Christmas Markets in Austria
In Austria, you’ll immerse yourselves in a magical atmosphere during the Christmas season, brought to life by Christkindl and Christmas markets across the country. The cities twinkle with lights, while the scent of mulled wine and roasted almonds fills the festively decorated streets. Against the backdrop of grand palaces such as Schönbrunn or Grafenegg, you’ll experience a special blend of handicrafts, regional delicacies, and festive magic.
In rural areas, you’ll savour authentic specialities and feel the warmth of the people.
These markets are more than just places to stroll – they create special experiences. You’ll discover handcrafted gifts and traditional decorations. Particularly away from the hustle and bustle, in small villages, you’ll sense the original charm of the Advent season, nestled in the winter landscape.
A festival of Christmas fantasy awaits at the Christkindlmarkt on Vienna’s Rathausplatz. Countless stalls offering handicrafts and culinary delights, a tree full of hearts in front of the illuminated town hall, and a children’s programme attract countless visitors each year. When not strolling around or enjoying the Viennese conviviality at the punch stands, visitors can glide around the ice rink or follow a path lined with handcrafted nativity scenes in awe.
Equally elegant is the Salzburg Christkindlmarkt at Dom and Residenzplatz. The traditional huts in the heart of the baroque old town give the festive setting a unique atmosphere.
No less romantic is the Christkindlmarkt in Innsbruck’s old town. Accompanied by the sounds of the tower brass players from the Golden Roof and the spicy scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts wafting through the medieval streets, a particularly cosy Christmas mood settles here.
Nothing beats getting into the Christmas spirit in Austria's snow-covered rural landscapes. One of the most charming Advent markets is in St. Wolfgang, where you can experience regional traditions and authentic handicrafts, with the floating red Advent candle on Lake Wolfgang in view.
In the Johannesbach Gorge near Würflach, Austria’s tallest decorated Christmas tree stands over 20 metres high. Visitors can warm up by open fires and admire the craftsmanship of glassblowers and blacksmiths, alongside regional delicacies, gingerbread, and punch.
The Salzburg Mountain Advent in the Großarl Valley offers a rustic charm, with handcrafted nativity scenes ranging from tiny to life-sized, all displayed by torchlight and candlelig
Where emperors and princes once resided, some wondrous beings can be seen during the Christmas season. One such sight is the Christmas Angel at Hellbrunn Palace, which towers eight metres above the palace pond. The Hellbrunn Advent Magic in Salzburg truly lives up to its name – with a fairy-tale forest of 700 fir trees, adorned with 10,000 red baubles and fairy lights.
The Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna exudes the finest imperial flair. In front of the festive illumination of the imperial palace, everything the Christmas heart desires is offered, from traditional handicrafts like wood carvings to nostalgic toys and charming decorative items.
And at Belvedere Palace – also in Vienna – a whole Christmas village awaits in the baroque setting, full of creative gift ideas and culinary discoveries. For many Viennese, it is the most romantic of all Advent markets.
Note:
Our list provides an overview of the Advent markets by province but does not claim to be complete. Please note that not all dates for 2025 are available yet. We are continuously working to add and update the information. As changes to dates may occur at short notice, please also check the website of the respective region or contact the local tourism board directly.
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Advent market in the Hirschstetten flower gardens
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Altes AKH Christmas village
14 Nov - 22 Dec 2025
Altwiener Christkindlmarkt Freyung
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Am Hof Advent Market (Link in German only)
14 Nov - 23 Dec 2025
Advent Market at Palais Liechtenstein (Link in German only)
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Christmas Market Schönbrunn Palace
6 Nov 2025 - 6 Jan 2026
Museums Quartier - Wintergarten im MQ
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Belvedere Palace Christmas Village
14 Nov - 31 Dec 2025
Christmas market on Spittelberg
14 Nov - 23 Dec 2025
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Christmas market on Stephansplatz
08 Nov - 26 Dec 2025
Art Advent: arts and crafts on Karlsplatz
21 Nov - 23 Dec 2025
Wiener Weihnachtstraum am Christkindlmarkt - Rathausplatz
14 Nov - 26 Dec 2025
Christmas market in Türkenschanzpark (Link in German only) dates tba
Winter market at Riesenradplatz - Prater
21 Nov 2025 - 6 Jan 2026
Alm Advent at the exhibition centre - Prater (Link in German only) 20 Nov - 20 Dec 2025
Christmas Village on Maria-Theresia Square
Cancelled in 2025 due to construction work!
