Illustration of a christmas market scene (Sternadvent mit Wintermarkt)
Christmas Markets

Sternadvent mit Wintermarkt

Visitors wander through a decorated village of market stalls tucked between Getreidegasse and Griesgasse, browsing artisanal handicrafts, artworks, and winter goods. Children can marvel at a living nativity scene and enjoy fairy tales and tree decorations. The tranquil setting invites guests to pause, listen to gentle music, and sample seasonal food and drinks.

What to Expect

Atmospheric Christmas and winter market nestled in the historic Sternbräu courtyard.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Altstadt

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Sternadvent Salzburg

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Christmas market browsers and old-town visitors

Vibe

Romantic and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Sternbräu
Getreidegasse 34 / Griesgasse 23, 5020 Salzburg
Salzburg
5020

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11–19; Friday–Saturday 11–20.30; December 24 and 31 10–15; January 1–6 11–18.

Tips & Advice

  • Visit on a Friday or Saturday if you want an evening stroll, because the market stays open later on those days than the rest of the week.
  • Come between Christmas and 6 January if you miss Advent, because the market keeps going as a Wintermarkt after the holidays.
  • Plan an earlier visit on 24 or 31 December, because the market closes early on both days.
  • Bring the kids to the Sternbräu courtyard, where they can see the living nativity scene and the fairy tales.

Special Events & Promotions

  • After Christmas it carries on as a Wintermarkt through 6 January.
  • Shorter opening hours on 24 and 31 December.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it good for children?

Yes. In the Sternbräu courtyard, children can see the living nativity scene and enjoy fairy tales and Christmas tree decorations.

What is for sale?

The decorated stalls sell handicrafts, art and winter goods.

Is there food and drink?

Yes, the stalls serve carefully prepared food and drinks.

What is the atmosphere like?

It's known as the quiet one among Salzburg's Christmas markets. It's a village of huts in the big courtyard, where people stop to listen to the songs and music.

Can I take a look before I go?

Yes, the Sternadvent website has a webcam, plus photos and videos of the market.

Tags

Christmas marketholiday marketartisanal productshandmade craftsfestive foodholiday shoppingseasonal activitiescommunity celebrationSalzburg

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Contributors & Updates

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