Linz Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Linz and surrounding areas
Linz welcomes the festive season with sparkling lights along the Danube and a lineup of festive events centered on Hauptplatz and the Linzer Volksgarten. Favorites like Advent am Dom Linz, the Weihnachtsmarkt im Linzer Volksgarten and Welser Weihnachtswelt fill the city with seasonal stalls, live music and artisan gifts against the backdrop of the baroque cathedral. Visitors can enjoy holiday activities from craft workshops and ice rink evenings to seasonal performances and food markets; stroll illuminated streets, taste local specialties and find family-friendly attractions across Linz this season. Bring warm layers and plan evening market visits.
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28 eventsMulti-location Christmas wonderland with light paths and themed areas.
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Welser Weihnachtswelt
(Wels)
Multi-location Christmas wonderland with light paths and themed areas.
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Magic Lights at Grünberg
(Gmunden)
Illuminated treetop walk with thousands of lights
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New Year's Eve Celebration at the Danube Riverbank
(Passau)
Spectacular fireworks over the Danube River
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Českobudějovický advent
(České Budějovice)
Ice skating around Samson's fountain
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Hallstatt Christmas Market 2025
(Hallstatt)
Enchanting Advent atmosphere in a historic lakeside village.
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Adventmarkt Mondsee
(Mondsee)
Festive Advent market with live music and Lego exhibition.
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Christmas Lights Near Linz
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Linz.
IKUNA Lichterwelt (Light World)
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View full details →Magic Lights at Grünberg
Experience the enchanting 'Magic Lights' event at Grünberg, transforming the Salzkammergut treetop walk...
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Melk invites you to embrace the holiday spirit with its enchanting Giant Advent...
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See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Linz Christmas FAQ
The most significant annual Christmas events in Linz are undoubtedly its numerous Christmas markets, particularly the large one in the Hauptplatz, and the festive decorations throughout the city center.
While sharing many traditions with other Austrian cities, Linz embraces its local crafts and culinary specialties at its markets, offering a distinct Upper Austrian flavor to the festive season.
The city center, especially around the Hauptplatz and along the Danube, is beautifully illuminated. Residential streets in older neighborhoods also often feature charming, individually decorated homes.
The Hauptplatz hosts the largest Christmas market, but smaller artisan markets and vendor stalls can be found in various squares and courtyards throughout the city center during the holiday season.
Wandering through the illuminated city center and visiting the free Christmas markets are excellent budget-friendly options. Many churches also offer free festive concerts or events.
Families often enjoy the Christmas markets with their carousels and festive treats, as well as any special children's performances or Santa meet-and-greets scheduled at various venues.