Your English Guide to the 2015 Salzburg Christkindlmarkt

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” And being in Salzburg makes it all the more wonderful.

From November 19th until December 26th, the magic of the holiday season takes over Salzburg’s Old City with Christkindlmarkt. The smell of Christmas cookies and roasted chestnuts fill the air. Sip mulled wine while browsing through carefully handcrafted treasures of the season. Enjoy holiday music sung by traditional choirs while you gaze up at white Christmas lights.

Spending the holidays in Salzburg is like entering into another world. Where joy and merriment reigns for an entire month.

Take a look at our guide to Christkindlmarkt, and get ready for an experience you’ll never forget!

Where is Christkindlmarkt?

Cathedral Square and Residenzplatz, Salzburg Austria

When does the market take place?

November 19th-December 26th 2015

• Monday – Thursday – 10:00 am – 08:30 pm
• Friday & December 7th – 10:00 am – 09:00 pm
• Saturday &Holidays – 09:00 am – 09:00 pm
• Sunday – 09:00 am – 08:30 pm
• Dec. 24th – 09:00 am – 03:00 pm
• Dec. 25th – 11:00 am – 06:00 pm
• Dec. 26th – 11:00 am – 06:00 pm

Schedule of Events in Salzburg

• 23. November 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Salzburger Jägerchor and Jagdhornbläser: Domplatz 1
• 24. November 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Salzburg folksong Singkreis: Domplatz 1
• 25. November 2015 at 4:30 – 5:15pm – Children Christmas reading: Residenzplatz
• 25 November 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Carinthian choir Salzburg: Domplatz 1
• 26. November 2015 at 5:00-  5:30pm – Männerchor Typographia: Domplatz 1
• 26. November 2015 at 6:30 – 7:00pm – Traditional Salzburg Turmblasen: carols from three positions at Residenzplatz
• 27. November 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm- Salzburg Liederkranz 1900: Domplatz 1
• 28. November 2015 at 4:00 – 4:30pm – Salzburg Domkapellknaben and girls: Domplatz 1
• 28. November 2015 at 4:30pm – The Orig. Salzburger Christkind comes with 4 angels
• 28. November 2015 at 5:00 – 6:00pm – Adventkranzweihe: Domplatz 1
• 28. November 2015 at 6:00 – 6:10pm – Heralding the advent: Domplatz 1
• 28. November 2015 at 6:10 – 6:30pm – Bel Canto Choir Salzburg: Domplatz 1
• 28. November 2015 at 6:30 – 7:00pm – Trad. Salzburg Turmblasen: Residenzplatz
• 29. November 2015 at 3:00 – 3:30pm – Vocal Orange: Domplatz 1
• 29. November 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Salzburg A-Capella Choir: Domplatz 1
• 30. November 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Goldhaubengruppe of Salzburg: Domplatz 1
• 1 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Folksong Choir Eugendorf: Domplatz 1
• 1 December 2015 at 6:30 – 7:00pm; 7:00 – 7:30pm; 7:30 – 8:00pm – Nicholas Blessing
• 2 December 2015 at 4:00 – 5:15pm – Children Christmas reading and Christkind: Residenzplatz 1
• 2 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Chorgemeinschaft Tones: Domplatz 1
• 3 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Chor Kowi Canto: Domplatz 1
• 3 December 2015 at 6:30 – 7:00pm – Traditional Salzburg Turmblasen: Residenzplatz
• 4 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Salzburg Liederkranz 1900: Domplatz 1
• 5 December 2015 at 3:00 – 3:30pm – Singgemeinschaft Freilassing: Domplatz 1
• 5 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Chorgemeinschaft Provobis Hallein: Domplatz 1
• 5 December 2015 at 5:30pm – The Orig. Salzburger Christkind comes with 4 angels: old Residenz
• 5 December 2015 at 6:30 – 7:00pm – Traditional Salzburg Turmblasen: carols from three positions at Residenzplatz
• 6 December 2015 at 2:30 – 3:30pm – Children: Nicholas celebration in the cathedral: Domplatz 1
• 6 December 2015 at 3:00 – 3:30pm – Jugendkantorei am Dom: Domplatz 1
• 6 December 2015 at 3:30 – 4:30pm – Children: Nikolo- Krampus and Kinderkrampusse: Domplatz 1
• 6 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Folksong Choir Bergheim: Domplatz 1
• 7 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Chamber Choir of Liedertafel: Domplatz 1
• 7 December 2015 at 7:00 – 8:00 – Traditional Krampus Run: Domplatz 1
• 8 December 2015 at 3:00 – 3:30pm – B’Hofen Sing choir group: Domplatz 1
• 8 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Chorgemeinschaft Frankenmarkt: Domplatz 1
• 9 December 2015 at 4:00 – 5:15pm – Children Christmas reading and Christkind: Residenzplatz
• 9 December 2015 at 4:00 – 4:30pm – Superar Salzburg: Domplatz 1
• 9 December 2015 at 500 – 5:30pm – Choir CPR Neumarkt: Domplatz 1
• 10 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Choir “Next Singing”: Domplatz 1
• 10 December 2015 at 6:30 – 7:00pm – Traditional Salzburg Turmblasen: carols from three positions at Residenzplatz
• 11 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – MGV Lamprechtshausen: Domplatz 1
• 11 December 2015 at 6:00 – 7:00pm; 19:30 – 20:30pm – Munderfinger Adventbläser: Domplatz 1
• 12 December 2015 at 3:00 – 3:30pm – Sängerbund Thalgau: Domplatz 1
• 12 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Carinthian choir Salzburg: Domplatz 1
• 12 December 2015 at 5:30pm – The Orig. Salzburg Christ Child with the 4 angels come: old Residenz
• 12 December 2015 at 6:30 – 7:00pm – Traditional Salzburg Turmblasen: carols from three positions at Residenzplatz
• 13 December 2015 at 3:00 -3:30pm – Hall Liedertafel 1849: Domplatz 1
• 13 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Ensemble Feinklang: Domplatz 1
• 14 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – State Choir Hohensalzburg: Domplatz 1
• 15 December 2015 at 4:00 – 4:30pm – Salzburg choristers and choir girl: Domplatz 1
• 15 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Viva la musica Salzburg: Domplatz 1
• 16 December 2015 at 4:00 – 5:15pm – Children Christmas reading and Christkind: Residenzplatz 1
• 16 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Chorvereinigung Salzburg-Aigen: Domplatz 1
• 17 December 2015 at 4:00 – 4:30pm – School Play VS fief II: 17 Domplatz 1
• 17 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Gauverbandschor: Domplatz 1
• 17 December 2015 at 6:30 – 7:00pm – Traditional Salzburg Turmblasen: carols from three positions at Residenzplatz
• 18 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – SalTo Vocale Salzburg: Domplatz 1
• 18 December 2015 at 6:00; 7:30pm – Munderfinger Adventbläser: Domplatz 1
• 19 December 2015 at 3:00 – 3:30pm – Chorgemeinschaft Leopoldskron-Moos: Domplatz 1
• 19 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Chor Ars Musica: Domplatz 1
• 19 December 2015 at 5:30 – The Orig. Salzburger Christkind comes with 4 angels: old Residenz
• 19 December 2015 at 6:30 – 17:00pm – Traditional Salzburg Turmblasen: carols from three positions at Residenzplatz
• 20 December 2015 at 3:00 – 3:30pm – Männerchor Typographia: Domplatz 1
• 20 December 2015 at 4:00 – 4:30pm – Youth Choir Pöndorf: Domplatz 1
• 20 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Liedertafel Mattighofen: Domplatz 1
• 21 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Lainerhof Quartet: Domplatz 1
• 21 December 2015 at 7:00 – 8:00pm – Traditional Perchtenlauf: Domplatz 1
• 22 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Salzburger men Quintet: Domplatz 1
• 23 December 2015 at 5:00 – 5:30pm – Lainerhof Quartet: Domplatz 1
• 24 December 2015 at 12:00 – 12:30 – “Christkindlanschießen“:
• 24 December 2015 at 2:00 – 2:30pm – Lainerhof Quartet: Domplatz 1
• 24 December 2015 at 5:30 – 6:00pm – Weihnachtsblasen:
• 25 December 2015 at 2:00 – 2:30pm – Jungendkantorei am Dom: Domplatz 1
• 26 December 2015 at 2:00 – 2:30pm – Salzburger men Quintet: Domplatz 1

