{"id":10662,"date":"2025-10-14T12:56:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T10:56:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/9-tips-for-the-most-beautiful-christmas-markets-in-upper-austria-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T21:51:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T20:51:45","slug":"christmas-markets-in-upper-austria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Tips for the most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Upper Austria (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>9 Tips for the Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Upper Austria<\/p>\n<p>The Christmas markets in Upper Austria are, from our \u010cesk\u00e9 Bud\u011bjovice, literally just around the corner. So I thought, just as I invite you here in summer to fairy-tale mountain lakes, I&#8217;ll write some inspiration for you this year about the Advent markets too.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/5-tips-for-the-most-beautiful-mountain-lakes-in-upper-austria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Tips for Mountain Lakes in Upper Austria <\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\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 Contents<\/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\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/#Christmas_Markets_in_Upper_Austria\" >Christmas Markets in Upper Austria<\/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\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/#Where_are_the_most_Beautiful_Christmas_Markets_in_Upper_Austria\" >Where are the most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Upper Austria?<\/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\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/#1_Linz_Christmas_Markets\" >1. Linz Christmas Markets<\/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\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/#2_Bad_Ischl_Christmas_Markets\" >2. Bad Ischl Christmas Markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/#3_Hallstatt_Christmas_Markets\" >3. Hallstatt Christmas Markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/#4_Christmas_Markets_at_Katzenberg_Castle\" >4. Christmas Markets at Katzenberg Castle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/#5_Christmas_Markets_at_Mondsee\" >5. Christmas Markets at Mondsee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/#6_Steyr_Christmas_Markets\" >6. Steyr Christmas Markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/#7_Christmas_Markets_at_Lake_Traunsee_Christmas_Markets_in_Upper_Austria\" >7. Christmas Markets at Lake Traunsee \/Christmas Markets in Upper Austria<\/a><\/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\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/#8_Wels_Christmas_Markets_Christmas_Markets_in_Upper_Austria\" >8. Wels Christmas Markets \/ Christmas Markets in Upper Austria<\/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\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/#9_Christmas_Markets_at_Wolfgangsee\" >9. Christmas Markets at Wolfgangsee<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Markets_in_Upper_Austria\"><\/span>Christmas Markets in Upper Austria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Advent in Upper Austria is magical, and there&#8217;s definitely plenty to choose from. The pre-Christmas season here isn&#8217;t just about the markets themselves, but also about the traditional Advent atmosphere. The scent of punch mingles with the tones of Advent concerts. Hand-carved decorations are sold in stalls that resemble boutiques more than marketplaces.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.cs.html?ss=Horn%C3%AD+Rakousko%2C+Rakousko&amp;ssne=Linec&amp;ssne_untouched=Linec&amp;label=mkt123sc-9a57b9f8-2641-46a1-80bb-de68fed9ea94&amp;aid=347511&amp;lang=cs&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=searchresults&amp;dest_id=1193&amp;dest_type=region&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=cs&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=1&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=54b44c4395c501ca&amp;ac_meta=GhA1NGI0NGM0Mzk1YzUwMWNhIAAoATICY3M6D0hvcm7DrSByYWtvdXNrb0AASgBQAA%3D%3D&amp;checkin=2025-12-16&amp;checkout=2025-12-20&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&gt;&gt; Find accommodation in Upper Austria <\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Each city here has its own unique charm. Linz plays on the note of modern elegance, while Hallstatt or Steyr rely on tradition and the quiet beauty of history. The Christmas markets in Upper Austria are the right place to go when you want to experience traditional Austrian Christmas.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10316\" style=\"width: 1744px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.cs.html?ss=Horn%C3%AD+Rakousko%2C+Rakousko&amp;ssne=Linec&amp;ssne_untouched=Linec&amp;label=mkt123sc-9a57b9f8-2641-46a1-80bb-de68fed9ea94&amp;aid=347511&amp;lang=cs&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=searchresults&amp;dest_id=1193&amp;dest_type=region&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=cs&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=1&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=54b44c4395c501ca&amp;ac_meta=GhA1NGI0NGM0Mzk1YzUwMWNhIAAoATICY3M6D0hvcm7DrSByYWtvdXNrb0AASgBQAA%3D%3D&amp;checkin=2025-12-16&amp;checkout=2025-12-20&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10316\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-35.jpg\" alt=\"Hallstatt Christmas Markets\" width=\"1734\" height=\"1026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-35.jpg 1734w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-35-768x454.