Austria’s Christmas Market Date Guide
Updated April 1, 2025
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2025 Austria Christmas Market Dates
*Note We will update the 2025 dates as they are released.
Discover the magic of Austria Christmas Markets
This guide will help you plan your Austria Christmas Markets holiday.
Discover the unique magic of an Austrian Christmas by visiting Christkindlmarkt ( Austria Christmas Markets).
There are Christmas Markets all over Austria- even the smallest village will have a Christkindlmarkt- for at least one weekend during Advent.
The Christmas Markets in Austria tend to open from mid-November to December 24. Some markets are open on Christmas Day, and some larger Christmas Markets morph into Silvester (New Year’s Eve) markets.
From the Christkindlmarkt at the Rathaus in Vienna, with its Ferris Wheel and Skating rink, to quaint village markets such as those in the villages on Wolfgangsee.
Enjoy a traditional festive season, with the streets decked in Advent finery and sparkling Christmas lights, snow-covered trees, and hands warmed by a mug of Glühwein. Christmas in Austria is traditional, and one of the favourite traditions is celebrating at a Christmas Market. Stroll through the Christmas Markets that resemble winter villages with wooden huts selling delicious food and unique Christmas gifts.
**IMPORTANT: The dates of the Austrian Christmas Markets are provided to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing.
It is essential to check each Christmas Market’s website for its opening dates and times.***
Vienna Christmas Markets
Vienna is one of the most popular cities to visit Christmas Markets. In addition to the markets, the city is bedecked with lights and Christmas spirit.
The tradition of Christmas markets in Vienna dates back to 1296 when Albrecht I granted the right to hold a December Market or “Krippenmarkt”.
There are over 17 official Advent Markets in Vienna.
Vienna Christmas Markets 2024/2025 Dates
Schönbrunn Christmas Market Website
November 8, 2024, to January 6, 2025
Weihnachtsdorf Stephansplatz Website
November 8, 2024 to December 26, 2024
Weihnachtsdorf Maria-Theresien-Platz Website
It will not open in 2025 due to construction in the square.
Art Advent at Karlsplatz Website
November 21, 2025, to December 23, 2025
Weihnachtsdorf Schloss Belvedere Website
November 15, 2024 to December 31, 2024
Weihnachtmarkt Am Hof Website
November 14, 2025 to December 23, 2025
Altwiener Christkindlmarkt Website
November 15, 2024 to December 23, 2024
Weihnachtsdorf AKH Website
November 15, 2024 to December 23, 2024
Rathausplatz Christkindlmarkt – The most famous Viennese Christmas Market is at the Rathaus (City Hall) square. Website
November 14, 2025, to December 26, 2025
Spittelberg Christkindlmarkt Website
November 16, 2024 to December 23, 2024
Wintermarket at Riesenradplatz in the 2nd district at the Prater Park. Website
November 16, 2024 to January 06, 2025
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Salzburg Christmas Markets
When you think the perfect Christmas scene- you imagine Salzburg. The Salzburg Christmas Market dates back to the “Tandlmarkt” in the 15th century, and is one of the oldest Advent Markets in the world. By the 17th century, this Advent market was known as “Nikolaimarkt”, that took place two weeks before and two weeks after St. Nicholas’ Day (on 6 December).
There are three main markets in Salzburg
© Salzburg Tourismus
Salzburg Christmas Markets 2024/2025 Dates
Dom and Residenzplatz Christkindlmarkt
is one of the world’s oldest Advent markets. It has over 100 market stands and daily events. The stalls sell traditional decorations, local gifts, Glüwein and delicious Austrian specialities.
Highlights
- Daily event program with traditional music
- The Krampus Run on December 5 and the Traditional Perchten Run on December 21
When: November 21, 2024 to January 1, 2025
Mirabellplatz Christkindlmarkt
A traditional Advent market that is favoured by locals. It is located across from St Andrew’s church. The bus stop, and the Mirabellplatz parking garage, are located directly opposite.
Highlights
- less crowded
- Unique gifts
When: November 21, 2024 to December 24
Hohensalzburg Christkindlmarkt
A traditional Christmas Market in the courtyard of the Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Highlights
- Christmas Market with a view of the Old Town below
- Unique gifts
- Children’s program
- Fresh tarte flambée from the historic Fortress bakery, baked according to modern recipes in centuries-old wood burning ovens.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sundays from November 22, 2024, to December 22, 2024.
11 am to 19:00 (7 pm)
Hellbrunn Adventzauber
set against a magical backdrop of Hellbrunn Palace and Gardens. The market is popular with families because of its children’s activities program.
When: November 21, 2024 to December 24, 2024
Sternadvent Sternbräu Christmas Market
Hidden away in a courtyard off the Getriedegasse near the Sternbräu.
When: November 21, 2024 to January 6, 2025
Salzkammergut Region
The Salzkammergut is Austria’s lake region located at the northern edge of the Alps. The Salzkammergut covers the region stretching from Lake Fuschlsee, Lake Mondsee into Almtal Valley, from Vöckla Valley to Dachstein and Grimming Mountain.
The small lakeside villages and the stunning backdrop of the mountains make memorable Christmas Market venues.
Many of the villages have Advent Markets-most may only be open Friday to Sundays from ~November 22 to December 22.
Salzkammergut Christmas Markets 2024/2025 Dates
Lake Wolfgangsee Advent
2024 is the 20th anniversary of the Lake Wolfgangsee Advent Markets, held in the three lakeside villages of St. Gilgen, St. Wolfgang, and Strobl. You are transported to each village by the Lake Wolfgangsee Ferry.
Highlights
- the 11-metre-high candle directly on the lakeshore at St. Gilgen
- Strobl is famous for its life-size Nativity village
- more than 70 life-size wooden figures scattered around the village of St Wolfgang
- The Schafberg Advent Train takes you to the Schafbergalm at 1364m (Thursday to Sunday)
When: November 21, 2024 to December 22, 2024
Hours:
Wednesday: 13:00 (1:00 pm) to 19:30 (7:30 pm) ONLY St Wolfgang Market is open
Thursday and Friday: 11:00 am to 19:30 (7:30 pm) All Markets open
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am to 19:30 (7:30 pm) All Markets open
Hallstatt Christmas Market
takes place every year on December 8, 2024, From 10 am to 18:30 Website
Innsbruck
Experience a traditional Tyrolean Christmas in Innsbruck
© Innsbruck Tourismus
Innsbruck Christmas Markets 2024/2025 Dates
Christkindlmarkt in the Old Town
A romantic and festive Christmas Market with the Christmas market stalls nestled between the medieval buildings and the Golden Roof.
When: November 15, 2024 to December 23, 2024
Christmas market on Maria Theresien Street
Maria Theresien Street is one of Innsbruck’s main shopping streets. During Advent the street is transformed into a winter wonderland trees covered in tiny, sparkling lights and market stalls selling gifts, Glühwein and delicious snacks.
When: November 25, 2024 to January 6, 2025
Advent at Marktplatz
The market square by the River Inn has a Tyrolean village feel with a 14-metre-high crystal tree that sparkles above the square, a carousel and over 60 stalls. The market also has a children’s programme.
When: November 15, 2024 to December 23, 2024
Christmas Market at Hungerburg
Visit the Panorama Christmas Market at Hungerburg. To get there, take the Nordkettenbahnen funicular from the Congress lift station in the city centre.
When: November 22,2024 to January 6, 2025
Visit this Website for all the information about Innsbruck’s Christmas Markets.
Austria Christmas Market Dates
The 2024/2025 Christmas Market Dates for Vienna, Salzburg, Salzkammergut and Innsbruck.
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