Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress

A visit to Hohensalzburg Fortress in the run-up to Christmas is magical. On the way up, more than a hundred traditional Herrnhut stars bathe the Festungsgasse in a romantic sea of lights. Once in the castle courtyard, the tranquil market offers a diverse selection of local arts and crafts, creative gift ideas and Salzburg delicacies. Many locals come to the fortress at least once a year to enjoy the wonderful view over the Christmassy old town with a cup of mulled wine. The market's supporting program is also popular with families. On all opening days, there is a supervised children's program at Atelier Hödlmoser with music, cookie baking, a reading corner and Christmas crafts. On Sunday, November 30 at 3 pm, the Stefani-Perchten will be guests at the fortress. Creepy, but never gruesome, their visit is perhaps the most family-friendly Krampus run in Salzburg.

&Opening times

The Salzburg Fortress Advent is open from November 21 to December 21 from Friday to Sunday and on December 8 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Overview of the program

Sunday, November 30:
3 pm: Krampus parade by the Stefani-Perchten in the castle courtyard.

Friday, 12. December:                                        
3 pm: Advent singing „Sing along“ by primary school classes from Salzburg and the Salzburgerland under the direction of the Universität Mozarteum Salzburg

Every Sunday:                                                
1 pm: Enchanting Advent tour. Registration required by phone: +43/(0)662/842430-14 or office@festung-hohensalzburg.at Cost: adults € 7.50 children € 4.-

On all opening days:                                   
14.00 -17.00: Supervised children's program in the Atelier-Hödlmoser with cookie baking, Christmas crafts as well as reading and games corner with Christmas music.

15.30-18.30: Atmospheric melodies and Christmas sounds from the tower bells in the castle courtyard.

(Free admission at the footpath to the Advent market, surcharge for indoor rooms)