Advent market at Hohensalzburg Fortress
A visit to Hohensalzburg Fortress in the run-up to Christmas is magical. On the way up, more than a hundred traditional Herrnhut stars bathe the Festungsgasse in a romantic sea of lights. Once in the castle courtyard, the tranquil market offers a diverse selection of local arts and crafts, creative gift ideas and Salzburg delicacies. Many locals come to the fortress at least once a year to enjoy the wonderful view over the Christmassy old town with a cup of mulled wine. The market's supporting program is also popular with families. On all opening days, there is a supervised children's program at Atelier Hödlmoser with music, cookie baking, a reading corner and Christmas crafts. On Sunday, December 1 at 3 pm, the Stefani-Perchten will be guests at the fortress. Creepy, but never gruesome, their visit is perhaps the most family-friendly Krampus run in Salzburg.
Opening times
The Salzburg Fortress Advent is open from November 22 to December 22, Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Overview of the program
Sunday, November 30:
3 pm: Krampus parade of the Stefani-Perchten in the castle courtyard.
Friday, 12. December:
3 pm: Advent singing „Sing along“ of the elementary school classes from Salzburg the Salzburgerland under the direction of the Universität Mozarteum Salzburg
Every Sunday:
3 pm: Enchanting Advent tour. Registration absolutely necessary at Tel: +43/(0)662/842430-14 or [email protected]
Costs: adults € 6, children € 3.50, families € 14.
On all opening days:
14.00 -17.00: Supervised children's program at Atelier-Hödlmoser with cookie baking, Christmas crafts and a reading and games corner with Christmas music.
15.30-18.30: Atmospheric caroling and Christmas sounds from the tower bells in the castle courtyard.
(Free admission at the footpath to the Advent market, surcharge for indoor rooms)
