{"id":10656,"date":"2025-10-02T17:30:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T15:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/salzburg-christmas-markets-2025-what-to-see-where-to-stay-and-where-to-eat\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T21:58:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T20:58:16","slug":"salzburg-christmas-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Salzburg Christmas Markets 2025: What to See, where to Stay, and where to Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Salzburg Christmas Markets 2025 \u2013 What to See, Where to Stay, and Where to Eat<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Are you wondering where to go this Christmas season and are the <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/dovolenkarka\/mRXVo7zbsq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salzburg Christmas markets<\/a><\/strong><\/span> calling your name? Then believe that this Austrian city is one of the most magical Advent destinations in Europe. The historic center beneath Hohensalzburg Fortress lights up with hundreds of lights in December, and the famous Christkindlmarkt in the square by the cathedral is one of the oldest in Austria.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/dovolenkarka\/mRXVo7zbsq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>&gt;&gt; TOP 10 ACCOMMODATIONS IN SALZBURG &lt;&lt; <\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10201\" style=\"width: 2170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/obrazek-140-2\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10201\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10201\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-140.jpg\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets \" width=\"2160\" height=\"1442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-140.jpg 2160w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-140-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salzburg Christmas Markets \/ \u00a9Tourismus Salzburg GmbH \/ G.Breitegger<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\" >Salzburg Christmas Markets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Salzburg_Christmas_Markets_%E2%80%93_Dates_2025\" >Salzburg Christmas Markets &#8211; Dates 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Salzburg\" >Where to Stay in Salzburg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Salzburg_Christmas_Markets_%E2%80%93_What_to_See_Here\" >Salzburg Christmas Markets &#8211; What to See Here?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Salzburg_Christkindlmarkt\" >Salzburg Christkindlmarkt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Advent_Singing_and_more_in_the_Cathedral\" >Advent Singing (and more) in the Cathedral<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Hohensalzburg_Fortress\" >Hohensalzburg Fortress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Mirabell_Gardens\" >Mirabell Gardens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Hellbrunn_Advent\" >Hellbrunn Advent<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Where_to_Eat_and_for_Christmas_Specialties_%E2%80%93_Salzburg\" >Where to Eat and for Christmas Specialties &#8211; Salzburg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Practical_Advice_and_Tips_for_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\" >Practical Advice and Tips for Salzburg Christmas Markets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span>Salzburg Christmas Markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a weekend trip for a Christmas atmosphere, then I&#8217;ve prepared a complete guide for you on what to see, <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/dovolenkarka\/mRXVo7zbsq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">where to stay<\/a> <\/strong><\/span>, and where to go for some traditional food.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salzburg_Christmas_Markets_%E2%80%93_Dates_2025\"><\/span>Salzburg Christmas Markets &#8211; Dates 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>November 20, 2025 &#8211; January 1, 2026 <\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Monday &#8211; Thursday 10 AM &#8211; 8:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Friday 10 AM &#8211; 9:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Saturday 9 AM &#8211; 9:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Sunday and Public Holidays 9 AM &#8211; 8:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Special Opening Hours<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>December 7, 10 AM &#8211; 9:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>December 24, 9 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>25.+26. December 11 AM &#8211; 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>December 31, 10 AM &#8211; 6:00 PM (Gastronomy until 1 AM)<\/li>\n<li>January 1, 11 AM &#8211; 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_10202\" style=\"width: 2170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/obrazek-141\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10202\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10202\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-141.jpg\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets \" width=\"2160\" height=\"1189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-141.jpg 2160w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-141-768x422.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salzburg Christmas Markets \/ \u00a9Tourismus Salzburg GmbH \/ G.Breitegger<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Salzburg\"><\/span>Where to Stay in Salzburg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/elefant-family-business.cs.html?aid=347511&amp;label=mkt123sc-a0c486c5-5224-44ed-a04b-cbeb1eb12c63&amp;sid=2ec81714fa30d6b6b49f17286c59a3f3&amp;all_sr_blocks=494369502_165974070_2_2_0&amp;checkin=2025-12-09&amp;checkout=2025-12-11&amp;dest_id=4943695&amp;dest_type=hotel&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=494369502_165974070_2_2_0&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=494369502_165974070_2_2_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=494369502_165974070_2_2_0__57920&amp;srepoch=1759417757&amp;srpvid=2a266a8cec310219&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hotel Elefant Family Business<\/b><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n\u2705 Right in the historic center<br \/>\n\u2705 Stylish 13th-century building <a style=\"background: #d6336c; color: #fff; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/elefant-family-business.cs.html?aid=347511&amp;label=mkt123sc-a0c486c5-5224-44ed-a04b-cbeb1eb12c63&amp;sid=2ec81714fa30d6b6b49f17286c59a3f3&amp;all_sr_blocks=494369502_165974070_2_2_0&amp;checkin=2025-12-09&amp;checkout=2025-12-11&amp;dest_id=4943695&amp;dest_type=hotel&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=494369502_165974070_2_2_0&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=494369502_165974070_2_2_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=494369502_165974070_2_2_0__57920&amp;srepoch=1759417757&amp;srpvid=2a266a8cec310219&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SHOW AVAILABILITY<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/hofwirt.cs.html?aid=347511&amp;label=mkt123sc-a0c486c5-5224-44ed-a04b-cbeb1eb12c63&amp;sid=2ec81714fa30d6b6b49f17286c59a3f3&amp;all_sr_blocks=7043720_351492239_2_1_0_359442&amp;checkin=2025-12-09&amp;checkout=2025-12-11&amp;dest_id=70437&amp;dest_type=hotel&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=7043720_351492239_2_1_0_359442&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=7043720_351492239_2_1_0_359442&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=7043720_351492239_2_1_0_359442_37733&amp;srepoch=1759417827&amp;srpvid=3a596aafd6b80a86&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Altstadt Hotel Hofwirt<\/b><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n\u2705 Traditional Salzburg hotel<br \/>\n\u2705 10-minute walk from the markets &#8211; ideal without a car <a style=\"background: #d6336c; color: #fff; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/hofwirt.cs.html?aid=347511&amp;label=mkt123sc-a0c486c5-5224-44ed-a04b-cbeb1eb12c63&amp;sid=2ec81714fa30d6b6b49f17286c59a3f3&amp;all_sr_blocks=7043720_351492239_2_1_0_359442&amp;checkin=2025-12-09&amp;checkout=2025-12-11&amp;dest_id=70437&amp;dest_type=hotel&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=7043720_351492239_2_1_0_359442&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=7043720_351492239_2_1_0_359442&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=7043720_351492239_2_1_0_359442_37733&amp;srepoch=1759417827&amp;srpvid=3a596aafd6b80a86&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SHOW AVAILABILITY<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/arte-salzburg-salzburg.cs.html?aid=347511&amp;label=mkt123sc-a0c486c5-5224-44ed-a04b-cbeb1eb12c63&amp;sid=2ec81714fa30d6b6b49f17286c59a3f3&amp;all_sr_blocks=438683108_131363466_2_2_0&amp;checkin=2025-12-09&amp;checkout=2025-12-11&amp;dest_id=4386831&amp;dest_type=hotel&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=438683108_131363466_2_2_0&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=438683108_131363466_2_2_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=438683108_131363466_2_2_0__36606&amp;srepoch=1759417881&amp;srpvid=91356ac8054f0a3b&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>arte Hotel Salzburg<\/b><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n\u2705 Modern design and Alpine views<br \/>\n\u2705 Great choice for train travelers <a style=\"background: #d6336c; color: #fff; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/arte-salzburg-salzburg.cs.html?aid=347511&amp;label=mkt123sc-a0c486c5-5224-44ed-a04b-cbeb1eb12c63&amp;sid=2ec81714fa30d6b6b49f17286c59a3f3&amp;all_sr_blocks=438683108_131363466_2_2_0&amp;checkin=2025-12-09&amp;checkout=2025-12-11&amp;dest_id=4386831&amp;dest_type=hotel&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=438683108_131363466_2_2_0&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=438683108_131363466_2_2_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=438683108_131363466_2_2_0__36606&amp;srepoch=1759417881&amp;srpvid=91356ac8054f0a3b&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SHOW AVAILABILITY<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/hotel-goldgasse.cs.html?aid=347511&amp;label=mkt123sc-a0c486c5-5224-44ed-a04b-cbeb1eb12c63&amp;sid=2ec81714fa30d6b6b49f17286c59a3f3&amp;all_sr_blocks=7018008_88515166_2_2_0&amp;checkin=2025-12-09&amp;checkout=2025-12-11&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=7018008_88515166_2_2_0&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=7018008_88515166_2_2_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=distance_from_search&amp;sr_pri_blocks=7018008_88515166_2_2_0__99119&amp;srepoch=1759417941&amp;srpvid=5af36ae6116a006f&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Small Luxury Hotel Goldgasse<\/b><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n\u2705 Boutique hotel in a romantic alley &#8211; excellent reviews<br \/>\n\u2705 Rooms with original decor <a style=\"background: #d6336c; color: #fff; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/hotel-goldgasse.cs.html?aid=347511&amp;label=mkt123sc-a0c486c5-5224-44ed-a04b-cbeb1eb12c63&amp;sid=2ec81714fa30d6b6b49f17286c59a3f3&amp;all_sr_blocks=7018008_88515166_2_2_0&amp;checkin=2025-12-09&amp;checkout=2025-12-11&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=7018008_88515166_2_2_0&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=7018008_88515166_2_2_0&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=distance_from_search&amp;sr_pri_blocks=7018008_88515166_2_2_0__99119&amp;srepoch=1759417941&amp;srpvid=5af36ae6116a006f&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SHOW AVAILABILITY<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"border: 1px solid #dddddd; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/meininger-salzburg-city-center.cs.html?aid=347511&amp;label=mkt123sc-a0c486c5-5224-44ed-a04b-cbeb1eb12c63&amp;sid=2ec81714fa30d6b6b49f17286c59a3f3&amp;all_sr_blocks=28155811_91470990_0_2_0_497555&amp;checkin=2025-12-09&amp;checkout=2025-12-11&amp;dest_id=281558&amp;dest_type=hotel&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=28155811_91470990_0_2_0_497555&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=28155811_91470990_0_2_0_497555&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=28155811_91470990_0_2_0_497555_20680&amp;srepoch=1759418091&amp;srpvid=5f366b3287130c41&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>MEININGER Hotel Salzburg City Center<\/b><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n\u2705 Cheaper option for families and groups &#8211; if you want to save money<br \/>\n\u2705 Good connection to the city center <a style=\"background: #d6336c; color: #fff; padding: 8px 15px; border-radius: 5px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/meininger-salzburg-city-center.cs.html?aid=347511&amp;label=mkt123sc-a0c486c5-5224-44ed-a04b-cbeb1eb12c63&amp;sid=2ec81714fa30d6b6b49f17286c59a3f3&amp;all_sr_blocks=28155811_91470990_0_2_0_497555&amp;checkin=2025-12-09&amp;checkout=2025-12-11&amp;dest_id=281558&amp;dest_type=hotel&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;highlighted_blocks=28155811_91470990_0_2_0_497555&amp;hpos=1&amp;matching_block_id=28155811_91470990_0_2_0_497555&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;sr_pri_blocks=28155811_91470990_0_2_0_497555_20680&amp;srepoch=1759418091&amp;srpvid=5f366b3287130c41&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1hotelTmpl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SHOW AVAILABILITY<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>None of our recommended hotels caught your eye? Find one that meets your requirements: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/dovolenkarka\/mRXVo7zbsq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>&gt;&gt; FIND ACCOMMODATION IN SALZBURG<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salzburg_Christmas_Markets_%E2%80%93_What_to_See_Here\"><\/span>Salzburg Christmas Markets &#8211; What to See Here?