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Advent market Salzburg Christmas Market

Advent market Salzburg Christmas Market 2026

The big Christmas market between the cathedral and the Residenz is the heart of Salzburg's Advent. The tradition goes back to the 15th century, and you can feel it: wooden stalls, the smell of gingerbread, mulled wine and roasted almonds, and the illuminated cathedral dome above it all.

Location: Domplatz & Residenzplatz, Old Town, Domplatz, 5020 Salzburg
Dates: 19 November 2026 – 1 January 2027
Opening hours: Mon–Thu 10:00–20:30, Fri 10:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–21:00, Sun & public holidays 09:00–20:30 · 24 Dec 09:00–15:00, 25/26 Dec 11:00–18:00, 31 Dec 10:00–18:00 (food stalls until 01:00), 1 Jan 11:00–18:00
Entry: Free entry

Bildnachweis: TSG Tourismus Salzburg GmbH / G. Breitegger

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What makes this market special

Between the stalls you'll find nativity scenes, wooden toys, ceramics and hand-knitted goods, plus Salzburg classics such as Kaiserschmarrn and baked apples. Choirs, brass groups and the Krampus runs of the Salzburger Schiachpercht'n appear regularly.

The classic among the markets, right in the UNESCO-listed Old Town
Regional craft and nativity scenes, hardly any mass-produced goods
Most atmospheric in the evening, noticeably quieter on weekdays

Food & drink

🍽️ My Favourite Dish

Haunsberger

„A freshly baked roll, split open and generously filled with pork, sauerkraut, mustard and warming winter spices, warm in your hand, the Haunsberger on Domplatz is the real reason I stop at the market in Advent."

Opening hours & dates 2026

Dates: 19 November 2026 – 1 January 2027
Opening hours: Mon–Thu 10:00–20:30, Fri 10:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–21:00, Sun & public holidays 09:00–20:30 · 24 Dec 09:00–15:00, 25/26 Dec 11:00–18:00, 31 Dec 10:00–18:00 (food stalls until 01:00), 1 Jan 11:00–18:00
Entry: Free entry

Getting there & parking

Domplatz & Residenzplatz, Old TownDomplatz, 5020 Salzburg

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Fahrzeit ab deinem Standort

27 Std. 25 Min.131 Std. 55 Min.ca. 52 Std. 15 Min.571 Std. 55 Min.

With children or a dog?

After Christmas

Dogs
Leash & muzzle Under the new market rules (from 1 November 2026) dogs are allowed on a leash and with a muzzle, please keep them on a short leash because of the crowds.
Accessibility
Step-free According to the organiser, the market is fully step-free.
After Christmas
Open beyond 25 December, until 1 January 2027.

Details checked by the organiser · 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does the market take place?

Advent market Salzburg Christmas Market: 19 November 2026 – 1 January 2027 — opening hours: Mon–Thu 10:00–20:30, Fri 10:00–21:00, Sat 09:00–21:00, Sun & public holidays 09:00–20:30 · 24 Dec 09:00–15:00, 25/26 Dec 11:00–18:00, 31 Dec 10:00–18:00 (food stalls until 01:00), 1 Jan 11:00–18:00

Is there an entrance fee?

Free entry

Where exactly is the market?

Domplatz & Residenzplatz, Old Town, Domplatz, 5020 Salzburg

Are dogs allowed?

Leash & muzzle Under the new market rules (from 1 November 2026) dogs are allowed on a leash and with a muzzle, please keep them on a short leash because of the crowds.

Is the market accessible?

Step-free According to the organiser, the market is fully step-free.

Is the market open after Christmas?

Yes, it stays open until 1 January 2027.

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