![]() ![]() ![]() Innsbruck has a small but beautiful old town with the Alps constantly present as a backdrop to remind visitors that they are in the heart of Austrian Tyrol. Innsbruck – Christmas Markets in the Tyrolean Alps © Innsbruck Tourismus In 2022, the Christkindlmarkt am Dom- und Residenzplatz in Salzburg is open from 17 November 2022 to 1 January 2023. Some of the best Christmas markets in Salzburg, including the main market in front of the Dom (Cathedral), continue a few days after Christmas and some are even functioning on Christmas Day itself. Snow is often an added bonus but the endless arches and covered walkways allow visitors to remain dry if preferred. ![]() Salzburg is worth visiting at any time of the year but is especially magical during the advent period preceding Christmas.ĭuring Advent, the old town of Salzburg is beautifully lit in the evenings and Christmas markets and stalls are set up throughout the old town. Salzburg, the famous birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is one of the most beautiful cities in Austria. Salzburg – Christmas Markets in the Mozart City See Also: Best Christmas Markets in Vienna, Austria for dates of the top Weihnachtsmärkte.An increasing number of Christmas markets remain open after Christmas Day as New Year’s markets with some operating the first week of January as well. The main market is held in front of the neo-Gothic Rathaus (Town Hall) but several further Christmas markets are scattered through the picturesque, romantic capital of Austria.įurther noteworthy Christmas markets in Vienna are held at Schloss Schönbrunn Palace, the Baroque Belvedere Palace, and on Karlsplatz Square in front of the Karlskirche (Charles’ Church). The Christkindlmarkt in Vienna (Wien) is by far the largest in Austria. Vienna’s Christkindlmarkt – the Largest Christmas Market in Austria On December 24, markets will close early afternoon, if they open at all. In 2022, most large Christmas markets in Austrian cities are likely to operate from mid-November with most closing shortly before Christmas but in cities and a few ski resorts, some may continue until early January 2022. In Austria, as in Bavaria, Christmas markets are usually referred to as a Christkindlmarkt rather than the standard High German Weihnachtsmarkt – both terms are readily understood everywhere in the German-speaking world. The largest Christmas markets in Austria are in Vienna (Wien), Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, and Linz while virtually every town and tourist ski area will have its own market on some weekends and days leading up to Christmas. © Stadt Wien Marketing / Sebastian TothĪustrian Christmas markets are a popular advent tradition throughout Austria. In 2022, most Christmas markets in Austria will be open. And the world’s greatest (possibly) concert venue is a neighbour.The best advent Christmas markets to visit in Austria in 2022 are the Christkindlmärkte in Vienna (Wien), Mozart city Salzburg, Innsbruck in Tyrol, Graz in Steiermark, and Linz on the Danube. ![]() Vivaldi is buried on one side of the park (under the Technical University). If I recall right, they offer a good view for nice photos across the market.īrahms, for example, lived one street away and his statue guards the market. Keep an eye out for the Otto Wagner station pavilions, with their Jugendstil white, gold, and green designs. Alternatively, go up the church’s panorama lift and look out the window to get a lovely aerial view over the market.įor more contemporary art, pop over the road for the Albertina Modern art museum in the gorgeous Künstlerhaus (which has its own exhibitions, too, by the same-named artist association). Take the U1, U2 or U4 subway lines (look for the Resselpark exit and just follow the crowds).Ĭonsider nipping into the Karlskirche church for a dose of Baroque finery and perhaps a classical concert after an early-evening browse of the market. The market adjoins the Karlsplatz subway station, one of Vienna’s main transport hubs. Opening times 2023ĭates for 2023 are November 24th to December 23rd with opening times of midday to 8pm. In summary, the Karlsplatz market is the Montmartre of the Viennese Christmas landscape and an excellent location if you’re seeking something high quality and unique gift-wise (we buy a lot of presents here). ![]()
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