Illustration of a christmas market scene (St. Peter Stiftskulinarium Advent Market)
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St. Peter Stiftskulinarium Advent Market

Held in the historic Willibaldarkadenhof courtyard of Europe's oldest restaurant, this market transforms the arcade setting into an atmospheric winter wonderland away from the busy old town. Visitors can gather by the mulled wine stand to enjoy selected punch creations amidst seasonal decor. The courtyard atmosphere is complemented by modern live music performances.

What to Expect

Atmospheric courtyard winter market with a mulled wine stand and live music.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Altstadt

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

St. Peter Stiftskulinarium

Food & Drink

A courtyard stand serves mulled wine and selected punch creations.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Visitors seeking a historic, relaxed christmas-market stop

Vibe

Historic and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

St. Peter Stiftskulinarium
St. Peter Bezirk 1/4, 5020 Salzburg, Österreich
Salzburg
5020

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: Monday–Thursday 13:30–22:00; Friday–Sunday 12:30–22:00; December 24, 12:00–18:00.

Tips & Advice

  • Email your booking for the December 25 or 26 holiday menu and say which menu version and how many courses you want.
  • Confirm your Quandoo reservation by credit card within 72 hours and check your spam folder, because unconfirmed bookings are deleted automatically.
  • Try one of the selected punch creations along with the classic Glühwein at the stand in the Willibaldarkadenhof courtyard.
  • Ask for the vegetarian or vegan version when you book the holiday menu or the New Year's Eve gala menu, since both offer them.
  • Plan around Christmas Eve, when the Advent market keeps shorter hours than during the rest of the season.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Holiday menu of four or five courses on December 25 and 26, with vegetarian and vegan versions, reservation needed.
  • Mozart Dinner Concert Silvester Gala on December 31: a five-course dinner with Mozart opera arias in the Baroque Hall.
  • Silvester Gala Menu on December 31: a five-course dinner with selected wines, also available vegetarian or vegan.
  • À la carte lunch on December 31.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to drink?

The Glühwein stand in the Willibaldarkadenhof courtyard serves mulled wine and a selection of punch creations.

Is there live music?

Yes, modern live music plays in the courtyard among the historic arcades.

Can I have Christmas dinner here?

Yes. A holiday menu of four or five courses is served on December 25 and 26, with vegetarian and vegan versions too. To book, email the restaurant with the menu version and number of courses you want. Then confirm the Quandoo reservation by credit card within 72 hours.

What's on for New Year's Eve?

On December 31 there's the Mozart Dinner Concert Silvester Gala in the Baroque Hall, a five-course dinner with arias from Mozart's operas. There's also the Silvester Gala Menu, a five-course dinner with selected wines.

Can companies hold Christmas parties here?

Yes. The Stiftskulinarium has eleven rooms, from the historic Bürgerstube to the Baroque Hall. They suit everything from team dinners to client events and private dining.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday marketfestive foodmulled winelive musicseasonal activitiesholiday traditionNew Years Evefamily friendlyhistorical venue

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team