{"id":2457,"date":"2023-10-10T04:50:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T09:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popoversandpassports.com\/?p=2457"},"modified":"2023-11-04T09:30:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T14:30:13","slug":"salzburg-christmas-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"BEST SALZBURG CHRISTMAS MARKETS 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2491 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6678.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Salzburg Christkindlmarkt\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6678.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6678.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6678.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6678.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6678.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Salzburg, Austria at Christmas time is a winter wonderland fairytale. Salzburg\u2019s beautifully preserved baroque buildings dusted with snow and twinkling Christmas lights cascading along puts <strong>the Salzburg Christmas Markets in league of their own<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For any Christmas lover, Salzburg is a bucket list holiday destination not to be missed. <strong>This guide covers everything you need for your Christmas Market trip to Salzburg<\/strong> with the dates and times, locations and helpful tips to allow you to fully embrace the magic of the Salzburg Christmas Markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>** This guide has been updated with 2023 dates! **<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">In a hurry? 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Salzburg_Christmas_Market_Dates\" >Salzburg Christmas Market Dates\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Why_the_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\" >Why the Salzburg Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#The_Best_2023_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\" >The Best 2023 Salzburg Christmas Markets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Salzburg_Christkindlmarkt\" >Salzburg Christkindlmarkt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Hellbrunner_Adventzauber\" >Hellbrunner Adventzauber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Christmas_Market_on_Mirabellplatz\" >Christmas Market on Mirabellplatz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Stern_Advent_and_Winter_Market\" >Stern Advent and Winter Market<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#What_to_Eat_and_Drink_at_the_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\" >What to Eat and Drink at the Salzburg Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Kaiserschmarrn\" >Kaiserschmarrn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Bosna\" >Bosna\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Kasespatzle\" >K\u00e4sesp\u00e4tzle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Gluhwein\" >Gl\u00fchwein<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#What_to_Buy_at_the_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\" >What to Buy at the Salzburg Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#_Spice_Bouquet\" >\u00a0Spice Bouquet\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Beeswax_Candles\" >Beeswax Candles\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Ornaments\" >Ornaments\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Lebkuchen\" >Lebkuchen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Helpful_Tips_for_the_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\" >Helpful Tips for the Salzburg Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Traveling_to_Salzburg\" >Traveling to Salzburg\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#By_Train\" >By Train\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#By_Air\" >By Air\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#When_to_Visit_Salzburg_for_Christmas_Markets\" >When to Visit Salzburg for Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#How_Much_time_to_Spend_in_Salzburg_for_Christmas_Markets\" >How Much time to Spend in Salzburg for Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Salzburg\" >Where to Stay in Salzburg\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Budget\" >Budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Mid-Range\" >Mid-Range\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Luxury\" >Luxury<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Best_Restaurants_in_Salzburg\" >Best Restaurants in Salzburg\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Barenwirt\" >Barenwirt $$\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Stiftskeller_St_Peter\" >Stiftskeller St. Peter $$$<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Cafe_Tomaselli\" >Caf\u00e9 Tomaselli $$ \u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Balkan_Grill_Walter\" >Balkan Grill Walter $\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Other_Things_to_Do_in_Salzburg_in_Winter\" >Other Things to Do in Salzburg in Winter\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Walk_through_Mozarts_Childhood_Home\" >Walk through Mozart\u2019s Childhood Home\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Learn_the_History_of_Salzburg_on_a_Walking_Tour\" >Learn the History of Salzburg on a Walking Tour\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Visit_the_Salzburg_Fortress\" >Visit the Salzburg Fortress\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#See_the_Best_Views_of_the_City\" >See the Best Views of the City\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Take_a_Apple_Strudel_Baking_Class\" >Take a Apple Strudel Baking Class\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Sing_along_to_the_Sound_of_Music\" >Sing along to the Sound of Music\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Christmas_Markets_in_Salzburg_%E2%80%93_A_Map\" >Christmas Markets in Salzburg &#8211; A Map!\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/salzburg-christmas-markets\/#Final_Thoughts_on_the_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\" >Final Thoughts on the Salzburg Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salzburg_Christmas_Market_Dates\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Salzburg Christmas Market Dates\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Christmas season starts early in Salzburg &#8211; typically around the middle of November. Consequently, with their early start, I recommend Americans consider visiting during the Thanksgiving holiday to avoid the busy December crowds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2492 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6675.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Best Salzburg Christmas \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6675.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6675.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6675.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6675.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6675.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2457 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6623-2.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6623-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6623-2.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6623-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6623-2.