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Experience Salzburg at Christmas
Experience Christmas in Salzburg
If you want to experience Christmas in Salzburg, you should allow yourself enough time. Because the city of Mozart offers numerous possibilities. For example, you can visit one of the many Christmas markets that we present in our articles. In addition, at Christmas Salzburg offers the opportunity to discover the city's excellent cuisine. In the restaurants, regional specialties are served that you should definitely try. You may also have the chance to learn about the region's Christmas traditions. Especially in the period before Christmas, the Krampus groups roam the city's restaurants. Alternatively, you can also experience them at the Christmas markets.
Three Christmas markets in Salzburg We can recommend three Christmas markets in Salzburg. Christmas is especially beautiful in this city. Due to its location on the northern edge of the Alps, Salzburg is predestined to spread a Christmas spirit. Because the hills and mountains are covered with snow early in the year, and you ... Continue reading …
When Krampus and Perchten hang out in Salzburg When Krampus and Perchten hang out in Salzburg at Christmas, all hell breaks loose in the Gnigl district. A few years ago we came into contact with the Alpine tradition of St. Nicholas for the first time. At that time, a group of Krampuses unexpectedly interrupted our dinner in a Salzburg ... Continue reading …
The Christmas market in Hellbrunn Palace Christmas market in Hellbrunn Palace - what makes it so special? The most beautiful Salzburg Christmas market for us is definitely the Christmas market in Hellbrunn Palace. A whole forest adorned with thick red Christmas baubles stands in the time before Christmas in the palace courtyard of Hellbrunn Palace in ... Continue reading …
Salzburg Christmas in the Stiftskeller St. Peter We were in the Stiftskeller St. Peter for the Salzburg Christmas. As is usually the case before Christmas: once we have started visiting Christmas markets, we want to see more and more. The Christmas spirit is contagious. Salzburg at Christmas is ideal for this. Then we can't get enough of it ... Continue reading …
Salzburg Christmas Market on Domplatz The Salzburg Christmas Market on Domplatz is the oldest in the city. The stands from which it smells seductively of fresh gingerbread, hot mulled wine or apple punch and sausages with cabbage are grouped around the cathedral on Domplatz and Residenzplatz. The Advent market on Domplatz is safe ... Continue reading …
Merry Christmas at Hohensalzburg Fortress The Christmas market at Hohensalzburg Fortress is an experience. Salzburg is a city that, with its historic old town, palaces and castles, is almost predestined to shine at Christmas. She does this in the truest sense of the word. There are quite a number of Christmas markets held in... Continue reading …
The lyrics of the song Silent Night Holy Night from Oberndorf The lyrics of the song Stille Nacht are not only known in German-speaking countries. In the meantime he has conquered the whole world. There is hardly a country where "Silent Night, Holy Night" doesn't blare out of the loudspeakers around Christmas time. Whether in shopping malls or... Continue reading …
At Christmas in Salzburg A strange vehicle is on the way. Christmas time in Salzburg in the Salzburger Land. A tractor decorated with fir branches pulls an extraordinary car behind it. A wooden hut is set up on the loading area. Similar to the tractor, it is densely decorated with green fir trees and the front side shows the ... Continue reading …
Salzburg in Advent on a winter walk How beautiful Salzburg is in Advent can not only be experienced at the city's Christmas markets. Salzburg at Christmas is so lavishly decorated that a simple stroll through the old town or a visit to the restaurant is enough to get you into the Christmas mood ... Continue reading …
What do Silent Night, Holy Night & Salzburg have in common? Silent Night, Holy Night and Salzburg have a lot in common. We found that out in Salzburg: Joseph Mohr, the author of the world's most famous Christmas carol - Silent Night, Holy Night - was born in Salzburg. However, this did not happen in the ... Continue reading …
Salzburg at Christmas time
Salzburg is a beautiful city that unfolds its special charm in winter. The city is known for its Christmas markets. There are several of them and they are all very charming. For example, you will find the Christkindlmarkt on the Domplatz, where you can buy handmade products and traditional treats. The Star Advent is another Christmas market that offers unique gifts and handicrafts.
If you are interested in the local culture, you should also visit the Salzburg Advent Singing. Here you will experience an impressive presentation of Christmas carols and traditions that have been cultivated in Salzburg for centuries.
There are also numerous restaurants in Salzburg that serve local specialities. Be sure to try "Salzburg dumplings". This sweet dessert is an absolute treat, not only at Christmas in Salzburg.
And if you're looking for an adrenaline rush, you shouldn't miss the Krampus run. Especially in the days leading up to Christmas, disguised devil figures roam the streets. This is a spectacular event of a very special kind!
There is so much to experience and discover in Salzburg. Don't miss the chance to enjoy Salzburg at Christmas.