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are you curious about what the Salzburg Christmas markets have in store for you this year? I&#8217;ve prepared what I believe are the most interesting things you can look forward to during Advent. And there&#8217;s certainly a lot.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salzburg_Christkindlmarkt\"><\/span>Salzburg Christkindlmarkt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>It&#8217;s the heart of the entire Advent season in Salzburg \u2013 with over 90 stalls offering punch, gingerbread, and handmade decorations.<\/li>\n<li>It is one of the oldest and, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful markets in Europe.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll find it at Dom and Residenceplatz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_10206\" style=\"width: 2170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/obrazek-145\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10206\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10206\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-145.jpg\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-145.jpg 2160w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-145-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10206\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salzburg Christmas Markets \/ \u00a9Tourismus Salzburg \/ G.Breitegger<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advent_Singing_and_more_in_the_Cathedral\"><\/span>Advent Singing (and more) in the Cathedral<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Practically every weekend, concerts are held in the cathedral or other venues, which is ideal if you want to soak up the Christmas atmosphere in a different way than just at the stalls.<\/li>\n<li>Since I used to play the flute in an orchestra, I enjoy going to Christmas concerts from time to time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hohensalzburg_Fortress\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1221\">Hohensalzburg Fortress<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>It completes the fairytale atmosphere for the Salzburg Christmas markets.<\/li>\n<li>Take the cable car up to the fortress, where there&#8217;s usually a smaller Advent market with panoramic city views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_10202\" style=\"width: 2170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/obrazek-141\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10202\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10202\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-141.jpg\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets \" width=\"2160\" height=\"1189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-141.jpg 2160w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-141-768x422.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10202\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salzburg Christmas Markets \/ \u00a9Tourismus Salzburg GmbH \/ G.Breitegger<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_10204\" style=\"width: 2170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/obrazek-143\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10204\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10204\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-143.jpg\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-143.jpg 2160w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-143-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10204\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salzburg Christmas Markets \/\u00a9Tourismus Salzburg, Photo: Breitegger G\u00fcnter<\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mirabell_Gardens\"><\/span>Mirabell Gardens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>You&#8217;ll also find a smaller market in front of Mirabell Palace.<\/li>\n<li>I definitely recommend visiting, at least for a stroll; it&#8217;s beautifully lit during Advent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hellbrunn_Advent\"><\/span>Hellbrunn Advent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Hellbrunn Palace is a bit out of the way from the main center, but it&#8217;s definitely worth a visit.<\/li>\n<li>I recommend planning your visit when there&#8217;s fresh snow \u2013 you won&#8217;t regret it!<\/li>\n<li>If you prefer intimate markets with a romantic atmosphere, believe me, you don&#8217;t want to miss this place.<\/li>\n<li>The Salzburg &#8211; Hellbrunn Christmas markets have been held here for over 20 years.<\/li>\n<li>They have shorter opening hours, but if you arrive during the day, you&#8217;ll definitely enjoy them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_10205\" style=\"width: 2170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/obrazek-144\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10205\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10205\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-144.jpg\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-144.jpg 2160w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-144-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salzburg Christmas Markets \/\u00a9Hellbrunner Adventzauber \/ R. Zauner<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_10203\" style=\"width: 2170px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/obrazek-142\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10203\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10203\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-142.jpg\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets \" width=\"2160\" height=\"1432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-142.jpg 