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6623-2.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6625.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Market Food\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6625.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6625.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6625.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6625.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6625.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Salzburg Christmas Markets <strong>are open this year from November 23, 2023 &#8211; January 1, 2024.<\/strong>\u00a0 I would recommend <strong>avoiding visiting on Christmas day, or right before,<\/strong> because most restaurants close for the holidays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Market times are from 10am to 8:30pm &#8211; with longer opening hours on Saturday. You view the special holiday hours <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austria.info\/en\/things-to-do\/skiing-and-winter\/christmas-markets\/salzburg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Salzburg does have a few Advent Markets that are only open Friday &#8211; Sunday on the weekends during Advent.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_the_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Why the Salzburg Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2479 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6637.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6637.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6637.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6637.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6637.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6637.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salzburg is an incredibly romantic city with centuries old architecture surrounded by the snow-covered Alps making it the perfect backdrop for any Christma<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s festivities. The city is rich in history and culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that the main<strong> Salzburg <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Christmas Market is one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world<\/strong>? The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salzburg <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christkindlmarkt\u00a0 dates back to the 15th century, and is still in its original place in front of the Cathedral of Salzburg.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salzburg has a rich music history. The world\u2019s most famous Christmas carol, Silent Night, was written in a village just outside of Salzburg. Today, Silent Night has been translated into at least 300 languages and was even d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">esignated by UNESCO as a treasured item of Intangible Cultural Heritage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_2023_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>The Best 2023 Salzburg Christmas Markets<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salzburg_Christkindlmarkt\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Salzburg Christkindlmarkt<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Dates: Nov 23, 2023 \u2013 January 1, 2024<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Opening Hours: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mon-Thur 10 am-8:30 pm<\/span>; <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fri 10 am-9pm; Sat 9 am-9 pm; Sunday 9am-830pm<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Address: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Altstadt, Salzburg 5020 Salzburg, Austria<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The crown jewel of Salzburg is the beautiful Salzburg Christkindlmarkt. Located in the heart of the city in Cathedral Square in front of the Salzburg Cathedral<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this Christmas market is the largest and most photographed in the city.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2495 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6681.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6681.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6681.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6681.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6681.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6681.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-2457 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6669.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Salzburg Christkindlmarkt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6669.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6669.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6669.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6669.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6669.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6630.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Salzburg Christkindlmarkt\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6630.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6630.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6630.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6630.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6630.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You won\u2019t have trouble finding delicious Austrian treats to eat, or handicrafts to purchase. My favorite part of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salzburg Christkindlmarkt are the beautiful strands of twinkling Christmas lights strung above you that give the illusion of stars twinkling.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>Salzburg Christkindlmarkt has the best lineup of events<\/strong>. They have daily re<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adings of Christmas stories for children, parades, guided Christmas tours and choral concerts. The concerts are truly spectacular! We saw several concerts throughout the day in front of the cathedral.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hellbrunner_Adventzauber\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Hellbrunner Adventzauber<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Dates: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0November 23, 2023 &#8211; December 24, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Opening Hours: Tuesday <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">&#8211; Friday 1-8pm; Saturday &#8211; Sunday 10 am-8 pm; Closed Monday\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Address: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hellbrunn Courtyard \u00a0F\u00fcrstenweg 37, 5020 Salzburg, Austria<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2528 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6684.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hellbrunner Adventzauber Salzburg Christmas Markets\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6684.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6684.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6684.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6684.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6684.