The most beautiful Advent and Christmas markets in Austria

Visit the Christkindlmarkt am Neuen Platz in front of the town hall by the Lindwurmbrunnen fountain - the landmark of the state capital. In addition to regional delicacies, other exhibitors await you: from hand-carved nativity figures to mouth-blown Christmas baubles to self-knitted items. Even more Advent surprises await you in Klagenfurt's Renaissance Old Town. A traditional Advent market with handicrafts takes place on the cathedral square. In the Landhaushof, Carinthia's best choirs sing, and you can hear brass bands play from the city's parish tower.

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The historic Salzburg Christkindlmarkt at the Cathedral and Residence Square is not to be missed. In 2018, Salzburg's Christkindlmarkt was voted one of the five most beautiful markets in all of Europe by the renowned British daily newspaper "The Times". In particular, the customs with the many traditions as well as the daily performances of choirs in front of the cathedral were highlighted. The market offers special delicacies from the region and many Christmas gift ideas as well as a varied program of events.

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On the main square in Linz, nestled among the baroque town houses, is the Christkindlmarkt. The charmingly designed stalls circle the impressive Christmas tree and invite you to linger. Without crowding and pushing, you can reach all the Christkindlmarkt stalls due to a special arrangement. In addition to the baroque craft market, the traditional family Christmas market takes place in Linz during Advent in the Volksgarten.

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A special experience in Advent is the Bergweihnacht in Innsbruck. Surrounded by snow-covered mountains and medieval houses of Innsbruck's old town, immerse yourself in what is probably the city's most traditional Christmas market. Let yourself be enchanted by the Christmas ambience of the Tyrolean capital. In front of the Golden Roof and the illuminated Christmas tree, 40 rustic Christmas stalls line up. Freshly roasted almonds, Tyrolean kiachln and spicy mulled wine invite you to linger. Lovingly carved nativity figurines and colorful felt hats are all about traditional folk art here.

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Vienna, the capital of Austria, lists more than 15 Christmas markets. However, the Schönbrunn Palace Culture and Christmas Market is particularly beautiful. The courtyard in front of Schönbrunn Palace is festively decked out during Advent. Over 80 lovingly decorated huts and a varied supporting program create a pre-Christmas atmosphere. After Christmas, the culture and Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace transforms into a New Year's market.

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You can experience a contemplative atmosphere at the Schlossberg in Graz. Above the rooftops of Graz, the Christmas market attracts not only with a great view, but also with beautiful handicrafts and culinary delicacies from Styria. 

In addition, you can expect an attractive supporting program with regional music, torchlight walks and Christmas carol singing in the bell tower.

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