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Christmas Markets 2024 in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria – Tips and Guide

Post created date: November 30, 2023 por Edson Amorina Jr
Post updated date: October 16, 2024
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Christmas Markets 2023 in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria – Guide

The best Christmas markets in Vienna and Salzburg in Austria, with tips, itineraries, information and an updated agenda for 2024.

Be sure to read our What to do in Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol in Austria.


In addition to indicating the best Christmas fairs in Vienna and Salzburg in Austria, the list below is updated with information from 2024 , but these may change or are not yet available, so the post will be updated periodically.


We have publications detailing Christmas markets in other countries and cities. Be sure to check:

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  • Christmas Markets in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria – Complete Guide 2024
    • Vienna Christmas Markets Tour
    • Christmas Market on Vienna’s Town Hall Square
    • Christmas Village at Belvedere Palace
    • Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace
    • Christmas market at Residenzplatz and Salzburg Cathedral
    • Hellbrunn Advent Magic Christmas Market in Salzburg
    • Salzburg Christmas Market on Mirabell Square
  • Promotions for tours, excursions and tickets to tourist attractions in Vienna
  • Accommodation offers in Vienna, Austria
  • General international travel tips
  • Where to travel next?

Christmas Markets in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria – Complete Guide 2024

Mulled wine, decorations and a giant Christmas tree, Vienna and Salzburg in Austria look beautiful with their Christmas lights and markets.

To help with your trip, we’ve listed the best Christmas Markets in Vienna and Salzburg, with tips and updated information for 2024. Don’t forget to brave the cold and visit Austria during the Advent and end-of-year festivities.


Vienna Christmas Markets Tour

Vienna Christmas Markets Tour

Get into the Christmas spirit with this walking tour of some of Vienna’s traditional Christmas Markets and marvel at the decorations and crafts that reflect the season. Warm up with hot punches and enjoy Christmas treats from the shelves.

Immerse yourself in the traditions of the holiday season with hot punch boosted by extra rum and Christmas cookies to munch on along the way. Hear fun stories, see modern and traditional Christmas markets, stroll the hidden streets of trendy neighborhoods, and much more.



Christmas Market on Vienna's Town Hall Square

Christmas Market on Vienna’s Town Hall Square

  • Schedule : November 16, 2024 to December 26, 2024
  • Address : Rathausplatz, 1. Bezirk, Vienna
  • Time : 10am to 9:30pm
  • Official website : www.christkindlmarkt.at

The Wiener Christkindlmarkt on Rathausplatz , the Christmas Market on Vienna’s Town Hall Square, is the most popular and best-known in the city. Its biggest highlight is the Christmas tree in its center.

There are dozens of stalls offering crafts, gifts, decorations and, of course, typical Christmas food and drinks. Although it is always very crowded, it is a must-see place to experience Christmas in Vienna.


Christmas Village at Belvedere Palace

Christmas Village at Belvedere Palace

  • Schedule : November 15, 2024 to December 31, 2024
  • Address : Prinz-Eugen-Strasse 27, 1030 Vienna
  • Time : 11am to 9pm
  • Official website : www.weihnachtsdorf.at/schloss-belvedere/

Weihnachtsdorf im Wiener Schloss Belvedere is not very big, there are just over 40 stalls in the courtyard of the Belvedere Palace. And its location is exactly the biggest attraction of the Christmas fair: the beauty of Belvedere, the lake and gardens around it make the experience special.

Like every Christmas market, you will find crafts, decorations, gifts and food and drink, both Christmas and typically Austrian.


Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace

Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace

  • Schedule : Weekends from November 23, 2024 to December 22, 2024
  • Address : Schloß Schönbrunn, Gardetrakt, 1130 Wien, Österreich
  • Hours : 10am to 9pm
  • Official website : www.weihnachtsmarkt.co.at

The Kultur- & Weihnachtsmarkt Neujahrsmarkt Schloss Schönbrunn takes place in the courtyard in front of Vienna’s main tourist attraction, Schönbrunn Palace.

There are more than 80 stalls offering crafts, gifts, decorations and, of course, Christmas food and drinks, such as mulled wine and roasted almonds. Highlight is the Christmas tree that adds a festive atmosphere to your visit during the Advent period.


We selected three to be included in any travel itinerary, but there are other Christmas markets in Vienna, such as Spittelberg , Stephansplatz square or Museumsquartier .


Christmas market at Residenzplatz and Salzburg Cathedral

Christmas market at Residenzplatz and Salzburg Cathedral

  • Schedule : November 21, 2024 to January 1, 2025
  • Address : Schönbrunn Palace, 1130 Vienna
  • Hours : 10am to 9pm
  • Official website : christkindlmarkt.co.at

The Salzburger Christkindlmarkt Am Domplatz Und Residenzplatz is one of the most beautiful and oldest Christmas markets in the world, held since 1974. It is held in the middle of Salzburg’s old town, which makes its atmosphere even more beautiful.

In addition to the stalls with Christmas shopping, drinks and food options, the Christmas fair also offers attractions such as parades, music, nativity scenes and Christmas decorations.


Hellbrunn Advent Magic Christmas Market in Salzburg

Hellbrunn Advent Magic Christmas Market in Salzburg

  • Schedule : November 21, 2024 to December 24, 2024
  • Address : Schloss Hellbrunn, Fürstenweg 37, A-5020 Salzburg
  • Hours : 10am to 8pm
  • Official website : https://www.hellbrunneradventzauber.at/
  • Admission : Unlike other Christmas markets, entry to the Hellbrunner Adventzauber is paid. You can enter until 6pm and the entry price is €6.00 ​​per person.

The Hellbrunner Adventzauber has been held in front of Hellbrunn Palace for almost 20 years. You will find a huge Advent calendar, created with 24 facade windows. In the garden, you can stroll through a fairytale forest with trees decorated with Christmas decorations and lights.

On the same grounds as the caves and fountains, visitors can now marvel at an eight-meter-high Christmas angel. Spotlights and a vent transform the angel into a dynamic sculpture with his floating outfit.

The Christmas fair also has stalls with gift options, decorations and food and drinks for visitors of all ages.


Salzburg Christmas Market on Mirabell Square

Salzburg Christmas Market on Mirabell Square

  • Schedule : November 21, 2024 to December 24, 2024
  • Address : Weihnachtsmarkt Mirabellplatz, A-5020 Salzburg
  • Hours : 10am to 9pm
  • Official website : weihnachtsmarkt-salzburg.at

Close to the Residenz and the Dom (Salzburg Cathedral), the Weihnachtsmarkt am Mirabellplatz is very well located, especially for those using public transport. The square is less than 1km from the city’s main station.

Even though it’s small, the Christmas fair has several stalls offering winter food and drinks, such as mulled wine, as well as gift and decoration options.


We selected three to be included in any travel itinerary, but, like Vienna, there are other Christmas markets in Salzburg, such as St. Leonhard or Hohensalzburg .


If you know others, tell us!


Visit to the Christmas Markets in Strobl, St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen in the Salzkammergut region, near Salzburg

Other Christmas markets take place in other cities in Austria, such as Hallstatt. Be sure to explore and comment here for us which one you liked the most.


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Accommodation offers in Vienna, Austria

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General international travel tips

For general travel tips, be sure to check out:

  • The best Travel Quotes to motivate your trip on an adventure!
  • Tips for using Google Flights and buying the best airfare

Where to travel next?

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