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Hellbrunn Advent Magic

Hellbrunn Advent Magic 2026

Around the Renaissance palace of Hellbrunn, thousands of lights glow in Advent. The path leads through the illuminated palace park to huts with craft, mulled wine and a children's programme.

Location: Hellbrunn Palace, Hellbrunner Straße 34, Hellbrunner Straße 34, 5020 Salzburg
Dates: 19 November 2026 – 24 December 2026
Opening hours: Tue–Fri 13:00–20:00, Sat, Sun & public holidays 10:00–20:00 · closed Mondays (except 21 Dec 13:00–20:00) · 24 Dec 10:00–14:00
Entry: €8.00 entry, free from 19:00 · Children up to 6 free, free for everyone on 24 Dec. Entry includes a voucher for a hot drink.

Bildnachweis: Hellbrunner Adventzauber / R. Zauner

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What makes this market special

For families this is the most rewarding market in the city: plenty of room to run, less crowding than in the Old Town. Hellbrunn is easy to reach by car, and buses run there directly from the centre.

Illuminated palace park to stroll through
Lots of space for children, ideal in the afternoon
Closes already on 24 December

Food & drink

Frischer Bauernkrapfen mit Marmelade beim Hellbrunner Adventzauber

🍽️ My Favourite Dish

Freshly baked Bauernkrapfen

„A freshly baked Bauernkrapfen: golden and crisp on the outside, feather-light inside, filled with jam and still warm in the paper bag. At Hellbrunn Advent Magic it is my sweet finish to a stroll through the illuminated palace park."

Opening hours & dates 2026

Dates: 19 November 2026 – 24 December 2026
Opening hours: Tue–Fri 13:00–20:00, Sat, Sun & public holidays 10:00–20:00 · closed Mondays (except 21 Dec 13:00–20:00) · 24 Dec 10:00–14:00
Entry: €8.00 entry, free from 19:00 · Children up to 6 free, free for everyone on 24 Dec. Entry includes a voucher for a hot drink.

Getting there & parking

Hellbrunn Palace, Hellbrunner Straße 34Hellbrunner Straße 34, 5020 Salzburg

Route in Google Maps Get there by Uber Official website

Public transport
Bus line 25 from the main station to ‘Schloss Hellbrunn’, then a few minutes on foot
Paid parking right by the palace, often busy at weekends.

Fahrzeit ab deinem Standort

27 Std. 20 Min.138 Std. 25 Min.ca. 52 Std. 5 Min.572 Std. 50 Min.

With children or a dog?

With children

With children
Recommended with children — plenty of space and short distances between the stalls.
Dogs
On a leash, no muzzle Dogs are welcome and must stay on a leash for the whole visit; according to the organiser there is no muzzle requirement.
Accessibility
Mostly step-free Some paths run over gravel or natural ground and can be harder to use in snow or ice. Accessible parking, Eurokey entry and accessible toilets are available.
When it rains
Takes place in any weather, but entirely outdoors. The organiser does not state whether individual areas are covered. Sturdy shoes are advisable.
Payment
Card accepted at many stalls, some exhibitors cash only Entry can be paid by card, and there is an ATM on site.

Details checked by the organiser · 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does the market take place?

Hellbrunn Advent Magic: 19 November 2026 – 24 December 2026 — opening hours: Tue–Fri 13:00–20:00, Sat, Sun & public holidays 10:00–20:00 · closed Mondays (except 21 Dec 13:00–20:00) · 24 Dec 10:00–14:00

Is there an entrance fee?

€8.00 entry, free from 19:00

Where exactly is the market?

Hellbrunn Palace, Hellbrunner Straße 34, Hellbrunner Straße 34, 5020 Salzburg

Are dogs allowed?

On a leash, no muzzle Dogs are welcome and must stay on a leash for the whole visit; according to the organiser there is no muzzle requirement.

Is the market accessible?

Mostly step-free Some paths run over gravel or natural ground and can be harder to use in snow or ice. Accessible parking, Eurokey entry and accessible toilets are available.

How do I get there, and where can I park?

Bus line 25 from the main station to ‘Schloss Hellbrunn’, then a few minutes on foot Paid parking right by the palace, often busy at weekends.

Is the market suitable for children?

Yes — I would take children to the Hellbrunn Advent Magic. Plenty of space between the stalls, short distances, and it is less crowded than the big squares.

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