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">You can find this beautiful market, Hellbrunner Adventzauber (Advent Magic), inside the palace courtyard of Schloss Hellbrunn. You\u2019ll need to hop on a short bus ride to get here &#8211; but it\u2019s worth it! You\u2019ll step inside the palace gardens and be greeted with a pathway of over 700 christmas trees lining the entrance decorated with over 10,000 Christmas ornaments. One look and the name \u201cAdvent Magic\u201d couldn\u2019t be more perfect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Christmas market is <strong>perfect for kids<\/strong>! Children can visit a <strong>petting zoo, grill sausages over a campfire, and send their wish list to Santa at the Christmas Post Office<\/strong>. Every Saturday and Sunday you can experience the beauty of the palace park on a<strong> horse-drawn carriage ride<\/strong>. Tickets for the horse-drawn carriages are available at the box office at the eastern gate for only 4 EUR per person. For more information on all their events visit their website <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellbrunneradventzauber.at\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><i>Entrance Fee: <\/i><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Until 7pm 6 EUR per person and after 7pm 4 EUR per person.Your entry ticket includes a glass of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gl\u00fchwein (mulled wine)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, hot punch, or children\u2019s punch.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How to Get There:<\/strong> The market is a short 20 minute direct bus ride from Salzburg city center. Take bus 25 from Salzburg city centre and hop off at the Hellbrunn stop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Market_on_Mirabellplatz\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Christmas Market on Mirabellplatz<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Dates: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nov 23 &#8211; Dec 24, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Opening Hours: <span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sun &#8211; Thur 10 am &#8211; 8 pm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">; Fri &#8211; Sat 10 am &#8211; 9 pm; 24 December: 10 am &#8211; 3 pm<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Address: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirabellplatz, 5020 Salzburg, Austria<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the perfect market to escape the big crowds, and enjoy a cozy charming Christmas market.\u00a0 It\u2019s centrally located\u00a0 just in front of Mirabell Palace in the heart of Salzburg. You\u2019ll recognize the Mirabell Gardens nearby as the first place <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where Maria and the von Trapp kids first sang \u201cDo-Re-Mi\u201d in the Sound of Music! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This market is a local favorite for its low crowds and delicious <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gl\u00fchwein.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2523 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6616-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6616-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6616-2.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6616-2.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6616-2.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6616-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0If you\u2019re taking the train, this market will be on your way to the train station. This market is a <strong>local favorite for its low crowds and delicious <\/strong><\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>gl\u00fchwein<\/strong>. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Enjoy a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gl\u00fchwein<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and browse the stalls before heading back on the train.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stern_Advent_and_Winter_Market\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Stern Advent and Winter Market<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Dates: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">November 23, 2023 &#8211; January 6, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Opening Hours: <span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sun &#8211; Thur 10:30 am &#8211; 7 pm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">; Fri &#8211; Sat 10:30 am &#8211; 8 pm;\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Address: Getreidegasse 34 \/ Griesgasse 23 5020 Salzburg<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tucked away in a tunnel right off\u00a0 the main shopping street, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getreidegasse, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is the Stern Christmas Market. This gorgeous Christmas market is actually a beer garden in the summer, and during winter it\u2019s transformed into a winter wonderland!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2530 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6685.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6685.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6685.jpg?resize=300%2C450&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6685.jpg?resize=800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6685.jpg?w=1365&amp;ssl=1 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-2457 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6629.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Stern Advent and Winter Market\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6629.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6629.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6629.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6629.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6629.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6665.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Stern Advent and Winter Market\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6665.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6665.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6665.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6665.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6665.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I loved the <strong>authentic arts and crafts this market had for purchase<\/strong>. Be sure to hold off any purchases until you visit this market and see what they have to offer!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Stern Advent Market is decorated with a large nativity in the middle\u00a0 with cozy spots to relax and enjoy a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gl\u00fchwein.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These were my top Christmas Markets when I visited Salzburg. However, because I visited during the opening week, the other Advent Markets (including the market at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortress Hohensalzburg) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">were not open yet. Meanwhile, if you visit during the prime Advent season, I highly recommend exploring the other Advent Markets found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salzburg.info\/en\/salzburg\/advent\/all-christmas-markets\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and on the map below.