Illustration of a harbour-side Christmas market on a pier with lit fishing boats bobbing beside the stalls (Christkindlmarkt am Hauptplatz)

Christkindlmarkt am Hauptplatz

Surrounded by historic baroque townhouses, visitors can stroll among lovingly decorated stalls clustered around an imposing Christmas tree. Artisan booths showcase a wide variety of handcrafted goods, including ceramics, glassware, wood carvings, Nativity figures, and jewelry. Guests can also enjoy seasonal foods and warm drinks such as punch, roasted nuts, gingerbread, and regional savory specialties.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

christkindlmarkt-linz.at

Hours

November 21–December 23: at least 11:00–19:00, and possibly from 09:00 until no later than 22:00; optional December 24: 09:00–16:00.

Food & Drink

Vendors offer punch, Glühwein, Glühmost, hot chocolate, roasted and candied nuts, gingerbread, waffles, pastries, and savory options such as sausages, Langos, and foil-baked potatoes.

Parking

Park beneath Hauptplatz or in the Pfarrplatz garage.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Craft and gift shoppers

Vibe

Festive and traditional

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Use the market plan to locate individual vendors, and contact them directly if you want to ask about a particular stall’s goods.
  • Plan your visit between the second-to-last Saturday in November and December 23; December 24 opening is optional, not guaranteed.
  • Consider visiting within the guaranteed 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours, since opening earlier or later is not assured.
  • Take time to browse: the market says its stall arrangement lets visitors approach each booth without jostling.
  • Dress warmly for browsing the outdoor stalls in winter, especially if you plan to linger around the tree.

Special Events & Promotions

  • An additional opening on December 24 is optional.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I browse at the stalls?

The market focuses on handmade goods, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, wooden decorations and Nativity figures.

What food and drinks are available?

Stalls offer items such as gingerbread, punch, mulled wine, sausages, Bosna, burgers, pastries and non-alcoholic drinks.

How is the market laid out?

The stalls encircle the Christmas tree, with an arrangement that lets visitors approach each stall without crowding.

Where can I park for the Hauptplatz market?

Parking is available beneath Hauptplatz or in the Pfarrplatz garage.

Can I reach the market by public transport?

Take a tram on lines 1, 2 or 3 to the Hauptplatz stop. Trains arrive at Linz Hauptbahnhof, where you can transfer to a tram.

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