Hallein Christmas Market
Hosted inside the historic Alte Saline, this fully covered market features over 60 exhibitors offering traditional Austrian handicrafts, wood carvings, nativity figures, sheep's wool socks, and natural remedies. Visitors can browse an antique, retro, and porcelain market on the upper floor, admire art exhibits by local school students, and enjoy regional culinary specialties and mulled wine. Entertainment includes readings, concerts, and theatrical performances on the Salinenbühne, as well as guided tours highlighting the historic salt boiling pan.
What to Expect
Completely indoor Christmas market set inside Hallein's historic Alte Saline.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Matthäus Leitner
Food & Drink
The market offers regional culinary specialties, including food from culinary stalls, and serves mulled wine.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and fans of traditional crafts
Vibe
Festive and historic
Energy Level
Low
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission is free.
- Hours: Fridays 1–7 pm; Saturdays and Sundays, Monday December 7, and Tuesday December 8, 10 am–7 pm.
- Parking: Parking is nearby.
- Accessibility: Level access, spacious halls, and full indoor roofing make all levels accessible for wheelchair users and strollers.
Tips & Advice
- Leave kids at the free supervised Wichtelstube, where they can craft, paint and play while you browse the more than 60 stalls.
- Join a tour of the Alte Saline to see the historic salt-boiling pan, a rare chance offered during the market.
- Head upstairs to the antique, retro and porcelain market, which is back again this year with dealers from near and far.
- Come by public transport, bike or on foot, or park on the Pernerinsel just a few steps from the Alte Saline.
- Visit in any weather, since every stall sits under one roof and the whole market stays protected from wind and rain.
Special Events & Promotions
- Hallein schools exhibit their own paintings, sculptures and models on all six weekends
- Readings, Christmas concerts and Christmas theater are planned on the Salinenbühne this season
- The antique, retro and porcelain market returns upstairs
- Enlarged and improved food and drink area this year
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the market weatherproof?
Yes. Every stall is under one roof inside the Alte Saline, so the whole market is protected from wind and weather.
What is there for kids?
The Wichtelstube is free and supervised, and kids can craft, paint and play there. Children can also join the free alpaca walks.
What can I buy?
More than 60 mostly regional exhibitors sell natural remedies, sheep's wool socks, wood carvings and nativity figures. There's also a cheese wagon and food stalls from Styria. Upstairs is an antique, retro and porcelain market.
Are there tours?
Yes. You can take a guided tour of the Alte Saline, which includes the historic salt-boiling pan, or a historic walk through Hallein.
What is there to eat and drink?
You'll find regional specialties and mulled wine. The food and drink area has been enlarged and improved again this year.
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