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Eat_and_Drink_at_the_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>What to Eat and Drink at the Salzburg Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You cannot go too far without smelling whiffs of the hot cinnamon-dusted <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gl\u00fchwein (<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mulled wine) and fresh apple strudel coming from the Salzburg Christmas Markets.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Save room for these Austrian sweet and savory specialties unique to Salzburg!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaiserschmarrn\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Kaiserschmarrn<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2521 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6635-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Kaiserschmarrn\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6635-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6635-1.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6635-1.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6635-1.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6635-1.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaiserschmarrn are <strong>pancakes served in small pieces made with rum, raisins, and sugar<\/strong>. They&#8217;re served <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">warm and dusted with powdered sugar topped on top of pan-fried roasted plums. It\u2019s best paired with a mug of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gl\u00fchwein.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bosna\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Bosna<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2481 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6670.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bosna Salzburg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6670.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6670.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6670.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6670.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6670.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Bosna is an <strong>Austrain sausage sandwich originating in Salzburg<\/strong>. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standard Bosna is two brat wurst (sausages) in a white bread bun, with onions, a sauce combining mustard,\u00a0 ketchup, and curry powder. On a chilly winter night there\u2019s no better taste!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find Bosnas at the Salzburg Christmas markets. If you don\u2019t end up trying one at the Christmas Markets, have a Bosna at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g190441-d5604039-Reviews-Balkan_Grill_Walter-Salzburg_Austrian_Alps.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balkan Grill Water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u200b\u200bA small walk-up stand off the main shopping street in the old town that has been in business for over 30 years!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kasespatzle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>K\u00e4sesp\u00e4tzle<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you love macaroni and cheese just wait until you try k\u00e4sesp\u00e4tzle. Made with eggs noodles, covered in cheese and topped with fried onions, this is the perfect comfort food dish!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>The \u201cOriginal\u201d Mozart Balls\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2532 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6638-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"F\u00fcrst\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6638-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6638-2.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6638-2.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6638-2.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6638-2.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mozart Balls are small, round chocolates made of pistachio, marzipan and nougat that are covered with dark chocolate. However, <strong>beware of the \u201cfake\u201d Mozart Balls you\u2019ll see wrapped in gold and red foil<\/strong>. The <strong>originals are sold from <\/strong><\/span><strong>F\u00fcrst and wrapped<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> in blue and silver<\/strong> foil. You can find <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">F\u00fcrst Mozart Balls at the Christmas markets in Salzburg, or you can stop in one of their stores in the old town. They\u2019re the perfect gift to bring back home!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gluhwein\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Gl\u00fchwein<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2519 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6636.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6636.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6636.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6636.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6636.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6636.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No Christmas Market is complete without trying <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gl\u00fchwein. Every Christmas market has their own take on their gl\u00fchwein recipe, and it\u2019s fun to sample a few different styles. Also, if you see an opportunity to add a mozart ball with your gl\u00fchwein &#8211; don\u2019t pass that up!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each market has its <strong>own signature ceramic mug<\/strong>, which you can return after drinking in exchange for your deposit (typically around 3 &#8211; 5 euros), or keep as a souvenir. My advice would be to keep a few of your favorite mugs. They\u2019re a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> really nice souvenir and not expensive.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Buy_at_the_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>What to Buy at the Salzburg Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2497 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6677.jpg?resize=1024%2C714&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Salzburg Christmas Markets\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6677.jpg?resize=1024%2C714&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6677.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6677.jpg?resize=1536%2C1071&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6677.jpg?resize=800%2C558&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6677.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Spice_Bouquet\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>\u00a0Spice Bouquet\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Bring the scent of Salzburg home with one of these small dried spice bouquets made from cloves, cinnamon, and star anise. You can find them sold as small bouquets, or ornaments you can hang from your tree. I\u2019ve never seen these sold at any other Christmas market and they\u2019re unique to Salzburg.