{"id":945,"date":"2023-06-08T12:19:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T12:19:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christmasmarkets.io\/?p=945"},"modified":"2024-05-07T04:49:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T04:49:21","slug":"salzburg-christmas-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christmasmarkets.io\/austria\/salzburg-christmas-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Salzburg Christmas Market 2024: Most Beautiful in Austria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Salzburg is known as the city of Mozart, but in my opinion, it’s also the city of Sacher torte. At Salzburg Christmas Market, you can experience both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, I share the unconfirmed dates for 2024, opening times, locations and what you can expect from a winter trip.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Salzburg Christmas Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Situated in front of Salzburg Cathedral, with glimpses of the famous Hohensalzburg fortress above, Christmas in Salzburg is traditional, musical, and magical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The wooden market chalets display unique handmade crafts perfect for your holiday shopping, while the backdrop of Salzburg’s baroque architecture enhances the market’s attraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like Vienna, Salzburg has several large and small markets, some within Salzburg’s city centre and others in the surrounding towns and villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates and Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Salzburg Christmas Market dates: <\/strong>21st November 2024 to 1st January 2025 (unconfirmed).
Location:<\/strong> Dom (Cathedral Square) and Residenzplatz. At the base of the famous Hohensalzburg fortress.
Opening times:<\/strong>
Monday to Thursday: 10am to 8:30pm.
Friday: 10am to 9pm.
Saturday: 9am to 9pm.
Sunday and holidays: 9am to 8.30pm.
Christmas Eve<\/strong>: 9am to 3pm.
Christmas Day:<\/strong> Open 11am to 6pm.
Boxing Day:<\/strong> 11am to 6pm.
27th to 30th December:<\/strong> 10am to 8:30pm.
New Year’s Eve:<\/strong> 10am to 1am.
New Year’s Day:<\/strong> 10am to 6pm.
Admission:<\/strong> Free.
Ice skating:<\/strong> Yes, Ice Magic at Mozartplatz.
Vegetarian:<\/strong> Yes, plenty of options.
Vegan:<\/strong> Yes, plenty of options.
Gluten free:<\/strong> Yes, but limited.
Accessible:<\/strong> Yes.
Pet-friendly:<\/strong> Not recommended.
Reason to visit:<\/strong> Chocolate gingerbread, Mirabell Gardens, Austrian folk traditions.
Recommended tour:<\/strong> Salzburg City and Christmas Markets<\/a> tour.
Salzburg weather in winter:<\/strong> Temperatures average 4\u00b0C \/ -2\u00b0C (high \/ low) in December.
Where to stay:<\/strong>
Hotel Wolf<\/a> is a cosy, classic Austrian hotel 2 minutes from Residenzplatz.

OTHER MARKETS IN SALZBURG:<\/strong>

Mirabell Square:<\/strong> 21st November to 24th December 2024 (unconfirmed).
Hohensalzburg Fortress Courtyard:<\/strong> 1st to 18th December 2024 (unconfirmed).
Advent Magic in Hellbrunn:<\/strong> 21st November to 24th December 2024 (unconfirmed).
St. Leonhard Advent Market:<\/strong> Weekends in December.
Stern Winter Market:<\/strong> 21st November 2024 to 6th January 2025 (unconfirmed).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Convenient Hotels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I suggest staying in the Altstadt, Salzburg’s historic Old Town, as it’s close to many of the city’s sights and attractions. Hotel Wolf<\/a> is one of the nicest hotels in this area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If that hotel doesn’t suit you, this guide to central hotels in Salzburg<\/a>, based on my travels in Salzburg, lists several excellent options that cover all budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n