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 K&K Christmas Market at Belvedere Palace in Vienna runs from November 20 to December 31, 2026. Set against an imperial backdrop, this small and free market offers crafts, food and a program styled after Austria's imperial era.
Illustrative photo Baden FAIRzaubert opens from November 20 to December 23, 2026, in the Kurpark of Baden bei Wien. This sustainability focused Christmas market offers regional products, mulled wine and a family program with free admission.
Illustrative photo Advent in Wiener Neustadt 2026 runs from November 20 to December 13 across three weekends in the Stadtpark, the Beethovenallee and at the cathedral square. All markets are free to attend and offer crafts, festive food and a program for the whole family.
Illustrative photo Eisenstadt celebrates Advent 2026 with two markets: the Christkindlmarkt in the pedestrian zone from November 20 to December 24, and the elegant Advent market at Esterházy Palace from December 11 to 13. Both markets offer free admission and sit within easy walking distance of each other.
Illustrative photo The Wintermarkt am Riesenradplatz at Vienna's Prater runs from November 20, 2026 to January 6, 2027, right beneath the Wiener Riesenrad. Admission is free, with 35 live concerts, the family friendly Winterburg area and a program running through New Year's Eve.
Illustrative photo Winterwunder Mörbisch turns the Seebühne stage on Lake Neusiedl into a sea of lights on selected weekends from November 20 to December 30, 2026, featuring the largest nativity scene in the world, an Advent village and a children's program.
Illustrative photo The Wachau Advent in Dürnstein runs on four weekends from November 20 to December 13, 2026. As Austria's first floating Christmas market, it combines an illuminated Advent ship on the Danube with atmospheric stalls in the abbey courtyard and Dürnstein Castle.
Illustrative photo The Christmas Village at Maria-Theresien-Platz takes place from 20 November to 26 December 2026 between the Art History and Natural History Museums. With around 70 stalls, crafts, punch and free admission, it offers imperial Christmas magic in the heart of Vienna.
Illustrative photo The Ruster Adventmeile 2026 turns the historic old town of Rust on Lake Neusiedl into a free Christmas market from November 20 to December 20, with open town houses and a live music program.
Illustrative photo The Graz Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 20 to December 24 at Hauptplatz. Seven more advent markets await nearby in the city center, all within walking distance and free to visit.
Illustrative photo From 20 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, the Graz Advent transforms the old town with its "Advent of short distances." Discover the magnificent market at Hauptplatz, the Schlossberg market, and the world-famous Ice Nativity in the Landhaushof.
Illustrative photo From 20 Nov to 20 Dec 2026, the Wolfgangseer Advent in St. Wolfgang enchants visitors with its romantic lakeside atmosphere. Experience the giant floating peace lantern, traditional crafts, and enjoy the magical spirit by the water.