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beeswax_Candles\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Beeswax Candles\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you love candles you\u2019ll appreciate the beautiful handmade beeswax candles and beeswax ornaments. Beeswax candles are healthier than normal candles and they have the ability to purity the air when you burn them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ornaments\"><\/span><b>Ornaments\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Ornaments are small and easy to pack. I love the ornaments on my tree as a memory of the time spent at the Christmas Markets in Salzburg.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lebkuchen\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Lebkuchen<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Lebkuchen is a giant gingerbread cookie. You\u2019ll find these everywhere across Europe in all sorts of shapes with different coloured icing and different sayings. They\u2019re a great gift for kids!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helpful_Tips_for_the_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span><b>Helpful Tips for the Salzburg Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Gloves, hats, jackets, and warm shoes are essential when you\u2019re planning to be outside most of the day. I would <strong>avoid bringing an umbrella<\/strong> because the markets can get so crowded umbrellas become frustrating to use. <strong>Wear a waterproof jacket, or hat instead<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Most of the markets for larger purchases take credit cards, but still <strong>plan on having plenty of cash<\/strong>. It\u2019s so much faster to use cash for small purchases. Bring a small purse for all the coins!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">If you want to avoid the crowds and take the best pictures <strong>go right when they open in the morning<\/strong>. The Christmas Markets are the busiest in the evening when the lights turn on.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Consider skipping a meal and plan on eating at the Christmas markets one of your days!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traveling_to_Salzburg\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Traveling to Salzburg\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Train\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>By Train\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salzburg is <strong>easily accessible by train<\/strong> from several major cities in Europe. Therefore, I recommend visiting another major European city for their Christmas Markets (such as Munch or Vienna) if time permits. If you take the train to Salzburg you\u2019ll arrive at the Salzburg <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hauptbahnhof Station.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oebb.at\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Austrian train website (OBB)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for tickets and times here. You can also check the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahn.com\/en\/view\/index.shtml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DB website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the German train system.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Vienna, Austria: 296 km (184 miles) \u2013 3:00 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Munich, Germany: 144.5 km (90 miles) \u2013 1:30 hour<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Venice, Italy: 446 km (277 miles) \u2013 4:50 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Prague, Czech Republic: 374 km (232 miles) \u2013 4:16 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Air\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>By Air\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Salzburg\u2019s international airport\u00a0 (named after Mozart, naturally) is conveniently located just 4 km from the city! You\u2019ll need to connect in a major European city to find available nonstop flights to Salzburg. The airport code is SVG<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Popover Tip: If you&#8217;re looking for more of the best Christmas Market recommendations I recommend visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/christmas-copenhagen\/\">Copenhagen, Denmark<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/reasons-to-love-tallinn-estonia-in-december\/\">Tallinn, Estonia Christmas Markets<\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Visit_Salzburg_for_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>When to Visit Salzburg for Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The Christmas season in Salzburg kicks off the second<strong> to last week of November every year and runs through the end of December<\/strong>. In 2021, the opening day was Thursday, November 18. You\u2019ll see the most crowds in December on weekends. I <strong>recommend visiting at the end of November<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_time_to_Spend_in_Salzburg_for_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>How Much time to Spend in Salzburg for Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The big mistake most people make is just visiting Salzburg for one day. If you\u2019re primarily visiting for the Christmas markets and a little sightseeing around the city I recommend <strong>48-72 hours<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In 48-72 hours days you can visit all the best Christmas markets and have enough time to explore the city\u2019s museums. In December you\u2019ll have around 8.5 hours of daylight and less time to explore some of the main attractions before it gets dark.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Salzburg\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Where to Stay in Salzburg\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">There\u2019s a large selection of places to stay in Salzburg. However, <strong>plan on booking early<\/strong> if you\u2019re visiting for the Christmas markets, especially on weekends. Below are my recommendations for budget, mid-range, and luxury hotel options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2208853\" data-target_aid=\"2208853\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"ualng\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"47.80949\" data-longitude=\"13.05501\" data-landmark_name=\"Salzburg\" data-mwhsb=\"1\" data-address=\"Salzburg, Austria\"><ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2208853\" data-target_aid=\"2208853\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"ualng\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"47.80949\" data-longitude=\"13.05501\" data-landmark_name=\"Salzburg\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"Salzburg, Austria\"><!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. --><br \/>\n<a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2208853\">Booking.com<\/a><br \/>\n<\/ins><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\n      s.async = true;\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/aff.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\n<\/script>\u00a0<\/ins><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Budget<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/meininger-salzburg-city-center.en.html?aid=7907354&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meininger Hotel <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; We stayed at the budget friendly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/meininger-salzburg-city-center.en.html?aid=7907354&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meininger Hotel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Salzburg. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/meininger-salzburg-city-center.en.html?aid=7907354&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Meininger Hotel<\/a> was exactly what we needed when I visited Salzburg with a friend!! The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/meininger-salzburg-city-center.en.html?aid=7907354&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Meininger Hotel<\/a> is best described as an upscale hostel with the option of booking private rooms.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Guests have the option of booking shared dorms, or private rooms with a private bathroom. Furthermore,\u00a0 breakfast and free WiFi were both included. The location is around 1 mile from the city center with convenient access to public transportation next to the hotel, or the city center is a short taxi ride away.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mid-Range\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Mid-Range\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/tophotelmozart.en.html?aid=7907354&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">numa l Mozart Rooms<\/a> &#8211; A boutique style and chic hotel centrally located in the heart of Salzburg. The rooms are bright and beautifully decorated with a mix of retro and modern furniture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The hotel is fully digital! Rather than worrying about a room key, or waiting to check-in you\u2019re sent a code in advance to access the building and your room.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luxury\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Luxury<\/span> <\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/hotel-elefant.en.html?aid=7907354&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Hotel Elefant<\/a> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Discover the perfect luxury escape just off the main shopping street in the heart of Salzburg. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/at\/hotel-elefant.en.html?aid=7907354&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\">Hotel Elefant<\/a> is in an historic location in one of the most ancient buildings of Salzburg. In addition, each of their rooms are individually decorated for comfort and style. Guests rave about the delicious breakfast and convenient location.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Restaurants_in_Salzburg\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Best Restaurants in Salzburg\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barenwirt\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g190441-d694327-Reviews-Barenwirt-Salzburg_Austrian_Alps.html\"><b>Barenwirt<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $$\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2467 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6563.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Barenwirt Salzburg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6563.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6563.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6563.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6563.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6563.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cozy inn serving <strong>Austrian dishes<\/strong> made with <strong>top-quality and local ingredients<\/strong> in one of Salzburg oldest areas of the city. They\u2019re famous for fried chicken, beef goulash with dumplings, and their locally-brewed beer from the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Augustiner Kloster M\u00fclln brewery next door<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. I tried the fried chicken here and it was delicious! You can make reservations in advance <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baerenwirt-salzburg.at\/geschichte.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stiftskeller_St_Peter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpeter.at\/en\/\"><b>Stiftskeller St. Peter<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$$$<\/span><b> <\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">One of Europe\u2019s oldest restaurants dating back to 803 AD. During<\/span>\u00a0the Christmas season the restaurant transforms into a winter wonderland!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-2457 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6571.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Stiftskeller St. Peter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6571.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6571.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6571.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6571.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6571.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6575.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Stiftskeller St. Peter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6575.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6575.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6575.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6575.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6575.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t leave Salzburg without trying the dessert Nockerl! Stiftskeller St. Peter is makes the <strong>best Salzburger Nockerl<\/strong> in the city. It\u2019s a light souffl\u00e9 with a meringue topping served with a homemade berry cream. It\u2019s typically a very large portion (enough for 3-4 people to share). You can make reservations <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stpeter.at\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Popover Tip: Stiftskeller St. Peter can be rather expensive for dinner. We made a reservation later in the evening and just stopped by for coffee and nockerl for dessert! Just having dessert is a great alternative if you don\u2019t have time for dinner.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cafe_Tomaselli\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/tomaselli.at\/en\/caf%C3%A9-tomaselli-en\">Caf\u00e9 Tomaselli<\/a> $$ <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tomaselli.at\/en\/caf%C3%A9-tomaselli-en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caf\u00e9 Tomaselli<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"> is a chic <strong>traditional Vienna style coffeehouses<\/strong> (Wiener Kaffeehaus) in the center of Salzburg. <span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They&#8217;re known for their incredible collection of cakes and coffee.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-2457 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6666.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Caf\u00e9 Tomaselli\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6666.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6666.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6666.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6666.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6666.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6668.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Caf\u00e9 Tomaselli\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6668.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6668.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6668.