Explore the Salzburg Christmas Market & the historical city center during the winter season. Find arts & crafts, good food and decorated historic locations that will put you into the christmas spirit
- Salzburgs History and Traditions
- History of origin about the song Silent Night, Holy Night
- cultural and culinary highlights of the Salzburger Christmas Market
| Included | Experienced local guide |
|---|---|
| Not included | entrance fee to the Salzburger Dom (5€) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Participants | max 15 persons per guide |
Further information
Salzburger Christkindl Market
Your Austria Guide awaits you at the information stand (No. 95) in front of the Christmas tree at Residenzplatz.The Christmas market walk begins past the inviting market stalls of the Salzburg Christkindlmarkt to the Salzburg Cathedral. Discover handmade Christmas decorations and a great variety of culinary delicacies.
Salzburger Dom
The Salzburg Cathedral offers many interesting stories about the emergence of Christmas traditions in our region. Discover an Alpine nativity scene, a historically interesting baptismal font and a Christmas-decorated high altar with an original Advent wreath.
You will learn more about the origins of Christmas, the meaning of the Advent wreath, how the crib came into our living room, the song "Silent Night, Holy Night" and many more.
St. Peter's Abbey
Stop at one of the oldest squares in Salzburg, the St. Peter's Abbey. The courtyard impresses with a beautiful church and a view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Salzburger Festspielhaus
The Salzburg Festival Theater reminds of the van Trapp family and how they started their career as a family choir. As one of the great musical attractions during the Advent season, Salzburg Christmas concerts are known far beyond the national borders.Today, this traditional spectacle is performed every year in front of an international audience in the Salzburg Festival Hall!
Learn more about the Andachtsjodler, the best-known Christmas yodeler with a long tradition.
Alter Markt - Old Market Square
For the residents of Salzburg, the tradition of the Christmas tree began on the Old Market.This custom came from an idea that spread quickly across many countries. Talk about Christmas trees, Santa Claus, the Christ child, glass ball production and traditions from all over the world.This square is known for Cafés, a candy shop, old pharmacy and the smallest house of Salzburg.
Salzburger Christkindlmarkt - Mozartplatz
Linger longer at the Salzburg Chrsitkindlmarkt. There are daily interesting programs and beautiful music that will tune you to the Christmas season.
Options after the tour:
Salzburger Heimatwerk
Salzburger Christmas Museum at Mozart Square
Dom Quartier Museum
On Thursdays you can listen to Christmas songs from the best of the Salzburg trumpet players, live from Residenzplatz at the end of the tour.
