Christmas Markets in Linz & Upper Austria
The fragrance of gingerbread and Linzer Torte from the Christmas markets, pastry shops and cafes, the lights of the city skyline combining old with new, and the enticements of shopping in the city of Linz all bring you that step closer towards Christmas Eve.
Christmas Markets
Christmas Market on the Main Square
The Baroque scenery makes the Christmas Market on the Main Square in Linz truly unique. Here you will find handicrafts, warming drinks and delicious gingerbread.
Christmas Market in the Volksgarten
The fairyland figures at the Christmas Market in the Volksgarten do not only enchant children but also adults, making this the traditional family market. In addition, you will find a wide selection of gifts and local delicacies. A highlight is the nativity play. Every 30 minutes from 3 – 8 pm, there is a short performance with special effects and a classical music soundtrack.
Where: Volksgarten (near the main station)
When: 18 November – 23 December 2023
Christmas in Steyr
Should you be staying in Linz, then the nearby town of Steyr is well worth a visit for the Old Town Christmas Market, the nearby Promenade Christmas Market and the Christkindl Pilgrimage Church. One of Austria's small historic towns, Steyr is a harmonious symbiosis of a past rich in tradition and a pulsating modern lifestyle. Only 50 minutes by train from Linz, it is also very easy to get to.
Where: Steyr Old Town
When: 17 November - 24 December 2023
Opening hours: Daily 11 am – 9 pm; 24 December 11 am - 2 pm
Additional Christmas Events & Markets in Upper Austria:
- Attnang-Puchheim: Advent Market Puchheim Palace (German-language only)
- Bad Ischl: Christmas Market
- Garsten: Advent Market (German-language only)
- Kirchdorf an Inn: Christmas Market at Katzenberg Palace (German-language only)
- Mondsee: Advent in Mondsee (German-language only)
- Steinbach an der Steyr: Advent Market Steinbach (German-language only)
- Altmünster Advent
- Christmas Village Traunkirchen (German-language only)
- Christmas World in Wels (German-language only)
- Wolfgangsee Lake: Advent in St. Wolfgang