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1734px) 100vw, 1734px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10316\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hallstatt in winter \/ Austrian Lakes<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_are_the_most_Beautiful_Christmas_Markets_in_Upper_Austria\"><\/span>Where are the most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Upper Austria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are 9 places where you can enjoy the most magical Advent, just a stone&#8217;s throw from our South Bohemian borders:<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Linz_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span>1. Linz Christmas Markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Linz Christmas Markets are one of the most popular places for Advent in Upper Austria. You can visit several Advent locations in the city of Linz.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.cs.html?ss=Linz%2C+Upper+Austria%2C+Austria&amp;ssne=Bad+Ischl&amp;ssne_untouched=Bad+Ischl&amp;label=mkt123sc-9a57b9f8-2641-46a1-80bb-de68fed9ea94&amp;aid=347511&amp;lang=cs&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=searchresults&amp;dest_id=-1984321&amp;dest_type=city&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=en&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=5&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=cd7f4c12b94800e6&amp;ac_meta=GhBjZDdmNGMxMmI5NDgwMGU2IAAoATICZW46BGxpbnpAAEoAUAA%3D&amp;checkin=2025-12-16&amp;checkout=2025-12-20&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>&gt;&gt; Find accommodation in Linz <\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Christkindlmarkt on the Main Square runs from November 22 to December 24, 2025, and is open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.<\/li>\n<li>Entry is free, and the market combines traditional craft stalls, culinary specialties, and scenic spots for a Christmas atmosphere<\/li>\n<li>In addition to the main market, you can visit, for example:\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"tw-text-left\"><span class=\"is-h2\">Christmas Market Volksgarten: November 22 &#8211; December 23 \/ daily from 10:00 AM &#8211; 9:00 PM <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"tw-text-left\">Advent at the Cathedral in Linz: November 22 &#8211; December 22 \/ Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 AM &#8211; 8:00 PM<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>Christmas Market at Pfarplatz: November 22 &#8211; December 23<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_10315\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/obrazek-34-5\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10315\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10315\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-34.jpg\" alt=\"Linz Christmas Markets\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-34.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-34-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Linz Christmas Markets \/ (c) TVLinz &#8211; R\u00f6bl<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bad_Ischl_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span>2. Bad Ischl Christmas Markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Experience true imperial Christmas. You can combine Advent in Bad Ischl with a wellness weekend. <span style=\"color: #008000;\"> <a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.cs.html?ss=Bad+Ischl%2C+Upper+Austria%2C+Austria&amp;ssne=Mondsee&amp;ssne_untouched=Mondsee&amp;label=mkt123sc-9a57b9f8-2641-46a1-80bb-de68fed9ea94&amp;aid=347511&amp;lang=cs&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=searchresults&amp;dest_id=-1974508&amp;dest_type=city&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=en&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=5&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=8a254bf0f3c50033&amp;ac_meta=GhA4YTI1NGJmMGYzYzUwMDMzIAAoATICZW46CUJhZCBJc2NobEAASgBQAA%3D%3D&amp;checkin=2025-12-16&amp;checkout=2025-12-20&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stay right in the city and also visit the Eurothermen spa Bad Ischl.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.cs.html?ss=Bad+Ischl%2C+Upper+Austria%2C+Austria&amp;ssne=Mondsee&amp;ssne_untouched=Mondsee&amp;label=mkt123sc-9a57b9f8-2641-46a1-80bb-de68fed9ea94&amp;aid=347511&amp;lang=cs&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=searchresults&amp;dest_id=-1974508&amp;dest_type=city&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=en&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=5&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=8a254bf0f3c50033&amp;ac_meta=GhA4YTI1NGJmMGYzYzUwMDMzIAAoATICZW46CUJhZCBJc2NobEAASgBQAA%3D%3D&amp;checkin=2025-12-16&amp;checkout=2025-12-20&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>&gt;&gt; Find accommodation in Bad Ischl <\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bad Ischl dresses up in sparkling lights for Advent and attracts visitors with traditional markets full of crafts and the scent of Christmas delicacies.<\/li>\n<li>The Bad Ischl Christmas markets are held from November 21 to December 21, 2025, open from Wednesday to Sunday, always between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.<\/li>\n<li>Entry is free, the market focuses exclusively on local crafts and artistic products in the elegant and historic Trinkhalle<\/li>\n<li>The cultural program is complemented by concerts, exhibitions, and musical accompaniment, making Bad Ischl an Advent cultural gem in Upper Austria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_10314\" style=\"width: 721px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/obrazek-166\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10314\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10314\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-166.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Markets in Upper Austria\" width=\"711\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-166.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-166-768x427.