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Bad Sauerbrunn: Advent in the Christmas tree village (Link in German only)
29 Nov - 21 Dec 2025 (Sat, Sun) plus Mon, 8 Dec 2025
Eisenstadt:
Advent market at Esterházy Palace
12 - 14 Dec 2025
Eisenstadt Christmas Market
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Forchtenstein:
Advent market at Forchtenstein Castle
28 - 30 Nov 2025
Lackenbach:
Advent market at Lackenbach Castle
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Mörbisch: Winter Wonder
22 Nov 2025 - 4 Jan 2026, Friday to Sunday
Neuhaus am Klausenbach: Advent at Tabor Castle (Link in German only) dates tba, each Saturday to Sunday
Rust: Rust Advent Mile (Link in German only)
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Stadtschlaining: Medieval Christmas market (Link in German only) 1 Dec 2025
St. Margarethen: Christmas market (Link in German only)
28 Nov - 14 Dec 2025
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Bad Kleinkirchheim: Kirchheimer Advent
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Feistritz ob Bleiburg: Petzen Christmas market at 1,700m (Link in German only)
6 - 7 Dec | 13 - 14 Dec | 20 Dec 2025
Katschberg: Katschberg Advent Trail
tba, every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Klagenfurt: Klagenfurt Christmas market on Neuer Platz
15 Nov - 24 Dec 2025
Launsdorf: Advent market at Hochosterwitz Castle (Link in German only) dates tba
Mallnitz: Mallnitz Mountain Advent (Link in German only)
28 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Friday to Sunday
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Maria Wörth: Romantic Church Advent Maria Wörth
22 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Saturday and Sunday
Lake Millstätter See: Millstätter Lichtweg
30 Nov 2025 - 6 Jan 2026
Pörtschach: Silent Advent on the lake
tba, Friday to Sunday
Pyramidenkogel: Advent above the clouds on the Pyramidenkogel
tba, Friday to Sunday
Velden: Velden Advent
tba, Friday to Sunday and 23.12.
Villach / Villach region: Advent in Villach
14 Nov - 24 Dec 2025
Wörthersee: Advent on Lake Wörthersee
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Aggsbach Dorf: Arts and crafts market at the Aggstein castle ruins
7 - 23 Nov 2025, Friday to Sunday
Baden bei Wien: Advent in the park - Baden FAIRzaubert (Link in German only)
tba, Wednesday to Sunday
Dürnstein: Wachau Advent at Dürnstein Castle (Link in German only) 6 - 21 Dec 2025, Saturday and Sunday, 8 Dec
Eggenburg: Eggenburger Adventzauber (Link in German only) 22 - 23 Nov 2025
Ebreichsdorf: Advent magic in Ebreichsdorf Castle Park (Link in German only) dates tba, Saturday and Sunday
Grafenegg: Grafenegg Advent at Grafenegg Castle (Link in German only) 5 - 8 Dec 2025
Großweikersdorf: Christmas market Großweikersdorf (Link in German only) tba
Krems: Kremser Adventzauber (Link in German only)
20 Nov - 23 Dec 2025
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Litschau: Litschau Advent "From house to house" (Link in German only) 29 - 30 Nov 2025
Mostviertel: Advent on the Cider and Iron Road (Link in German only)
29 Nov - 14 Dec 2025, Flaming Christmas
22 Nov - 7 Dec 2025, Sparkling Village Christmas
Perchtoldsdorf: Christmas market at Kirchenbergl (Link in German only) dates tba, Friday to Sunday
Rosenburg: Waldviertler Christkindlmarkt at Rosenburg Castle
22 Nov - 30 Nov 2025, Saturdays and Sundays
Schallaburg: Schallaburg Christmas Market
Due to renovation works, there is no market in 2025. The next dates are 11 - 13 Dec 2026.
