Point 01
Historic Christkindlmarkt (Domplatz and Residenzplatz): Dating back to the 15th century, it is one of the oldest and most enchanting markets in Europe, set at the foot of the Cathedral and the Hohensalzburg Fortress.
ExcursionsSalzburg, Austria
SALZBURG CHRISTMAS MARKETS
12 December 2026
Salzburg, Austria
Duration1 day
Group1–50 pax
LanguagesIT · EN · DE
From85 €
Available dates
When to depart
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Pick-up stops
Line 1
05:45
Pordenone - Fiera
06:15
Portogruaro - uscita casello autostradale – parcheggio supermercato Eurospar
06:40
Latisana - autostazione – parcheggio
07:00
Palmanova - Bagnaria Arsa - uscita casello autostradale – Supermercato Aldi
Line 2
06:15
UDINE - Piazzale XXVI Luglio (fronte Tempio Ossario))
06:30
Udine - Città Fiera – centro commerciale Fermata autobus
06:50
Gemona - uscita casello autostradale
07:15
Amaro - uscita casello autostradale – fermata bus ristorante/bar La Tavola di Carnia
What makes it special
The highlights
The details that make the difference — the ones you'll talk about once you're back home.
Point 02
Hellbrunn Palace Market (Hellbrunner Adventszauber): Set in the courtyard of the Renaissance palace, it is famous for its enchanted forest of over 700 decorated Christmas trees and its light displays.
Point 03
Hohensalzburg Fortress Market: Reachable on foot or by funicular, it offers a spectacular panoramic view over the illuminated city.
Point 04
Traditional Music and Choirs: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoon, traditional brass music (Turmblasen) rings out from the Cathedral towers
Point 05
Decorated Getreidegasse: The famous Baroque shopping street shows off its wrought-iron signs covered in fairy lights and festive decorations.
Point 06
Local Food: Mulled wine (Glühwein), hot punch, Bauernkrapfen (sweet or savoury fritters), giant pretzels and the classic Mozartkugeln chocolates.
The journeyThe story
The story
we tell you
Salzburg at Christmas is a warm, simple experience with a unique atmosphere.
Strolling through the streets of the historic centre, you come across the famous Getreidegasse, the street with historic wrought-iron signs covered in Christmas lights. Just a few steps away is the main square, between the majestic Cathedral and the imposing Hohensalzburg Fortress, where the famous Christkindlmarkt comes to life.
The market is a row of wooden chalets full of:
Local crafts: glass baubles for the tree, beeswax candles, wooden nativity figures and handmade decorations.
Hot specialities: mugs of mulled wine (Glühwein), house punch and freshly baked giant pretzels.
Traditional sweets: the classic Mozartkugeln (the chocolates dedicated to Mozart), traditional fritters and gingerbread biscuits.
The atmosphere is made even more special by the music of Christmas choirs and the trumpeters performing from the Cathedral towers. Everything takes place in a calm, festive mood, perfect for shopping, strolling at leisure and taking wonderful souvenir photos.
Dedicated assistanceTour OperatorMultilingual guides
ProgrammeThe programme
The programme
of the day
MORNING - Departure from Pordenone Line 1
Salzburg
Departure: Journey by coach with the tour escort towards Austria, with technical stops along the way.
LINE 1:
LINE 1:
- 05:45 – Pordenone - Fiera
- 06:15 – Portogruaro - motorway exit – Eurospar supermarket car park
- 06:40 – Latisana - bus station – car park
- 07:00 – Palmanova - Bagnaria Arsa - motorway exit – Aldi supermarket
MORNING - Departure from Amaro Line 2
Departure: Journey by coach with the tour escort towards Austria, with technical stops along the way.
LINE 2:
LINE 2:
- 06:15 – Udine - piazzale XXVI Luglio – Tempio Ossario side
- 06:30 – Udine - Città Fiera – shopping centre bus stop
- 06:50 – Gemona - motorway exit
- 07:15 – Amaro - motorway exit – bus stop at La Tavola di Carnia restaurant/bar
- 18:00 approx. departure from Salzburg for the return journey
AFTERNOON
Free Time and Markets: Free time to visit the traditional Christkindlmarkt, located at the foot of the Hohensalzburg Fortress and around the Cathedral. An ideal opportunity to buy handcrafted products, do some Christmas shopping and taste local specialities, from mulled wine (Glühwein) to traditional sweets.
EVENING
18 :00 Return: Departure for Italy, with dinner at your own expense along the way at a motorway service area.
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what's in the price
All included, zero surprises
We know what really matters when you set off. Here's what's included — and what isn't.
Included
- Departure by coach from the designated pick-up points, accompanied by a tour escort, with stops along the way towards Slovenia. Arrival in Salzburg in the late morning and guided walking tour of the historic centre, beautifully decorated for the festive season.Travel by coach from the pick-up points as per the programme
- Tour escort for the entire trip
- Medical insurance
Not included
- Meals
- Admission fees (Mozart's House, funicular, Hohensalzburg Fortress)
- Extras and anything not expressly listed under “the price includes”
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