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10314\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christmas Markets in Bad Ischl<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hallstatt_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span>3. Hallstatt Christmas Markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In winter, Hallstatt transforms into a fairy-tale village where festive decorations reflect on the lake&#8217;s surface and snow-capped mountains tower over the roofs of historic houses. The Hallstatt Christmas markets have a unique charm in Upper Austria, and although the official markets are held only on one day, I believe you&#8217;ll enjoy a peaceful Advent here on other days as well.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Hallstatt, the festive market is held on December 8, 2025, as a one-day Christmas market in the spirit of authentic traditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/christmas-market-in-hallstatt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">&gt; Hallstatt Christmas Markets: What to see, where to stay, and where to eat<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_10313\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/obrazek-32-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10313\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10313\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-32.jpg\" alt=\"Hallstatt Christmas Markets\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-32.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-32-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10313\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hallstatt Christmas Markets \/ Austrian Lakes<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Christmas_Markets_at_Katzenberg_Castle\"><\/span>4. Christmas Markets at Katzenberg Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Advent market at Katzenberg Castle will take place from December 11 to 14, 2025. You&#8217;ll meet more than 90 exhibitors from the fields of artistic crafts and natural production. You&#8217;ll be well taken care of for symbolic Christmas gifts for your loved ones.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Due to the uniqueness and value of these Christmas markets, there&#8217;s an entrance fee of 6 euros for adults at Katzenberg Castle, children under 14 have free entry<\/li>\n<li>Free parking available in the surrounding area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_10305\" style=\"width: 677px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/obrazek-26-7\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10305\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10305\" class=\"size-large wp-image-10305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-26-1200x630.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Markets in Upper Austria\" width=\"667\" height=\"350\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10305\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Advent at Katzenberg Castle<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Christmas_Markets_at_Mondsee\"><\/span>5. Christmas Markets at Mondsee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Mondsee Advent markets will take place on weekends from November 21 to December 21, 2025, including December 8, which is a holiday. A great added value is the atmosphere of the Christmas markets in contrast with the lake. I recommend planning even one or more nights here to enjoy the winter mood of Mondsee.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.cs.html?ss=Mondsee%2C+Upper+Austria%2C+Austria&amp;ssne=Wels&amp;ssne_untouched=Wels&amp;label=mkt123sc-9a57b9f8-2641-46a1-80bb-de68fed9ea94&amp;aid=347511&amp;lang=cs&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=searchresults&amp;dest_id=-1985461&amp;dest_type=city&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=en&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=5&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=33464bd1d27200ad&amp;ac_meta=GhAzMzQ2NGJkMWQyNzIwMGFkIAAoATICZW46B01vbmRzZWVAAEoAUAA%3D&amp;checkin=2025-12-16&amp;checkout=2025-12-20&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>&gt;&gt; Find accommodation at Mondsee <\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_10306\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.cs.html?ss=Mondsee%2C+Upper+Austria%2C+Austria&amp;ssne=Wels&amp;ssne_untouched=Wels&amp;label=mkt123sc-9a57b9f8-2641-46a1-80bb-de68fed9ea94&amp;aid=347511&amp;lang=cs&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=searchresults&amp;dest_id=-1985461&amp;dest_type=city&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=en&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=5&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=33464bd1d27200ad&amp;ac_meta=GhAzMzQ2NGJkMWQyNzIwMGFkIAAoATICZW46B01vbmRzZWVAAEoAUAA%3D&amp;checkin=2025-12-16&amp;checkout=2025-12-20&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10306\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-27.jpg\" alt=\"Advent in Upper Austria\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-27.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-27-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10306\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christmas Markets at Mondsee \/ (c) TVB Mondsee &#8211; Irrsee<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Advent market, which you&#8217;ll find right in the town of Mondsee, attracts with the scent of mulled wine, handmade gifts, and a festive atmosphere full of comfort. Come to soak up the Christmas magic and enjoy moments that will please all your senses. If you&#8217;re planning a holiday at Mondsee, get inspired by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/na-vylet-i-dovolenou-k-mondsee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For a trip or holiday to Mondsee <\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Steyr_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span>6. Steyr Christmas Markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The traditional markets &#8220;Altstadt Steyr&#8221; and &#8220;Christkindlmarkt Promenade&#8221; run from November 21 to December 21, 2025, always from Wednesday to Sunday in the Old Town, and on weekends also on the local Promenade.