Schloss Hof Christmas Market
Visitors can browse regional handicrafts and culinary treats set against the backdrop of the historic estate. The grounds feature illuminated light installations, historic nativity scenes in the Sala Terrena, and live performances by brass ensembles and choirs. Guests can also visit farm animals at the farmyard nativity scene, decorate gingerbread, and take part in family craft workshops.
Nov 14 – Dec 20, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Christmas Market admission: adults €12.00; children 6–18 years €6.00. Christmas Market including the Schloss Hof estate: adults €24.00; children 6–18 years €13.50; family (2 adults + max. 3 children) €61.50. Guided tour surcharge: adults €5.00; children 6–18 years €3.50. Gingerbread Workshop: €4.00 per gingerbread; Christmas Craft Workshop: €4.00 per craft item; Pony Rides: €1.00 per ride. A palace ticket is required for the state rooms, Christmas exhibition and guided tours.
Hours
10am–7pm on Saturdays and Sundays; 10:00–19:00 on December 7 and 8.
Food & Drink
The market offers festive cuisine and typical delicacies alongside regional arts and crafts.
Pets
No dogs are allowed on the premises.
Location
Tips & Advice
- The market runs on weekends and December 7–8 only, so choose one of those dates before arranging your visit.
- Budget extra for gingerbread (€4), craft items (€4 each), and pony rides (€1 per ride), which are separately charged.
- Buy shuttle tickets online if using the round-trip service from Vienna MAK or Bratislava’s Mlynské Nivy or Eurovea departure points.
- Get a palace ticket to visit the state rooms, Christmas exhibition, or guided tours; guided tours also carry a surcharge.
- Leave dogs and selfie sticks at home, and avoid flash photography because all three are prohibited on the premises.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children aged 6–18 have a reduced-price market ticket.
- A family ticket covers 2 adults and up to 3 children for the market and estate.
- Children up to 18 travel free on the Christmas Market shuttle from Vienna or Bratislava.
- The market also opens on December 7 and 8, in addition to weekends.
- The Christmas Concert with an Ensemble of the Vienna Philharmonic is a separate event on December 6; an online ticket is required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can children and families do at the market?
Families can visit the farmyard nativity scene, write Christmas wishes, decorate gingerbread and join a craft workshop; pony rides are also offered.
What food and drink are available?
The market offers festive cuisine and typical delicacies, and visitors can bake Christmas biscuits.
Does a market ticket include the palace rooms and Christmas exhibition?
No. Visiting the state rooms, Christmas exhibition and guided tours requires a palace ticket.
Which activities have a separate charge?
Gingerbread decorating, craft items, pony rides and guided tours have separate charges.
Can I bring my dog?
No dogs are allowed on the premises.
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