Linzer Weihnachtszauber (Linz Christmas Magic)
Linz transforms into a festive Christmas village stretching from the Rheintor to the Neutor. Visitors can relax in weather-sheltered lounge areas set up inside modern pagoda tents while enjoying vintner mulled wine, local specialties, and live weekend music. Decorated market stalls and shopfronts feature sustainable, handmade artisan crafts, regional gifts, and homemade delicacies.
What to Expect
Cozy Christmas village with pagoda lounges and regional crafts along the Rhine.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Historic Old Town
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Stadt Linz am Rhein
Food & Drink
Market food and drink include regional specialties such as Uhles, homemade delicacies and hot vintner mulled wine.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Visitors who enjoy regional crafts, seasonal food and historic-town strolls
Vibe
Romantic and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Friday 14:00–20:00; Saturday and Sunday 12:00–20:00.
- Parking: Parkhaus Stadtmitte and the Scherer-Passage deck are central, with free lots at the Bahnhof, on the B42 and Am Gestade.
- Accessibility: Disabled parking is at Am Gestade, An der Burg, Grabentor, Katharinenhof, Hospitalstraße and the Stadthalle.
Tips & Advice
- Come on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday of one of the four Advent weekends, because the Christmas village on the Marktplatz only opens then.
- If you plan to come by train, expect replacement buses until 12 December 2026, because the right-bank Rhine line through Linz is fully closed for works.
- Head for the pagoda tent lounges on the Marktplatz when it's wet or cold, because they're set up for staying put whatever the weather.
- Bring a parking disc if you plan to use the short-stay spaces at the Burgplatz, Am Gestade or Asbacher Straße.
- Drivers can use Parkhaus Stadtmitte or the Scherer-Passage deck, or the free lots at the Bahnhof and Am Gestade, all close to the old town.
Special Events & Promotions
- Weekend live music is part of the Christmas village program.
- Optional Christmas tours offer either four seasonal snack stops or a guided stroll followed by a drink and live music.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the stalls?
Commercial goods are deliberately left out. Local and regional exhibitors, some of them private, sell traditional and handmade crafts, homemade delicacies and gift ideas.
What is there to eat and drink?
Winzerglühwein (mulled wine made by local vintners) in the pagoda tents on the Marktplatz, plus a range of food stands.
What if the weather is bad?
The pagoda tents on the Marktplatz have lounge areas where you can stay put whatever the weather.
Is there live music?
Yes. Different live acts play on the weekends in the Christmas village on the historic Marktplatz.
Where can I park?
Parkhaus Stadtmitte (Asbacher Straße/Hülsenloch) and the Scherer-Passage deck are central. Free lots are at the Bahnhof, on the Rhein B42/Linzhausenstraße and Am Gestade, and short-stay disc parking is at the Burgplatz and several central streets.
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