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Entry to &#8220;Altstadt Steyr&#8221; is free, but entry to some programs (e.g., selected performances) may be charged, for example, a ticket around 6.50 \u20ac at Christkindlmarkt.<\/li>\n<li>A unique feature of these Christmas markets in Upper Austria is certainly the combination of baroque architecture, live music, and craft demonstrations, e.g., the production of regional specialties.<\/li>\n<li>Advent in Steyr takes place in a magical historical environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_10307\" style=\"width: 835px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/christmas-markets-in-upper-austria\/obrazek-28-5\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-10307\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10307\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-28.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Markets in Upper Austria\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-28.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-28-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steyr Christmas Markets \/ (c) Botagraph<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Christmas_Markets_at_Lake_Traunsee_Christmas_Markets_in_Upper_Austria\"><\/span>7. Christmas Markets at Lake Traunsee \/Christmas Markets in Upper Austria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?region=2371&amp;aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advent at Lake Traunsee<\/a><\/span> is among the most romantic Christmas markets in Upper Austria. <span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?region=2371&amp;aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ideally, stay in Gmunden<\/a><\/span> and visit other places in the area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?region=2371&amp;aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>&gt;&gt; Find accommodation at Traunsee <\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Christmas markets are held in Gmunden, at Ort Castle, and for one weekend in Traunkirchen. The treetop path on Gr\u00fcnberg mountain, which you can reach by cable car, is also festively lit.<\/li>\n<li>The main markets are held: November 28 \u2013 December 21, 2025<\/li>\n<li>Always from Friday to Sunday at these times:\n<ul>\n<li>Friday 1:00 PM\u20138:00 PM | Saturday 10:00 AM\u20138:00 PM | Sunday 11:00 AM\u20137:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Christmas markets in Traunkirchen are held on December 13-14<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/traunsee-christmas-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&gt; Traunsee Christmas Markets: What to see, where to stay, and where to eat<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_10310\" style=\"width: 1546px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?region=2371&amp;aid=347511&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10310\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-30.jpg\" alt=\"{%ALT_TEXT%}\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-30.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-30-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10310\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christmas Markets at Traunsee \/ Austrian Lakes<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Wels_Christmas_Markets_Christmas_Markets_in_Upper_Austria\"><\/span>8. Wels Christmas Markets \/ Christmas Markets in Upper Austria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Christmas markets in Wels, or &#8220;Welser Weihnachtswelt&#8221;, start in mid-November and last until December 24. You&#8217;ll find them in the city center (Stadtplatz) and in Pollheimerpark. Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, or hop on the Advent train. Beautiful Christmas corners where you can have your photo taken also await you on site.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Entry is free, and the marketplace combines classic wooden stalls with extensive light decoration, the so-called Lichterpfad (light path), and a focus on families with children, who will find plenty to enjoy here.<\/li>\n<li>A symbolic fee is charged only for special services, e.g., for a ride in a horse-drawn carriage and so on.<\/li>\n<li>Markets in Wels are generally very popular, and therefore the Christmas markets are also a popular event.<\/li>\n<li>The Wels Christmas markets are worth visiting for a whole weekend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.cs.html?ss=Wels%2C+Upper+Austria%2C+Austria&amp;ssne=Wolfgangsee&amp;ssne_untouched=Wolfgangsee&amp;label=mkt123sc-9a57b9f8-2641-46a1-80bb-de68fed9ea94&amp;aid=347511&amp;lang=cs&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=searchresults&amp;dest_id=-1995338&amp;dest_type=city&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=en&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=5&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=c6504baf46c1011e&amp;ac_meta=GhBjNjUwNGJhZjQ2YzEwMTFlIAAoATICZW46BHdlbHNAAEoAUAA%3D&amp;checkin=2025-12-16&amp;checkout=2025-12-20&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>&gt;&gt; Find accommodation in Wels <\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_10308\" style=\"width: 835px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.cs.html?ss=Wels%2C+Upper+Austria%2C+Austria&amp;ssne=Wolfgangsee&amp;ssne_untouched=Wolfgangsee&amp;label=mkt123sc-9a57b9f8-2641-46a1-80bb-de68fed9ea94&amp;aid=347511&amp;lang=cs&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=searchresults&amp;dest_id=-1995338&amp;dest_type=city&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=en&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=5&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=c6504baf46c1011e&amp;ac_meta=GhBjNjUwNGJhZjQ2YzEwMTFlIAAoATICZW46BHdlbHNAAEoAUAA%3D&amp;checkin=2025-12-16&amp;checkout=2025-12-20&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10308\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10308\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-29.