipal company and the Austrian Federal Gardens, the Federal Ministry of WKKMS, the state of Tyrol, the city of Innsbruck, Innsbruck Tourism, the Tyrolean daily, the shop and private donor shopping center.
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