The Tastes of Christkindlmarkt

One of the very best parts of the Salzburg’s Christkindlmarkt is the food & drink. Here are some market-musts when it comes to indulging in all things delicious:

• Kaiserschmarrn: light fluffy and delicious caramelized pancake. Chopped up, sprinkled powdered sugar and served warm with plum sauce on the side.

• Chesnuts (Maroni): Yes, chestnuts roasted on an open fire can be found throughout the market. It’s one of our favorite snacks. Sweet, delicious AND filling!

• Gulaschsuppe: Because nothing is more warming then a bowl of Gulaschsuppe with a fresh Semmel roll to dip into it.
• Gluhwein: Hot mulled wine served traditionally during the winter here in Austria. Nothing is more relaxing then strolling through the markets, snow falling with a hot cup of Gluhwein in hand. You also get a souvenir mug when you order that’s 3 euros. You can either keep the cup as a reminder of how drunk you got Christmas shopping, or return it and get your 3 euros back. The choice is yours!
• Punsch: This delicious wine and rum combination is also served warm. Be careful, Punsch can be sneaky!

There are endless options for food & drink at Christkindlmarkt, but these are just some of our favorites. Of course you can never go wrong with a classic sausage or “Bosna.” Basically, be sure you come HUNGRY!

Fancy a Tour during Christkindlmarkt?

Salzburg Christmas Tour (Führung: Salzburger Weihnachtstour)

Learn the historical background of the market, local and alpine customs AND discover the origin of the “Silent Night Song.” (Yes, it was written in Salzburg!) You’ll also be taken to the Christmas Museum of Salzburg at the end of the tour.
Cost: 25 euro (adults); 15 euro (under 18)
Meeting point: Residenzplatz 1 – Information Booth #94
Dates:November 20th – December 23rd – daily @ 4:00pm (tour is 1.5 hours)

Night watchman guide

See Salzburg in a different ‘light’ during this guided night tour of the city.
Meeting Point: Salzburg Information Mozartplatz
Dates:
27, 28 November 2015 @ 21:00 – 22:30
4, 5 December @ 21:00 – 22:30
11, 12 December @ 21:00 – 22:30
18, 19 December 2015 @ 21:00 – 22:30

Other Christmas Markets in Salzburg

And don’t forget, Salzburg has plenty of other Christmas markets throughout the city. Aside from the Christkinelmarkt, be sure to check out these markets too! After all, can you every have TOO much holiday cheer?

• Hellbrunner Adventzauber at Helbrunn Palace: November 19th – December 24th
• Christmas market on Mirabellplatz: November 19th – December 24th
• Adventmarket St. Leonhard: November 28th – December 20th

When you combine the beauty of the holidays with Salzburg’s baroque architecture, castle-filled skyline and cobblestone streets, there’s bound to be magic in the air. Magic that spreads across the entire city.

Experiencing Christkindlmarkt and Salzburg during the holidays will be a memory and feeling that will last a lifetime.

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