Illustrative photo Zell Christmas Market 2026 – Alpine Christmas Magic in Zell am Ziller
The Zell Christmas Market 2026 takes place on 12 and 13 December at the music pavilion in Zell am Ziller. With regional delicacies, a petting zoo, carriage rides and Christmas music, it offers a reflective alpine atmosphere in the Zillertal Arena with free admission.
Illustrative photo Perchtenlauf Salzburg 2026: Perchten Parade at the Christmas Market
On December 21, 2026, the Perchten parade across Domplatz and Residenzplatz at the Salzburg Christmas market in this traditional Perchtenlauf. The free procession starts at 19:00 and is closely linked to the old custom of the Rauhnächte.
Illustrative photo Perchten Run 2026/2027: Rauhnächte Traditions in Salzburg and Tyrol
Between 21 December 2026 and 6 January 2027, masked Perchten parade through villages in Salzburg and Tyrol during the Rauhnächte to drive away evil winter spirits. Experience ancient traditions with elaborate wooden masks, ringing bells and torchlight.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Klagenfurt, Austria 2026/2027: Celebrations, Program & Fireworks
The New Year's Eve market on Neuer Platz in Klagenfurt runs from 27 to 31 December 2026. The market and open-air party for 2026/2027 are free; 30 December brings Bauernsilvester, and 31 December brings live music through midnight.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Villach, Austria 2026/2027: Celebrations, Program & Events
New Year's Eve in Villach, Austria 2026/2027 centres on a free old-town market from 27 to 31 December 2026 around Hauptplatz and the parish church. Expect lights, live music, ice skating and nearby thermal spas rather than city fireworks – a calm Alpine way to welcome 2027.
Illustrative photo SnowParty Itter, Austria 2026/2027
SnowParty Itter: opening 29 December 2026, then Tuesdays until 23 February 2027. Salvista Stadl, DJ, ski show, free platter lift. Free entry.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Kitzbuhel, Austria 2026/2027: Celebrations & Program
New Year's Eve and New Year 2026/2027 in Kitzbuhel, Austria, run from 30 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 in the historic town centre. Light installations, street performers, the town band and a DJ stage form the free public programme in Vorderstadt and Hinterstadt. Hotels and clubs host separate ticketed parties.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Mayrhofen, Austria 2026/2027: Parties, Fireworks and Ski Celebrations
Mayrhofen in the Zillertal welcomes 2026/2027 with sound fireworks at the Ahornbahn on 30 December 2026, the New Year's Eve steam train on 31 December 2026, plus skiing, bars and fireworks in the village. Street events are often free; the train and many parties are paid. Confirm times on mayrhofen.at and zillertalbahn.at.
Illustrative photo Vienna New Year's Eve 2026 . 2027 : Silvesterpfad, Program and Fireworks Rules
On 31 December 2026, Vienna celebrates with the free Silvesterpfad across eight stages between Rathausplatz and the Prater. Live music, children's activities, waltz lessons and the shared midnight countdown with the Pummerin bell and the Danube Waltz await hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Illustrative photo Vienna New Year's Eve Trail 2026/2027: Silvesterpfad Street Party
The Vienna New Year's Eve Trail 2026/2027 turns the city center into a huge, free New Year's street party from 2:00 pm on December 31, 2026 until 2:00 am on January 1, 2027, spread across eight locations around Stephansplatz, Graben and Rathausplatz.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Salzburg 2026/2027: Celebrations, Concerts & Fireworks
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2026/2027 in Salzburg combine a free Old Town program on Kapitelplatz, midnight fireworks from Hohensalzburg Fortress and first-rate classical music. Concerts at Mirabell Palace and gala dinners at St. Peter or the fortress make the turn of the year in the baroque city of Mozart especially memorable.
Illustrative photo New Year's Eve in Innsbruck 2026/2027: Celebrations, Program & Fireworks
Innsbruck marks New Year's Eve 2026/2027 with Bergsilvester: a free party at the Hofburg, light art in the Old Town and fireworks from Seegrube on the Nordkette. Ski during the day on the city mountain or nearby resorts, then continue after midnight at Congress Innsbruck. The full programme is usually published in late autumn.