Schiltern: Kittenberger's Advent magic in the garden (Link in German only) 2 Nov 2025 - 6 Jan 2026
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Schloss Hof: Christmas market at Schloss Hof
15 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Saturday to Sunday and public holidays
Seebenstein: Advent mile in Seebenstein Park (Link in German only) dates tba
Tulln an der Donau:
Winter market in the Minorite monastery (Link in German only) dates tba
Tulln Advent village (Link in German only)
dates tba
Weitra: Weitraer Adventtage (Link in German only)
dates tba
Wiener Neustadt: The "New Advent" (Link in German only)
28 - 30 Nov 2025, Advent in Beethovenallee
5 - 7 Dec 2025, Advent at the cathedral
12 - 14 Dec 2025, Advent in the Mayor's Garden
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Linz:
Christmas market on Linz's main square
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Christmas market in the Volksgarten in Linz
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Advent at the cathedral
tba, Tuesday to Sunday
Bad Ischl: Christmas Market
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Garsten: Garstner Advent (Link in German only)
29 - 30 Nov | 6 - 8 Dec 2025, Saturday and Sunday
Kirchdorf am Inn: Christmas market Schloss Katzenberg (Link in German only) 11 - 14 Dec 2025
Kirchdorf an der Krems: Kirchdorfer Adventzauber (Link in German only) dates tba
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Mondsee: Advent in Mondsee
21 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Friday to Sunday
Pettenbach im Almtal: Christmas market in Pettenbach (Link in German only) 8 Dec 2025
Steyr:
Christmas market "Altstadt Steyr"
21 Nov - 20 Dec 2025, Wednesday to Sunday
Christkindlmarkt Promenade
21 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Friday to Sunday
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Lake Traunsee:
Gmundner Advent
28 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Friday to Sunday
Christmas town Traunkirchen
13 - 14 Dec 2025
Wels: Wels Christmas World (Link in German only)
open daily from 14 Nov 2025
Wolfgangsee: Wolfgangsee Advent
21 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Wednesday to Sunday
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Altenmarkt-Zauchensee: Altenmarkt Advent market
22 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Saturday, Sunday
Gasteinertal: Advent markets in Gasteinertal
Bad Hofgastein: Advent market 28 Nov - 20 Dec 2025
Bad Gastein: ARTvent market Bad Gastein (Link in German only) dates tba, every Saturday and Sunday
Fuschl am See: Advent in the villages of the Fuschlsee region dates tba
Goldegg: Goldegg Advent (Link in German only)
21 Dec 2025
Grossarl: Salzburg Mountain Advent in Grossarltal
21 Nov - 21 Dec 2025
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Grödig-St. Leonhard: Advent market St. Leonhard (Link in German only) 29 Nov - 24 Dec 2025, Sat and Sun plus 8 Dec | 24 Dec
Hallein: Halleiner Weihnachtsmarkt (Link in German only) 14 Nov - 21 Dec, Friday to Sunday.
Hochkönig: Advent in the Alps of Salzburg
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Mauterndorf: Advent market at Mauterndorf Castle
tba, every Saturday and Sunday
Obertauern: Tauernadvent
28 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Friday to Sunday
Radstadt: Radstadt Mountain Advent on the town square
29 Nov - 27 Dec 2025, Saturday and Sunday as well as 8 Dec | 26 Dec
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Salzburg City: Advent in Salzburg
Historic Christmas Market on Cathedral Square
20 Nov 2025 - 1 Jan 2026
Advent market in the courtyard of Hohensalzburg Fortress
22 Nov - 21 Dec 2025 (dates not confirmed yet), Friday to Sunday
Hellbrunn Advent Magic at Hellbrunn Palace
20 Nov - 24 Dec 2025, Tuesday to Sunday
Christmas Market on Mirabellplatz
20 Nov - 31 Dec 2025
Sternadvent with winter market
20 Nov 2025 - 6 Jan 2026
Salzburger Saalachtal: Mountain Christmas in Maria Kirchental
tba, every Saturday and Sunday
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Salzburg Lake District:
