Salzburger Christkindlmarkt am Dom- und Residenzplatz
Set in the UNESCO World Heritage historical center, the market features around 100 stalls beneath a specially designed starry sky light canopy. Visitors can browse traditional handcrafted tree decorations, gifts, and incense, or enjoy Austrian treats, mulled wine, and punch. The event also hosts daily cultural programming, including choral concerts, tower brass music, and visits from the Christkind.
Nov 19, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 All ages Free.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Monday–Thursday 10–20.30; Friday 10–21; Saturday 9–21; Sunday and public holidays 9–20.30. Special hours: December 7, 10–21; December 24, 9–15; December 25–26, 11–18; December 31, 10–18 (food and drink stalls until 1 a.m.); January 1, 11–18.
Neighborhood
Altstadt Salzburg
Food & Drink
Market stalls offer Austrian specialties, mulled wine, and punch.
Accessibility
The market is barrier-free.
Pets
Dogs are allowed.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Come on December 5 for the traditional Krampus run, or on December 6 when Nikolo and the children's Krampus visit the market.
- Bring children for the Christmas readings, part of the daily program that also includes choir concerts, tower brass music and visits from the Christkind.
- Shop for traditional tree decorations, incense and gifts among the roughly 100 stalls set beneath the market's specially designed starry-sky lighting.
- Stay for New Year's Eve, when the market hosts a program and fireworks for the new year while the food stalls stay open late.
- Plan around shorter opening on December 24, 25 and 26, when the market opens later or closes earlier than on regular days.
Special Events & Promotions
- Ceremonial opening of the market on November 19
- Traditional Krampus run on December 5
- Nikolo and the children's Krampus visit on December 6
- Perchten run on December 21
- New Year's Eve market with a program, fireworks to welcome the new year and food stalls open late
Links & Contact
Run by Tourismus Salzburg GmbH
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 contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on the daily program?
There are Christmas readings for children, Christmas tours, choir concerts, visits from the Christkind and tower brass music. Krampus runs are also part of the season.
What can I buy at the stalls?
Around 100 stalls sell traditional Christmas tree decorations, gifts for young and old, incense and items tied to local customs.
What food and drink is there?
You'll find Austrian specialties, mulled wine and punch. Baked potatoes are among the treats.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs are allowed at the market.
What happens on New Year's Eve?
The market becomes a New Year's Eve market. A program fills the wait for the new year, which is welcomed with fireworks, and the food stalls stay open late.
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