Lumagica

Visit to the park of lights: the world becomes light as a feather

The globe floats imposingly between ancient trees in the Hofgarten Innsbruck.(Bild: Christof Birbaumer)

Innsbruck's Hofgarten has once again been transformed into a romantic park of lights. Stroll between shimmering animals and a dancing globe. It makes your heart beat faster!

The Innsbruck Court Garden: Created in the 15th century, it was once reserved for imperial highnesses, princes and members of the court. Maria Theresa is said to have cooked here.

When it gets dark over the Tyrolean capital, the lights go on in the Hofgarten.(Bild: Christof Birbaumer)

Fortunately, today the Hofgarten is open to everyone. A green oasis and recreational area that is worth a visit at any time of year. Now, before Christmas, the listed gardens have once again been transformed into a park of lights. When it gets dark over the mountains, the lights go on between botanical rarities, the pond and the romantic music pavilion. For the fifth time, the Hofgarten is hosting the imaginative visual worlds of Lumagica.

There are around 500 motifs to marvel at.(Bild: Christof Birbaumer)

As darkness falls, the fairytale aura unfolds.(Bild: Christof Birbaumer)

Numerous glittering animals fascinate not only children.(Bild: Christof Birbaumer)

500 light motifs with lots of positive energy
The motto of this year's installations is "Peace, Love, Family". Peace, love and family togetherness are evoked between floating globes and singing flowers, Alpine flamingos and glittering marmots. A worthwhile tour that will amaze you and warm your soul. Around 500 light motifs that blend poetically into the historical ambience - Maria Theresa would certainly have liked it.

One particularly imaginative motif: dancing balloons.(Bild: Christof Birbaumer)

Willi and his mom loved the flamingos in front of the Hofgarten pond.(Bild: Christof Birbaumer)

Cordial togetherness is one of the leitmotifs of this year's installation.(Bild: Christof Birbaumer)

Economical thanks to modern LED technology
In addition to artistic aspirations, the inventors of Lumagica, the Tyrolean global company MK Illumination, are also focusing on sustainability and energy efficiency. Thanks to the use of modern LED technology, the total electricity consumption over the opening period (52 days) amounts to around 14,000 kilowatt hours - as much as 15 street lamps need in a year.

Until February 2, Lumagica will be in the Hofgarten Innsbruck (until January 15, daily from 5 - 8.30 pm. From 16.1. Thu - Sun, 5 - 8.30 pm). Last admission daily at 7 pm. Info: www.lumagica.com/innsbruck