Henndorf am Wallersee: Christmas market at Gut Aiderbichl
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Mattsee: Advent market on the lake (Link in German only)
tba, every Saturday and Sunday
Werfen: Advent market at Hohenwerfen Castle
tba, Saturday and Sunday
Wolfgangsee: Wolfgangsee Advent
St. Gilgen and Strobl
21 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Thursday to Sunday plus 8 Dec 2025
Zell am See:
Zeller Sternenadvent Markt
tba, Wednesday to Sunday
Sternenadvent Markt at Lake Zell
tba, Thursday to Sunday
Sternenadvent Market at Kaprun Castle (Link in German only) dates tba
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Admont: Admont Advent Market
6 - 8 Dec | 12 - 14 Dec 2025
Bad Gleichenberg: Advent market
30 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, every Sunday
Fürstenfeld: Fürstenfeld Christmas market
21 Nov - 21 Dec 2025
Graz: Advent in Graz
Aufsteiern Christmas market on the Schlossberg
21 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Friday to Sunday
Christmas market on the main square
21 Nov - 23 Dec 2025
Advent market in the Joanneum quarter
21 Nov - 23 Dec 2025
Christmas market in the Franciscan quarter
21 Nov - 24 Dec 2025
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Leoben: Leoben Christmas Market
21 Nov - 23 Dec 2025
Mariazell: Mariazell Advent (Link in German only)
20 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Thursday to Sunday, plus 8 Dec
Schladming:
Advent am Talbach
28 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Friday to Sunday, plus 8 Dec
Advent magic in the Talbachklamm gorge
29 Nov and 13 Dec 2025
Zeltweg: Farracher Advent (Link in German only)
4 - 8 Dec 2025
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Innsbruck:
Christmas market in the old town - the traditional market
15 Nov - 23 Dec 2025
Christkindlmarkt Hungerburg - the panorama market
21 Nov 2025 - 6 Jan 2026
Christkindlmarkt in Maria-Theresien- Straße - the modern market
25 Nov 2025 - 6 Jan 2026
Christkindlmarkt am Marktplatz - the family market
15 Nov - 23 Dec 2025
Christkindlmarkt St. Nikolaus - the contemplative market
21 Nov - 23 Dec 2025
Christkindlmarkt Wilten - the artistic market
21 Nov - 21 Dec 2025
Lake Achensee: AchenSee Christmas
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Tirolean mountain Christmas in Sixenhof (Link in German only) 27 Nov - 28 Dec 2025
Hall in Tirol: Hall Advent market
25 Nov - 28 Dec 2025
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Kufstein:
Christmas magic at the fortress & Christmas market in the city park, 22 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Saturday and Sunday
Lienz: Lienz Advent
21 Nov - 24 Dec 2025
Olympiaregion Seefeld:
Seefeld: Romantic Christmas market in Seefeld
21 Nov 2025 - 6 Jan 2026
Leutasch: Leutascher Kapellenadvent
28 Nov - 20 Dec 2025, every Friday and Saturday
PillerseeTal: Magical Advent - Christkindldorf am See
29 - 30 Nov | 6 - 7 Dec 2025, Saturday and Sunday
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Rattenberg: Rattenberg Advent
21 Nov - 21 Dec 2025, Friday to Sunday
Schwaz: Schwaz Advent (Link in German only)
22 Nov - 23 Dec 2025, Friday to Sunday, plus 4 Dec
St. Johann in Tirol: St. Johann Christmas market
28 Nov - 24 Dec 2025, Friday to Sunday
Zillertal:
Mayrhofen: Mayrhofen Advent at the Waldfestplatz
29 Nov - 20 Dec 2025, Friday to Sunday
Tux-Finkenberg: Tux Advent for families
30 Nov 2025
Zell-Gerlos: Zell Christmas market (Link in German only)
13 - 14 April 2025
Bludenz: Bludenzer Christkindlemarkt (Link in German only)
27 Nov - 24 Dec 2025
Bregenz: Bregenz Christmas
15 Nov - 24 Dec 2025
Dornbirn: Christmas market Dornbirn
21 Nov - 23 Dec 2025
Feldkirch: Feldkirch Christmas market (Link in German only)
28 Nov - 24 Dec 2025
Kleinwalsertal Valley: Walser Advent Magic
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Lech Zürs: Advent am Arlberg
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Montafon: Christmas Markets in Montafon
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Schwarzenberg: Schwarzenberg Advent market (Link in German only) 28 Nov - 14 Dec 2025