Illustration of a Christmas market sweets stall with hanging heart cookies and a baker offering a sample (St. Peter Stiftskulinarium Advent Market)

St. Peter Stiftskulinarium Advent Market

Held in the historic Willibaldarkadenhof courtyard of Europe's oldest restaurant, this market transforms the arcade setting into an atmospheric winter wonderland away from the busy old town. Visitors can gather by the mulled wine stand to enjoy selected punch creations amidst seasonal decor. The courtyard atmosphere is complemented by modern live music performances.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

Monday–Thursday 13:30–22:00; Friday–Sunday 12:30–22:00; December 24, 12:00–18:00.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Altstadt

Food & Drink

A courtyard stand serves mulled wine and selected punch creations.

Going?

Location

St. Peter Stiftskulinarium · St. Peter Bezirk 1/4, 5020 Salzburg, Österreich, Salzburg 5020 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Visitors seeking a historic, relaxed christmas-market stop

Vibe

Historic and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Email your booking for the December 25 or 26 holiday menu and say which menu version and how many courses you want.
  • Confirm your Quandoo reservation by credit card within 72 hours and check your spam folder, because unconfirmed bookings are deleted automatically.
  • Try one of the selected punch creations along with the classic Glühwein at the stand in the Willibaldarkadenhof courtyard.
  • Ask for the vegetarian or vegan version when you book the holiday menu or the New Year's Eve gala menu, since both offer them.
  • Plan around Christmas Eve, when the Advent market keeps shorter hours than during the rest of the season.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Holiday menu of four or five courses on December 25 and 26, with vegetarian and vegan versions, reservation needed.
  • Mozart Dinner Concert Silvester Gala on December 31: a five-course dinner with Mozart opera arias in the Baroque Hall.
  • Silvester Gala Menu on December 31: a five-course dinner with selected wines, also available vegetarian or vegan.
  • À la carte lunch on December 31.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to drink?

The Glühwein stand in the Willibaldarkadenhof courtyard serves mulled wine and a selection of punch creations.

Is there live music?

Yes, modern live music plays in the courtyard among the historic arcades.

Can I have Christmas dinner here?

Yes. A holiday menu of four or five courses is served on December 25 and 26, with vegetarian and vegan versions too. To book, email the restaurant with the menu version and number of courses you want. Then confirm the Quandoo reservation by credit card within 72 hours.

What's on for New Year's Eve?

On December 31 there's the Mozart Dinner Concert Silvester Gala in the Baroque Hall, a five-course dinner with arias from Mozart's operas. There's also the Silvester Gala Menu, a five-course dinner with selected wines.

Can companies hold Christmas parties here?

Yes. The Stiftskulinarium has eleven rooms, from the historic Bürgerstube to the Baroque Hall. They suit everything from team dinners to client events and private dining.

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