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Every year the traditional Christmas markets took place in Salzburg. The old town looks magical and besides getting Christmas presents and souvenirs you can also enjoy culinary fine baked goods. What would Christmas time be without our Christmas markets! One of the most stunning markets is the traditional Salzburger Christmas Market in the old town. But also a lot of others are drawing everybody’s attention!
Salzburg Christmas Market
The most famous christmas market is the one around the cathedral. The Residenzsquare and the Catedralsquare offer a lot of opportunities for Christmas shopping. At the beautiful decorated Christmas booths Advent wreath, Christmas cribs, Christmas tree decoration and various traditional souvenirs are on sale. Various mulled wine booths and culinary fine baked goods is a feast of all your gustative senses. Our insider tip: Enjoy a mulled wine and a yummy “Haunsberger“ at one oft the christmas booths.
Opening Hours:
17. November till 26. December 2011
Monday till Thursday 10am till 8.30pm
Friday: 10am till 9pm
Saturday and bank holidays: 9am till 9pm
Sunday: 9am till 9:30pm
24. December – Christmas Eve: 9am till 3pm / 25. and 26. December 2010: 11am till 6pm
“Adventzauber” in Hellbrunn
One of the most famous Christmas markets is the one in Hellbrunn. Especially for adults and children this market offers outstanding attractions (petting zoo, winter fairy tale train…) Besides the gorgeous decorated christmas booths you can also visit the magical crib in the palace of Hellbrunn.
Opening hours:
17. November till 30. November 2011
Wednesday till Friday: 1pm till 8pm / Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays: 10am till 8pm
1. December till 24. December 2011
Monday till Friday: 1pm-8pm / Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays: 10am-8pm
24. December – Christmas Eve: 10am till 2pm
Christmas Market at the Mirabellsquare
Also the christmas market in front of the castle of Mirabell is enchanting each visitor every year with his traditional charm. Mulled wine, culinary delicacies and aesthetic decoratetd booths present a magical christmassy image.
Opening hours:
17. November till 24. December 2011
Mo, Tue, Wed, Fr: 10am till 8pm / Thu: 9am till 8pm
Saturday and bank holidays: 10am till 9pm / Su: 10am –till 8.30pm
Christmas Eve: 10am till 3pm
Adventmarket in the courtyard of Hohensalzburg fortress
Whether you arrive on foot or by funicular – high above the city’s rooftops – you will find a charming Advent market, which transforms you through the countless christmas booths and a colorful entertainment programm into a magical world. Also the stunning view of Salzburg and its beautiful christmas markets is worth to visit. Local handicrafts, exceptional gift ideas and culinary delicacies offers specials for everybody. Children will also have fun in doing their own handicrafts. The traditional “Christ Child Salute” by the Armed Fortress Guild will take place at noon on December 24.
Opening hours:
25. November – 18.December 2011
Each Advent weekends (Fr, Sat, Sun) and December 8 and 9
Adventmarkt in St. Jakob am Thurn
Our special insider tip will be the Adventmarket in St. Jakob am Thurn. As opposed tot he other markets this one is very small and offers an outstanding ambience between a pilgrimage church, a pond and a small courtyard.
Culinary delicacies, mulled wines, chestnuts are offered at the small traditional booths. Specialities from the area (Speck, farmhouse bread….) are in great demand for take away. In our opinon this christmas market is a must-see for everybody!
Opening hours:
26. November till 18. December 2011
Sat, Sun, bank holidays 2pm till 7pm