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Markets in Upper Austria\" width=\"825\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-29.jpg 825w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-29-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10308\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wels Christmas Markets \/ (c) Wels Marketing &amp; Touristik GmbH<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Christmas_Markets_at_Wolfgangsee\"><\/span>9. Christmas Markets at Wolfgangsee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a tip for the perfect Advent in Austria, I recommend planning a weekend at Wolfgangsee, which annually ranks among the most beautiful Christmas markets in Upper Austria. You can visit three places at once,<span style=\"color: #008000;\"> <a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.cs.html?ss=Wolfgangsee%2C+Austria&amp;ssne=Traunsee&amp;ssne_untouched=Traunsee&amp;label=mkt123sc-9a57b9f8-2641-46a1-80bb-de68fed9ea94&amp;aid=347511&amp;lang=cs&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=searchresults&amp;dest_id=1879&amp;dest_type=region&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=en&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=5&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=a3d44b7bb5cb017d&amp;ac_meta=GhBhM2Q0NGI3YmI1Y2IwMTdkIAAoATICZW46C1dvbGZnYW5nc2VlQABKAFAA&amp;checkin=2025-12-16&amp;checkout=2025-12-20&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">St. Wolfgang, peaceful Strobl, and traditional St. Gilgen.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.cs.html?ss=Wolfgangsee%2C+Austria&amp;ssne=Traunsee&amp;ssne_untouched=Traunsee&amp;label=mkt123sc-9a57b9f8-2641-46a1-80bb-de68fed9ea94&amp;aid=347511&amp;lang=cs&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=searchresults&amp;dest_id=1879&amp;dest_type=region&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=en&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=5&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=a3d44b7bb5cb017d&amp;ac_meta=GhBhM2Q0NGI3YmI1Y2IwMTdkIAAoATICZW46C1dvbGZnYW5nc2VlQABKAFAA&amp;checkin=2025-12-16&amp;checkout=2025-12-20&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>&gt;&gt; Find accommodation at Wolfgangsee<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advent at Wolfgangsee will be held from November 21 to December 22, 2025 \/ always from Friday to Sunday + December 8<\/li>\n<li>The combination of culinary experiences, music, and panoramic views of the lake, where a large lantern is lit during Advent, is exceptional<\/li>\n<li>Take a boat ride on the lake and ride the festively decorated cog railway to Schafberg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/rakouskajezera.cz\/en\/wolfgangsee-christmas-marketst\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&gt; Wolfgangsee Christmas Markets: What to see, where to stay, and where to eat<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_10311\" style=\"width: 891px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.cs.html?ss=Wolfgangsee%2C+Austria&amp;ssne=Traunsee&amp;ssne_untouched=Traunsee&amp;label=mkt123sc-9a57b9f8-2641-46a1-80bb-de68fed9ea94&amp;aid=347511&amp;lang=cs&amp;sb=1&amp;src_elem=sb&amp;src=searchresults&amp;dest_id=1879&amp;dest_type=region&amp;ac_position=0&amp;ac_click_type=b&amp;ac_langcode=en&amp;ac_suggestion_list_length=5&amp;search_selected=true&amp;search_pageview_id=a3d44b7bb5cb017d&amp;ac_meta=GhBhM2Q0NGI3YmI1Y2IwMTdkIAAoATICZW46C1dvbGZnYW5nc2VlQABKAFAA&amp;checkin=2025-12-16&amp;checkout=2025-12-20&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10311\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-31.jpg\" alt=\"Wolfgangsee Christmas Markets\" width=\"881\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-31.jpg 881w, https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Obrazek-31-768x479.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-10311\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wolfgangsee Christmas Markets \/ \u00a9 Mirja Geh<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>9 Tips for the Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Upper Austria The Christmas markets in Upper Austria are, from our \u010cesk\u00e9 Bud\u011bjovice, literally just around the corner. So I thought, just as I invite you here in summer to fairy-tale mountain lakes, I&#8217;ll write some inspiration for you this year about the Advent markets too. 5 Tips for Mountain Lakes in Upper Austria Christmas Markets in Upper Austria Advent in Upper Austria is magical, and there&#8217;s definitely plenty to choose from. The pre-Christmas season here isn&#8217;t just about the markets themselves, but also about the traditional Advent atmosphere. The scent <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10663,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4525,4526],"tags":[4547,4544,4546,4551,4549,4543,4545,4550,4548],"class_list":["post-10662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-austria","category-christmas-markets","tag-advent-at-traunsee","tag-advent-in-austria","tag-advent-in-linz","tag-christmas-markets-at-mondsee","tag-christmas-markets-at-traunsee","tag-christmas-markets-in-upper-austria","tag-linz-christmas-markets","tag-wels-christmas-markets","tag-wolfgangsee-christmas-markets","has_thumb"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10662","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10662"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10662\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11351,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10662\/revisions\/11351"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10662"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10662"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dovolenkarka.cz\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10662"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}