Austria combines classical culture with a lively festival scene: Vienna's ball season, the Salzburg Festival and numerous music festivals in the Alps draw visitors from around the world every year. From Vienna to Salzburg and Tyrol, expect a wide range of events blending tradition and modernity throughout 2026/2027.
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Illustrative photo The Christmas market at Schloss Hof in the Marchfeld region runs on Advent weekends from November 14 to December 20, 2026. Set against a baroque palace backdrop, it offers handicrafts, seasonal food and a lively program for families.
Illustrative photo The Altwiener Christkindlmarkt on Freyung takes place from 14 November to 23 December 2026 daily from 10:00 to 21:00 in the heart of Vienna. With tradition since 1772, high-quality handicrafts, Advent music and free admission, it offers a calm, authentic alternative to the city’s larger markets.
Illustrative photo The Bregenz Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 15 November to 23 December at Kornmarktplatz and in the city centre. With a Christmas village, ice rink, carousel and the arts and crafts market in the Upper Town, Bregenz on Lake Constance offers an atmospheric and family-friendly Advent experience with free admission.
Illustrative photo On 15 November 2026, St. Leopold's Day is a regional holiday in Lower Austria and Vienna, with schools and offices closed. The heart of the celebrations is Klosterneuburg, with its traditional Leopoldi festival and famous barrel slide.
Illustrative photo The Kitzbüheler Advent 2026 runs from November 18 to December 27 in Kitzbühel's historic old town and Stadtpark. Admission to this long standing Advent market with crafts, live music and mulled wine stands is completely free.
Illustrative photo Sternenadvent Zell am See 2026 enchants with romantic markets by Lake Zell in Elisabethpark and on the historic town square. Free admission, illuminated stars, regional specialities and the unique mountain-lake scenery make Advent in the ski resort unforgettable. Exact dates for the lake market are still to be announced.
Illustrative photo From 19 Nov to 20 Dec 2026, the Mariazell Advent offers a deeply spiritual and traditional Christmas market in the Alps. Set in front of the magnificent Basilica, visitors can marvel at the world's largest hanging Advent wreath, regional crafts, and festive music.
Illustrative photo From 19 Nov 2026 to 1 Jan 2027, the historic Salzburg Christmas Market at Domplatz enchants visitors with a uniquely romantic atmosphere. Experience daily choral singing, traditional tower brass music, and festive crafts in the heart of Mozart's city.
Illustrative photo The Sternadvent with Winter Market is tucked away in the Sternarkaden between Getreidegasse and Griesgasse in Salzburg from November 19, 2026 to January 6, 2027. This small, free Christmas market offers a calmer, more intimate atmosphere away from the city's larger Christkindlmärkte.
Illustrative photo The Kremser Adventzauber 2026 takes place from 19 November to 23 December in the historic Old Town of Krems an der Donau. Along the pedestrian zone and inside the Dominican Church visitors enjoy mulled wine, handicrafts and programme in the UNESCO Wachau region – admission is free.
Illustrative photo The Hellbrunner Adventzauber runs from November 19 to December 24, 2026, in the courtyard of Schloss Hellbrunn near Salzburg. About 700 decorated fir trees, walkable winter fountains and an extensive children's Christmas world make it one of the most atmospheric Advent markets in the region.
Illustrative photo The Mirabellplatz Christmas market in Salzburg runs from November 19 to December 31, 2026, right in front of Mirabell Palace. This small, cozy Advent market offers regional handicrafts, mulled wine and live music, with free admission.