Salzburg Christkindlmarkt 2026/27: Dates (Nov 19 to Jan 1) and Fares

Name: Salzburg Christkindlmarkt 2026/27
Start: 2026-11-19
End: 2027-01-01
Location: Salzburg, Austria

When is Salzburg Christkindlmarkt 2026/27?

Salzburg Christkindlmarkt 2026/27 runs November 19 to January 1, 2027.

2026/27November 19 to January 1, 2027Confirmed

2027/28November 18 to January 1, 2028By the calendar

How the dates are set: The market opens in mid to late November and closes on January 1, with exact dates announced each year.

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Salzburg Christkindlmarkt schedule

November 19, 2026 to January 1, 2027: The Christkindlmarkt is open on Domplatz and Residenzplatz.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 am to 8:30 pm, Friday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday and bank holidays 9:00 am to 8:30 pm.
Every Tuesday: A sing-along choir open to the public, 6 to 8 p.m.
Every Sunday: The Salzburg Christ Child visits with his angels at 4 p.m.
During the market: The daily program includes Christmas stories for children, Krampus parades, guided Christmas tours, choral concerts and festive music played from the surrounding towers.
December 31: The market is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (food huts until 1 a.m.), with fireworks at midnight.

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Getting to Salzburg Christkindlmarkt

The main market is on Cathedral Square and Residenz Square in Salzburg's historic city center.
The Hellbrunner Adventzauber is 20 minutes by bus no. 25 from the city center.
The Christmas Market on Mirabell Square is opposite the bus stop and car park and a few minutes' walk from the train station.
The regional train S1 or S11 from Salzburg reaches Oberndorf, home of the Silent Night Chapel and its own Christmas market, in 25 minutes.

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Tickets and cost

With the keyword "Christmas Market" at the ticket office, the Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress can be visited free of charge.

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History of Salzburg Christkindlmarkt

The origins of the market go back to the late 15th century, when a so-called Tandlmarkt was held on Cathedral Square. By the 17th century it was called the Nikolaimarkt, after St. Nicholas. The market known today as the Salzburg Christkindlmarkt has existed since 1974, and it celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024.

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Salzburg Christkindlmarkt: questions people ask

When is the Salzburg Christmas market in 2026?

The Christkindlmarkt on Residenzplatz and Cathedral Square runs from November 19, 2026 to January 1, 2027.

Where is the Salzburg Christmas market?

It is on Domplatz and Residenzplatz in the heart of Salzburg's UNESCO World Heritage Old Town.

How many stands does the Salzburg Christmas market have?

The Christkindlmarkt has around 100 market stands, plus a daily events program.

Which Salzburg Christmas market stays open after Christmas?

Sternadvent, with its winter market, runs from November 19, 2026 to January 6, 2027. The main Christkindlmarkt closes on January 1.

How do I get to the Hellbrunn Christmas market from Salzburg?

Take bus no. 25 from the city center, which takes about 20 minutes. You can also walk along Hellbrunn Alley.

Is there a Christmas market at the Silent Night Chapel?

Yes, in Oberndorf, in front of the chapel where the carol was born. It is open daily from 8:30 am to 6 pm, and the S1 or S11 train from Salzburg takes 25 minutes.

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About Salzburg Christkindlmarkt

One of the oldest Advent markets in the world, set under the cathedral and fortress in Salzburg's Old Town.

The Christkindlmarkt fills Domplatz and Residenzplatz with around 100 stands, choirs, tower music and Krampus parades. Smaller markets at Hellbrunn Palace, Mirabell Square and the fortress add more choices. The practical catch is that the market is busy at night and on weekends, so the Old Town fills up.

Know before you go

The market opens in mid to late November and the main market closes on January 1.
Sternadvent, a smaller market, stays open until January 6.
The market stands on Domplatz and Residenzplatz in the historic Old Town of Salzburg.

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