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Christmas in Salzburg Guided Tour

Have you always wanted to take a guided tour of the Christkindlmarkt? Would you like to receive interesting information about the Advent season in Salzburg? Then the Christmas tour is just right for you!


What to Expect on the Tour

Your Austria Guide will meet you at the information stand (No. 95) right in front of the Christmas tree at Residenzplatz. There, the walk through the Christmas Salzburg begins. You will pass by inviting market stalls and, along the way, learn interesting stories & historical facts about the Salzburg Christkindlmarkt.

Additionally, you will receive tips for your Christmas Shopping and discover hidden treasures and traditional handicrafts. The culinary delights will not be overlooked during the tour. You will find out where to enjoy the best treats.

The Salzburg Cathedral offers many interesting stories about the origins of Christmas traditions in our region. Discover an alpine nativity scene, a historically interesting baptismal font, and a festively decorated high altar with a traditionally styled Advent wreath. 

You will learn more about the origins of the Christmas festival, the significance of the Advent wreath, how the nativity scene came into our living rooms, about the song "Silent Night, Holy Night," and much more. 

Many Places Explored around the Cathedral

During the Christmas tour at the Salzburg Christkindlmarkt, the following is included: 1.5 hours of city tour, the best sights of Salzburg's Old Town, visit to the Salzburg Christkindlmarkt, visit to the Salzburg Cathedral, St. Peter, and much more. If desired, you can purchase the Christkindlpass or the mug from the Salzburg Christkindlmarkt.

  • Duration of the Tour: approx. 1.5 hours
  • Meeting Point: Salzburg Christkindlmarkt, information stand, by the Christmas tree at Residenzplatz

Date & Time

  • Thursday, 19. Nov 2026 from 10:00
  • Thursday, 19. Nov 2026 from 14:00
  • Friday, 20. Nov 2026 from 10:00
  • Friday, 20. Nov 2026 from 14:00
  • Monday, 23. Nov 2026 from 10:00
  • Monday, 23. Nov 2026 from 14:00
  • Tuesday, 24. Nov 2026 from 10:00
  • Tuesday, 24. Nov 2026 from 14:00
  • Wednesday, 25. Nov 2026 from 10:00
  • Wednesday, 25. Nov 2026 from 14:00

Contact

Michaela Muhr
Fichtenweg 41
5020 Salzburg

Location

Altstadt
Treffpunkt: Festungsgasse Talstation
5020 Salzburg

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