Salzburg Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Salzburg and surrounding areas
Salzburg welcomes Christmas 2025 with radiant Holiday lights and traditional seasonal markets around the Cathedral and Residenzplatz. Explore the Salzburg Christmas Market at the Cathedral and Residence Square, enjoy Ö3-Weihnachtswunder or take in seasonal concerts and Santa visits in the Festungsberg neighborhood. Wander historic streets, sample local treats at Christmas markets and join festive events that offer timeless winter charm and plenty of things to do during the holiday season.
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Christmas Markets
42 eventsHistoric market with 'Sternenhimmel' illumination
Other Christmas Activities
14 eventsNew Year's Eve fireworks from a mountain station
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Salzburg Christmas Market at the Cathedral and Residence Square
Historic market with 'Sternenhimmel' illumination
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Ö3-Weihnachtswunder Salzburg
120-hour live broadcast for charity
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Berchtesgadener Advent Christmas Market
(Berchtesgaden)
Traditional Bavarian Christmas market with artisan crafts
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Salzburger Christkindlmarkt am Dom- und Residenzplatz
Historic market in UNESCO World Heritage site with 'Sternenhimmel' lighting.
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St. Peter Stiftskulinarium Christmas and New Year's Eve 2025
Historic 9th-century restaurant hosting festive holiday celebrations.
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Adventmarkt Mondsee
(Mondsee)
Festive Advent market with live music and Lego exhibition.
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Christmas Shows Near Salzburg
Christmas shows, theater performances, and holiday entertainment in Salzburg.
Salzburger Adventsingen 2025
The Salzburger Adventsingen returns in 2025 with a new scenic oratorio, 'Der blinde...
View full details →Alfred Mittermeier: Leise rieselt der Schmäh
Alfred Mittermeier presents 'Leise rieselt der Schmäh,' a satirical cabaret program that humorously...
View full details →Christmas Lights Near Salzburg
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Salzburg.
Magic Lights at Grünberg
Experience the enchanting 'Magic Lights' event at Grünberg, transforming the Salzkammergut treetop walk...
View full details →IKUNA Lichterwelt (Light World)
Step into a magical winter wonderland at IKUNA Naturresort's 'Lichterwelt' (Light World). Wander...
View full details →Christmas Giving Opportunities Near Salzburg
Give back this holiday season with volunteering and charitable opportunities in Salzburg.
Ö3-Weihnachtswunder Salzburg
Experience the heartwarming Ö3-Weihnachtswunder in Salzburg from December 19-24, 2025. This unique event...
View full details →Christmas Parties Near Salzburg
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Salzburg.
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium Christmas and New Year's Eve 2025
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Salzburg's St. Peter Stiftskulinarium. This...
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Salzburg Christmas FAQ
The Christkindlmarkt on Cathedral Square is arguably the biggest and most traditional Christmas event, drawing large crowds. Other significant events include markets at Mirabell Palace and various smaller, specialized markets.
Salzburg embraces traditional Austrian Christmas customs, including Krampus parades in some regions and the widespread enjoyment of 'Kekse' (Christmas cookies). The city's baroque architecture provides a stunning backdrop for these traditions.
The historic Old Town (Altstadt) is exceptionally beautiful with its Christmas lights, especially around Cathedral Square and Residence Square. The streets leading up to these areas are also wonderfully decorated.
The main Christmas markets, such as the Christkindlmarkt on Domplatz and the market at Mirabell Palace, are excellent places to find local makers. Smaller artisan markets often appear in courtyards and side streets.
Exploring the illuminated Old Town and visiting the free-to-enter Christmas markets are top budget-friendly activities. Enjoying the festive atmosphere and window shopping also costs nothing.
Families often enjoy the Salzburg Marionette Theatre's holiday shows, Santa meet-and-greets at the Christmas markets, and the general festive atmosphere of the Old Town. Many markets have carousels or small rides.