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Advent Market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

Advent Market at Hohensalzburg Fortress 2026

The smallest and highest Advent market in Salzburg sits in the courtyard of Hohensalzburg Fortress. From up there you look over the Old Town, the rooftops and the Salzach, on a clear day as far as the mountains.

Location: Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mönchsberg 34, Mönchsberg 34, 5020 Salzburg
Dates: 27 November 2026 – 20 December 2026
Opening hours: On Advent weekends Fri, Sat & Sun, and on 7 & 8 Dec, 11:00–19:00 · reached by the fortress funicular or on foot via the Mönchsberg
Entry: Free entry to the market · The footpath over the Mönchsberg is free. The funicular and the interior rooms cost extra.

Bildnachweis: Festung Hohensalzburg

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What makes this market special

Get up there by fortress funicular or on foot over the Mönchsberg. It is windy and cold at the top: bring gloves, but the mulled wine up there is earned.

Far-reaching views over the whole Old Town
Few stalls, but a special atmosphere
Open only for a few weeks, 27 Nov to 20 Dec

Food & drink

🍽️ My Favourite Dish

Nusslikör

„Ein kleiner Nusslikör in der kalten Höhenluft: süß, würzig und mit gerösteten Nüssen im Abgang. Für mich gehört er oben auf der Festung dazu, am wärmsten trinkt er sich, wenn man sich dicht an den Stand stellt und über die Dächer der Altstadt schaut."

Opening hours & dates 2026

Dates: 27 November 2026 – 20 December 2026
Opening hours: On Advent weekends Fri, Sat & Sun, and on 7 & 8 Dec, 11:00–19:00 · reached by the fortress funicular or on foot via the Mönchsberg
Entry: Free entry to the market · The footpath over the Mönchsberg is free. The funicular and the interior rooms cost extra.

Getting there & parking

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mönchsberg 34Mönchsberg 34, 5020 Salzburg

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Fahrzeit ab deinem Standort

27 Std. 25 Min.131 Std. 55 Min.ca. 52 Std. 10 Min.572 Std.

With children or a dog?

With a view

Dogs
Leash; funicular with muzzle Dogs may stay in the outdoor areas and ride the funicular only with a leash and muzzle; museums and indoor rooms are closed to them.
Accessibility
Partly step-free Arrive by fortress funicular; the courtyard can be reached by lift. The footpath is steep and not step-free, and nor are the indoor areas.

Details checked by the organiser · 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does the market take place?

Advent Market at Hohensalzburg Fortress: 27 November 2026 – 20 December 2026 — opening hours: On Advent weekends Fri, Sat & Sun, and on 7 & 8 Dec, 11:00–19:00 · reached by the fortress funicular or on foot via the Mönchsberg

Is there an entrance fee?

Free entry to the market

Where exactly is the market?

Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mönchsberg 34, Mönchsberg 34, 5020 Salzburg

Are dogs allowed?

Leash; funicular with muzzle Dogs may stay in the outdoor areas and ride the funicular only with a leash and muzzle; museums and indoor rooms are closed to them.

Is the market accessible?

Partly step-free Arrive by fortress funicular; the courtyard can be reached by lift. The footpath is steep and not step-free, and nor are the indoor areas.

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