Top 5 Christmas Markets in Salzburg

1.Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Make Salzburg apple strudel and Vanilla Kipferl in a cave kitchen, with lunch, hands-on instruction, tastings, and cookies to take home.

“If you are looking for something fun and active to do in Salzburg, this is it! Our group of six ranged from 13-58 years old and each of us enjoyed our time making strudel and Christmas cookies. The hosts were detailed in their demonstration and then provided assistance as each group about to make our own strudel. Everything turned out delicious and we left with the ability to replicate the strudel at home. So fun! We’d definitely take another of their classes if we had a chance.”

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2.Christmas/Advent Concert & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 154 reviews · from $93

Enjoy Mozart, dinner, and night views from Salzburg’s 900-year-old fortress, with a free funicular ride and optional VIP seating.

“This was an excellent occasion. We booked VIP tickets and were really pleased we did because not only was the food excellent but it also meant we got really great seats for the Christmas Concert. Had a really enjoyable evening and would highly recommend it. Excellent venue, food, service and concert.”

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3.Christmas/Advent Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 54 reviews · from $49Best value

Hear Mozart and Advent music in Salzburg’s hilltop fortress, with funicular rides included and Christmas lights leading the way.

“The venue itself was incredible, but the exceptional performance of these virtuosos was purely an exquisite experience. I wished they could have played a few more encores. Nobody wanted the concert to come to an end! It was the highlight of our time in Salzburg.”

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4.Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Enjoy dinner with Salzburg views, ride the fortress funicular, and hear Mozart and seasonal music in Hohensalzburg’s historic rooms.

“Great food and great music. The dessert was my favorite. I recommend the VIP option. We received one free drink during the concert. Glad we did this.”

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5.Salzburg Christmas Market & City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $348

Explore Salzburg’s Christmas markets, cathedral, Mozart sites, and local traditions on a small-group walking tour with tastings.

“Don't do this on the weekend if at all possible. The crowds were terrible but the tour was very informative.”

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