Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg Christkindlmarkt

One of the oldest Advent markets in Europe, held between the cathedral and the Residenz.

Salzburg Christkindlmarkt
Photo: Eweht · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dates
19 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
Opening hours
Mon–Thu 10am–8.30pm; Fri 10am–9pm; Sat 9am–9pm; Sun and public holidays 9am–8.30pm; 24 Dec 9am–3pm
Admission
Free entry
Address
Domplatz and Residenzplatz, Salzburg

Dates last checked 27 August 2026 · source · Always confirm with the organiser before travelling.

Salzburg Christkindlmarkt

Salzburg’s Christkindlmarkt fills the two linked squares at the heart of the old town, with the cathedral facade on one side and the Residenz on the other, and the fortress lit above. Records of an Advent market here go back to the late fifteenth century. Expect Punsch, Bosna sausages and a strong line in nativity figures and hand-blown glass. The separate markets at Hohensalzburg Fortress and Hellbrunn Palace are both worth the trip out.

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