Getting to the Salzburg Christmas Market
Opening Hours, Getting Here & Parking
Every year, the Salzburg Christmas Market on Mirabellplatz opens its gates from the second-to-last Thursday in November until
31 December – right in the heart of the city of Salzburg, directly at Mirabell Palace.
Thanks to its central location, getting to the Salzburg Christmas Market is particularly easy: whether on foot, by public transport or by car – our Christmas market on Mirabellplatz is quick and easy to reach.
Directly opposite you’ll find the Mirabell car park and underground garage, many bus lines stop in the immediate vicinity, and Salzburg Central Station is only a few minutes’ walk away.
So your visit to the Salzburg Christmas Market begins stress-free – and becomes a contemplative experience during the Advent season.
Our Opening Hours 2026
19 November 2026 – 31 December 2026
Sunday to Thursday: 10 am – 8 pm
Friday & Saturday: 10 am – 9 pm
24 December: 10 am – 3 pm
25 – 26 December: 11 am – 6 pm
27 – 30 December: 10 am – 7 pm
31 December: 10 am – 7 pm (food and drink stalls open longer!)
Getting Here & Parking
Getting to the Salzburg Christmas Market
By Public Transport
Salzburg Central Station is only about a 10–15 minute walk away, and trolleybus lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 & 14 also stop directly at Mirabellplatz.
By Car
By car, the easiest way to reach us is via the A1 motorway, exit
Salzburg Bergheim.
Getting to the Salzburg Christmas Market
Parking at Mirabellplatz
Park your car conveniently in the open-air car park or in the underground Mirabell-Congress-Garage in front of St. Andrä church. More information about Mirabell parking.
Park & Ride
The city of Salzburg has four Park & Ride car parks with over 4,000 spaces available all year round. More information here: Park & Ride Salzburg
More Helpful Information for Your Visit
Our Christmas market on Mirabellplatz in Salzburg is not only centrally located and easy to reach, but also well prepared for all guests.
To make your visit as pleasant as possible, we have summarised some important information for you here:
Accessibility
The entire market area is level and therefore barrier-free – also with a wheelchair or pushchair. We want all our visitors to feel comfortable with us.
Dogs Welcome
Dogs are very welcome at the Christmas market. Please keep them on a lead and pay attention to your four-legged friend’s needs – especially when it’s busy.
Toilets
Public toilets are available near the palace. If you have any questions, the market team will be happy to help at any time.
Regional & Sustainable
Many of our exhibitors come directly from the Salzburg region and offer handmade products from sustainable production. For our culinary specialities, too, we attach great importance to regional ingredients and traditional preparation.