Getting into the Christmas spirit in Salzburg is effortless. No wonder – wherever you look, the small alleys of the Old Town are festively decorated and beautifully illuminated. The scent of freshly baked Christmas cookies tempts you to the next café or the Salzburg Christmas market. If you’re lucky, you might even experience a white Christmas in the UNESCO World Heritage city – a truly special sight. Here are our tips for celebrating Christmas in Salzburg.

Whether on December 24th or one of the holidays – a walk up Kapuzinerberg, one of Salzburg’s local mountains, is always worth it. Why? At the top, you’ll find Franziskischlössl, where a charming Advent market takes place every year. It’s a real insider tip among Salzburg’s Christmas markets. Over the years, it has become more of a culinary market, offering delicious homemade specialties from local farmers. Along the way, you’ll also enjoy some of the best views of the festive city of Mozart.

Christmas is not only the feast of love but also a time for indulgence. For those who want to fully enjoy it, we recommend the Christmas matinee on the first Christmas holiday. It combines Salzburg’s deep connection to music with culinary delights and a great dose of culture. Take the fortress railway up to Hohensalzburg Fortress and start with an aperitif at the Christmas reception, enjoying a panoramic view over all of Salzburg. Between the three courses of the menu, you’ll hear Mozart’s Salzburg Symphony, Vivaldi, and traditional Christmas music from the Salzburg region. The Mozart dessert and a performance by the Salzburg Mozart Chamber Orchestra round off the program. A perfect Christmas holiday!

Let’s be honest: in the cold winter, there’s nothing better than curling up in a warm home and watching movies. And that’s just perfect because the best films are shown at Christmas! That’s why we are happy to offer you a home away from home at the Amadeus Hotels in Salzburg, where you can enjoy just that. Each of our rooms is equipped with a TV and the most popular channels. So, you can laugh until you cry watching the Austrian cult satire “Single Bells” or dive into the Sissi trilogy. We’ll gladly provide you with hot punch and Christmas cookies – because that’s simply part of Christmas, isn’t it? We wish you a Merry Christmas in Salzburg!