Sight Altstadt, Salzburg
Salzburger Christkindlmarkt
A sight in Altstadt, Salzburg, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: After dark.
Why go
The market fills the Domplatz and Residenzplatz, with stalls of carved ornaments, Lebkuchen and hot punch.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Salzburg, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Salzburg Cathedral and St. Peter Stiftskulinarium.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Altstadt
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- After dark
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Salzburg, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Salzburg Cathedral
Early baroque cathedral where Mozart was baptized; its facade forms the backdrop of the market.
Sight · 0.1 km straight-line - 2St. Peter Stiftskulinarium
Restaurant in the rock walls of St. Peter's Abbey, in business for more than a thousand years; hosts Mozart dinner concerts.
Food · 0.1 km straight-line - 3Café Tomaselli
Coffee house on the Alter Markt since the early 1700s; waitresses bring cakes round the room on trays.
Food · 0.1 km straight-line - 4Getreidegasse
Narrow shopping street of wrought-iron guild signs, home to Mozart's birthplace at number 9.
Shopping · 0.3 km straight-line - 5Hohensalzburg Fortress
One of Europe's largest medieval castles, on the Festungsberg above the old town, reached by funicular.
Activity · 0.3 km straight-line - 6Augustiner Bräu Mülln
Monastery brewery with vaulted beer halls; fill a stone mug from the barrel and buy food at the stalls in the hall.
Drinks · 1.2 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Salzburger Christkindlmarkt is a stop on our Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Salzburg
Another curated sight in Salzburg. See the full Salzburg guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Salzburg run from 3°C in January to 24°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Salzburger Christkindlmarkt itself, we suggest: After dark.
Modelled monthly averages for Salzburg from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Salzburg weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 47.79791, 13.04545
- Destination
- Salzburg, Austria
- Website
- christkindlmarkt.co.at
Salzburger Christkindlmarkt: quick answers
How much time do you need at Salzburger Christkindlmarkt?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Salzburger Christkindlmarkt. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Salzburger Christkindlmarkt?
Our pick: After dark. Insider tip: Advent singing is held on the Residenzplatz on many evenings.
Is Salzburger Christkindlmarkt free?
Yes, we list Salzburger Christkindlmarkt as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Salzburger Christkindlmarkt?
Salzburger Christkindlmarkt appears on Hallstatt, Salzburg & Vienna, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
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Plan Salzburg
- Salzburg travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Salzburg weather by month
- Hallstatt to Salzburg 52 km straight-line
- Salzburg to Vienna 252 km straight-line
Lists & regions
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