The Salzburg Christmas market – accommodation, hostels & hotels in Salzburg

The Christmas market in Salzburg has been a long tradition, dating back to the 15th century. Salzburg is especially beautiful at this time of year, with its magnificent cathedral and the castle as a backdrop creating a dreamlike scene, plus the sweet spicy smell of mulled wine and gingerbread perfuming the air. There is no better place for getting you into the spirit of Christmas, and around 1 million people visit the Chritstkindlmarktes of Salzburg every year!

Accommodation

The YoHo International Youth Hostel in Salzburg is a hostel for backpackers and young travellers on a budget. This is one of the most traditional Youth Hostels in Europe and is only a few hundred meters from the train station, and is close to the Christmas Market in the Old Town.

The Meininger Hotel Salzburg is located near the historic old town of Kapuzinerberg. From here it is easy to see the sights of the world-famous small town: the Christmas market, the birthplace of Amadeus Mozart and the Great Festival Hall.

The Golden Theater Hotel is a unique beautiful hotel in the center of Salzburg. You can comfortably walk 10 minutes to the Christmas market in the Old Town and main railway station, or 5 minutes to the Mirabell Palace and Mirabell Gardens, the State Theatre, Puppet Theatre and Congress House.

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Events

Daily:

• Choir and brass band performances in front of the cathedral, Christmas carols performed by international choirs – Mon – Fri 17:00, Sat/Sun 15:00 and 17:00

Every Saturday during Advent:

• Christmas reading for all ages. From 16:30 (1st Advent Saturday from 15:30 )
• The Christ child appears on the balcony of the residence – From 17:30 (First Christmas Saturday from 16:30)
• Salzburg Turmblasen – A unique atmosphere surrounding the residential area and carols sung by three towers – From 18:30

Monday 5 December:

• Krampus time – The Krampus celebration is an interesting tradition, it will leave you with a long lasting impression! – From 19:00

Tuesday 6 December:

• St Nicholas and Krampus children visit the Christmas market – From 15:30

Wednesday 21 December:

• Schiachperchten Pass – a traditional procession (Perchtenlauf) during the last week of december where scary hand made masks are worn and people run through the streets whipping naughty children! – From 17.30

Opening Times

The Christmas Market at Salzburg Cathedral Square and Residence Square is open daily from Thursday, 17.11.2011 until Monday, 26.12.2011.

Monday – Thursday: 10:00 – 20:30

Friday: 10:00 – 21:00

Saturday: 09:00 – 21:00

Sunday, public holiday: 09:00 – 20:30

7th December: 10:00 – 21:00

24th December: 09:00 – 15:00

25th December: 11:00 – 18:00

26th December: 11:00 – 18:00

For more information, see the official website – Salzburg Christmas Market