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6668.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6668.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The cafe is still <strong>family owned<\/strong> and has the same traditional look and feel as it did 300 years ago. The interior is decorated with marble tables, wood paneling and 18th-century portraits. I recommend ordering any of the delicious cakes, tarts, or strudels from one of the \u201ccake ladies\u201d who visit your table with the dessert cart.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balkan_Grill_Walter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g190441-d5604039-Reviews-Balkan_Grill_Walter-Salzburg_Austrian_Alps.html\"><b>B<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">alkan Grill Walter<\/span><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A local favorite walk-up window selling the best takeaway hot dog you\u2019ll ever have! A bosna is a Salzburg speciality of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 bratwurst sausages, onions, and a blend of curry powder and\/or ketchup and mustard.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Things_to_Do_in_Salzburg_in_Winter\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Other Things to Do in Salzburg in Winter\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walk_through_Mozarts_Childhood_Home\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b><i>Walk through Mozart\u2019s Childhood Home\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">It\u2019s hard to miss the bright yellow No. 9 building on the main shopping street in Salzburg that was <strong>Mozart\u2019s birthplace<\/strong>. The home has now been turned into a museum dedicated to sharing glimpses of his childhood. You can evens see his original musical instruments and memorabilia dating back to the 18th century.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Admission is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac12 and gives visitors access to the museums and exhibits.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_the_History_of_Salzburg_on_a_Walking_Tour\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b><i>Learn the History of Salzburg on a Walking Tour\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2508 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6624.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Salzburg Fairtours \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6624.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6624.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6624.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6624.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6624.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Discover Salzburg\u2019s beauty and history on a walking tour from licensed local guides. I loved my experience with \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairtours.at\/?lang=en\">Fairtours<\/a>\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairtours.at\/?lang=en\">Fairtours<\/a> stands for the quality and fairness of tours they offer guests. As a result, their<strong> guides know where to find the best sights and have great local recommendations<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-2457 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6569.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Salzburg Fairtours\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6569.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6569.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6569.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6569.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6569.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6572.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Salzburg Fairtours\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6572.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6572.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6572.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6572.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6572.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No reservation is necessary for a tour. Expect the tour to last around two hours. You\u2019ll meet at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirabell Palace main entrance, Mirabellplatz 4 (opposite the St. Andrew\u2019s Church). The price is just <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac10 per person. You can contact them by email here: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@tourguide-salzburg.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">info@tourguide-salzburg.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Salzburg_Fortress\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b><i>Visit the Salzburg Fortress\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2500 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6626.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Salzburg in Winter \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6626.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6626.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6626.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6626.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6626.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salzburg.info\/en\/sights\/top10\/hohensalzburg-fortress\">Salzburg Fortress<\/a> is one of the largest medieval castles in all of Europe. It sits on top of a mountain and is a beautiful focal point overlooking the city. During winter, I recommend you <strong>take the funicular up to the top<\/strong> (the ground can be slippery in rain or snow).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Once you reach the top, you can visit several museums and well preserved castle rooms around the large complex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrance starts at \u20ac9.90 for a \u2018Panorama ticket\u2019 and increases up to \u20ac15.90 for an all-inclusive ticket.\u00a0 For example, b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asic admission to the castle gets you inside the vast inner courtyard and access to a number of wings that hold different museums, exhibits, and other historical areas to see. It also gets you a ride up and down on the funicular. However, on a clear day I would recommend you <strong>purchase the ticket that includes the Observation Tower<\/strong>. You can book tickets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salzburg.info\/en\/sights\/top10\/hohensalzburg-fortress\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffe8bd; padding: 1em; max-width: 728em; margin: 1em 0px; border: 1px solid #1e1e1e; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Popover Tip: Throughout the year you can book dinner and a Mozart concert at the castle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salzburg.info\/en\/events\/classical-music\/fortress-dinner-concert\">here<\/a> for a truly magical experience.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"See_the_Best_Views_of_the_City\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>See the Best Views of the City\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2502 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6627.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Salzburg in Winter \" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6627.