Salzburg Christmas Market (Christkindlmarkt)

About

One of the oldest Advent markets in the world fills Domplatz and Residenzplatz with wooden stalls, handcrafted gifts, Glühwein and roasted chestnuts beneath the cathedral, glowing through the run-up to Christmas.

Highlights

• A historic Advent market beneath Salzburg Cathedral, with roots going back centuries.
• Handmade ornaments, regional crafts and Austrian Christmas treats.
• Glühwein, punch and roasted chestnuts among twinkling lights.

Practical tips

• Weekday afternoons are calmer than weekend evenings.
• Keep your decorative Glühwein mug as a souvenir or reclaim the deposit.
• Combine with the smaller markets at Mirabell and the Fortress.

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