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Advent market Christmas Market on Mirabellplatz

Advent market Christmas Market on Mirabellplatz 2026

In front of the baroque facade of Mirabell Palace, with the fortress behind you, stands the Christmas market on Mirabellplatz. It is more compact than the Old Town market and can be walked in half an hour.

Location
Mirabellplatz, in front of Mirabell Palace, Mirabellplatz, 5020 Salzburg
Dates
19 November 2026 – 31 December 2026
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 10:00–20:00, Fri & Sat 10:00–21:00 · 24 Dec 10:00–15:00, 25/26 Dec 11:00–18:00, 27–30 Dec 10:00–19:00, 31 Dec 10:00–19:00 (food stalls longer)
Entry
Free entry

What makes this market special

If you prefer the Salzach side: the river is three minutes away and the Staatsbrücke five, a good start to the evening.

  • Fortress panorama straight from the market
  • Open through the holidays until 31 December
  • Short walk to the river, the Old Town and city buses

Opening hours & dates 2026

Dates
19 November 2026 – 31 December 2026
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 10:00–20:00, Fri & Sat 10:00–21:00 · 24 Dec 10:00–15:00, 25/26 Dec 11:00–18:00, 27–30 Dec 10:00–19:00, 31 Dec 10:00–19:00 (food stalls longer)
Entry
Free entry

Getting there & parking

Mirabellplatz, in front of Mirabell PalaceMirabellplatz, 5020 Salzburg

  • Public transport

    Trolleybus 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 to Mirabellplatz; about 10–15 minutes on foot from the main station

    The Mirabell car park is directly opposite (paid).

Fahrzeit ab deinem Standort

26 Std. 45 Min.91 Std. 30 Min.ca. 50 Std. 55 Min.391 Std. 50 Min.

With children or a dog?

After Christmas
  • Dogs

    On a leash According to the organiser, the City of Salzburg's new market rules have not yet been applied to this market. Please check before you visit.

  • Accessibility

    Level and step-free The whole market area is level and, according to the organiser, accessible with a wheelchair or pram.

  • After Christmas

    Open beyond 25 December, until 31 December 2026.

Details checked by the organiser · 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does the market take place?

Advent market Christmas Market on Mirabellplatz: 19 November 2026 – 31 December 2026 — opening hours: Sun–Thu 10:00–20:00, Fri & Sat 10:00–21:00 · 24 Dec 10:00–15:00, 25/26 Dec 11:00–18:00, 27–30 Dec 10:00–19:00, 31 Dec 10:00–19:00 (food stalls longer)

Is there an entrance fee?

Free entry

Where exactly is the market?

Mirabellplatz, in front of Mirabell Palace, Mirabellplatz, 5020 Salzburg

Are dogs allowed?

On a leash According to the organiser, the City of Salzburg's new market rules have not yet been applied to this market. Please check before you visit.

Is the market accessible?

Level and step-free The whole market area is level and, according to the organiser, accessible with a wheelchair or pram.

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

Trolleybus 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 to Mirabellplatz; about 10–15 minutes on foot from the main station The Mirabell car park is directly opposite (paid).

Is the market open after Christmas?

Yes, it stays open until 31 December 2026.

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