More Salzburg Christmas Markets

Birthplace of Mozart and deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site, Salzburg offers several famous Christmas markets to choose from. Visitors will find Advent celebrations, concerts, sleigh rides, and nativity scenes in many of the city’s historic streets, woven into the maze of market stalls. The best known of these markets takes over Cathedral and Residenz squares, filling the whole city centre with stalls and bustling holiday crowds. Austrian treats, toys, traditional performances, and loads of Christmas baubles draw people to Salzburg Christmas Market from all over the world. Other Christmas markets in the city can be found at Mirabell Square, Karajan Square, Hellbrunn Palace, and the annual Advent Market takes place at Hohensalzburg Fortress, each offering a unique and beautiful venue for enjoying the holidays.