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Welcome to the Samnaun Christmas Market 2026 in Samnaun
On Saturday, December 12, 2026, Samnaun village turns into a festive advent market in the early evening. Samnaun sits in a high alpine valley in the canton of Graubünden, right on the border with Austria, and is known both as a ski resort within the Silvretta Arena Samnaun / Ischgl and as a duty free shopping destination. This combination of a winter mountain setting, regional treats and duty free shopping is exactly what makes the Christmas market a distinctive outing during the pre Christmas season.
Highlights and Attractions at the Samnaun Christmas Market
- An advent market set in the heart of Samnaun village, surrounded by high alpine scenery
- Regional treats and festive handicrafts at the market stalls
- A cozy early evening atmosphere fitting the winter season
- The option to combine the market visit with duty free shopping in Samnaun's more than 40 stores
- A car free, family friendly market setting right in the village
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Samnaun
The Christmas market takes place on a single day, December 12, 2026, and is centered on the early evening hours. In previous years the market opened around 2:30 PM and ran until about 7:00 PM; the exact opening hours for 2026 have not yet been published in detail by the organizers. Visitors can expect a compact but carefully arranged market with festive crafts and food stalls in the center of Samnaun village.
Tickets and Admission for the Samnaun Christmas Market 2026
Admission to the Samnaun Christmas Market is free. The usual costs only apply to food, drinks and purchases at the stalls and in the surrounding duty free stores.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Samnaun
- Samnaun is most easily reached by car through Austria (via Landeck, Pfunds, Martina), since there is no direct road connection from the Swiss side of the valley
- All public parking spaces in Samnaun are free of charge
- Warm winter clothing is recommended given the high alpine setting and the evening temperatures in December
- Since Samnaun is a popular winter sports and shopping destination, accommodation for the advent weekend should be booked well in advance
Ischgl Advent Market
Just a few kilometers away, on the Austrian side of the shared Silvretta Arena Samnaun / Ischgl ski resort, the Ischgl advent market traditionally takes place on the Sundays of Advent. Visitors can browse handicrafts, enjoy mulled wine and hear festive music in the center of Ischgl, which makes it a natural side trip for guests staying in Samnaun given how closely the two resorts are linked.
Advent Markets in Galtür and Kappl
In the same Paznaun valley that is also home to Ischgl, the neighboring villages of Galtür and Kappl each hold their own small advent markets during the Christmas season. They round out the region's winter offerings with local crafts and culinary specialties and can easily be combined with a trip into the Paznaun valley.
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
The photo used is illustrative and does not necessarily depict the actual event.