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6627.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6627.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6627.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6627.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the top of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winkler Terrace you\u2019ll find the <strong>best panoramic views of the castle and all of Salzburg<\/strong>. To get here Gst\u00e4ttengasse street takes an elevator up to the museum. This is marked on Google Maps as &#8220;Lift up to the Modern Museum&#8221;.\u00a0 The viewing platform is through the glass doors as soon as you come out the elevator on your right.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_Apple_Strudel_Baking_Class\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Take a Apple Strudel Baking Class\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Roll up your sleeves and learn the art of making this classic Austrian dessert from a local chef. I loved this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/experiences\/1157213?location=Salzburg&amp;currentTab=experience_tab&amp;federatedSearchId=faa649e7-73fc-4150-82d8-a5de801b822e&amp;searchId=&amp;sectionId=77adb3b0-2c07-4a77-8106-e737a890bed3&amp;source=p2\">AirBnb experience<\/a> in one of the old houses carved into the stone cliffs under the Salzburg Castle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-7' class='gallery galleryid-2457 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6564.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Apple Strudel Class Salzburg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6564.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6564.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6564.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6564.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6564.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6565.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Apple Strudel Class Salzburg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6565.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6565.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6565.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6565.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6565.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll make memories and learn a new skill as you practice the art of rolling and stretching out the strudel dough! While your strudel is in the oven you\u2019ll learn how to make another popular Austrian Christmas cookie <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vanilla Kipferl! A hot delicious goulash soup is also served for lunch before you did into your strudel. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you&#8217;ll be given the recipes to take home with you along with plenty leftover apple strudel and Vanilla Kipferl! You can book this apple strudel baking class AirBnB Experience in the link <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/experiences\/1157213?location=Salzburg&amp;currentTab=experience_tab&amp;federatedSearchId=faa649e7-73fc-4150-82d8-a5de801b822e&amp;searchId=&amp;sectionId=77adb3b0-2c07-4a77-8106-e737a890bed3&amp;source=p2\">here<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sing_along_to_the_Sound_of_Music\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Sing along to the Sound of Music\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fans of the award-winning 1964 play the Sound of Music often have visiting Salzburg on their bucket list to see the filming locations and the\u00a0 city where the real Von Trapp family was from! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To really immerse yourself into the history of the family and the iconic film, now is your chance to visit the filming locations!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-8' class='gallery galleryid-2457 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6619.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Winter in Salzburg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6619.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6619.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6619.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6619.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6619.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6620.jpg?fit=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Winter in Salzburg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6620.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6620.jpg?resize=300%2C400&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6620.jpg?resize=1024%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6620.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/img_6620.jpg?resize=800%2C1067&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">From the gazebo sitting in the gardens at Schloss Hellbrunn to Nonnberg Abbey and the Mirabell Gardens, there are numerous places to follow the steps of the Trapp family!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to see some of these sights and get a guided tour of the beautiful surrounding countryside \u2013 which also includes other filming locations in the movie \u2013 I recommend you book a bus tour <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.panoramatours.com\/en\/salzburg\/tour\/original-sound-of-music-tour-tour-1a-28\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Markets_in_Salzburg_%E2%80%93_A_Map\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Christmas Markets in Salzburg &#8211; A Map!\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Save this map of all the locations I listed above for quick reference before you visit Salzburg.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1lxzjPmkyxfHBrZmbJik6DFiSwIVVCRrK\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts_on_the_Salzburg_Christmas_Markets\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><b>Final Thoughts on the Salzburg Christmas Markets\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">To sum it up, there&#8217;s no place in the world more picturesque and magical than the Salzburg Christmas Markets! Salzburg is the perfect romantic getaway for the holiday season. In just 72 hours, you can explore the history and culture of Salzburg with plenty of time to enjoy the Christmas Markets. I recommend visiting at the end of November as the perfect way to start your holiday season in an unforgettable way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><i>Read More About Christmas Markets in Europe\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/christmas-copenhagen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas in Copenhagen 2o23<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/tallinn-christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas in Tallinn\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/test.popoversandpassports.com\/staging\/heidelberg-christmas-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Heidelberg Christmas Market 2023 (Map + Dates)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"clearfix entry-content\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer pin_align_center\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"clearfix entry-content\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Want to save this page on the best Christmas Markets in Salzburg? 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