2160w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-142-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10203\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Salzburg Christmas Markets \/\u00a9Austria<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>You might also be interested in: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/9-tips-for-glaciers-in-austria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">9 tips for glaciers in Austria<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/traunsee-christmas-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Christmas Markets at Traunsee<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/trip-to-tauplitzalm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Trip to snowy Tauplitzalm<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/wolfgangsee-christmas-marketst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wolfgangsee Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/christmas-market-in-hallstatt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hallstatt Christmas Markets: what to see, where to stay, and where to eat<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-innsbruck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Innsbruck Christmas Markets: what to see, where to stay, and where to eat<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Eat_and_for_Christmas_Specialties_%E2%80%93_Salzburg\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Where to Eat and for Christmas Specialties &#8211; Salzburg<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2525\">\n<p data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2525\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2459\">Market Stalls<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Don&#8217;t miss the punch or mulled wine in a traditional porcelain mug, traditional Bratwurst, roasted chestnuts (I never leave the markets without them), and of course, you must bring home some Christmas gingerbread (sometimes I even manage to find a gluten-free option at the markets).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/barbecue-6475700_1920\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10208\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-10208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/barbecue-6475700_1920-1200x630.jpg\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets\" width=\"667\" height=\"350\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2633\">\n<p data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2633\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2558\">St. Peter Stiftskulinarium<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 It is the oldest restaurant in Europe and has historic premises. A true Austrian classic.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2696\">\n<p data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2696\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2649\">B\u00e4renwirt<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 If you&#8217;re looking for local cuisine and crave the famous chicken with dumplings, head to this restaurant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2797\">\n<p data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2797\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2724\">Augustiner Br\u00e4ustuben<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 A popular brewery and beer garden in Salzburg. Here you can enjoy the Advent atmosphere and traditional Austrian dishes with your beer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2889\">\n<p data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2889\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2818\">Caf\u00e9 Tomaselli<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 For all sweet lovers, you mustn&#8217;t miss this famous caf\u00e9 with Viennese charm. Ideally, go for a Sacher torte and coffee.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Advice_and_Tips_for_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span>Practical Advice and Tips for Salzburg Christmas Markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"3275\">\n<li data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"3010\">\n<p data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"3010\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2928\">Transport- <\/strong><\/span> From Prague, there&#8217;s a direct train (approx. 6 hrs) or by car via Linz (approx. 4.5 hrs). From us in Bud\u011bjce, you&#8217;ll be here in about 3 hours by car. It&#8217;s also possible to travel by train from here.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3094\">\n<p data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3094\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3027\">Parking- <\/strong><\/span>I recommend parking garages near the center, where rates are cheaper in the evening. Some hotels offer parking for their guests under preferential conditions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3212\">\n<p data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3212\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3112\">When to Arrive- <\/strong><\/span>The biggest crowds are, of course, on weekends after dark. If you can, arrive on Friday morning or during the week.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3212\">\n<p data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3212\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3224\">Families with Children- <\/strong><\/span>Head mainly to Hellbrunn, where there&#8217;s an annual children&#8217;s Christmas zoo and workshops.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>If you want to experience truly authentic Christmas markets, Salzburg is perfect for it. A romantic center, historic backdrops, and authentic markets without unnecessary kitsch await you. Without exaggeration, I consider Advent here to be one of the most beautiful in Europe. Plan your weekend here and <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/dovolenkarka\/mRXVo7zbsq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">don&#8217;t forget to book your hotel as soon as possible, because accommodation<\/a><\/span> sells out many weeks in advance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Salzburg Christmas Markets 2025 \u2013 What to See, Where to Stay, and Where to Eat Are you wondering where to go this Christmas season and are the Salzburg Christmas markets calling your name? Then believe that this Austrian city is one of the most magical Advent destinations in Europe. 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