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Simply magical: Christmas markets in the Salzkammergut

Magical deep relaxation in the Salzkammergut

A winter holiday in the Salzkammergut includes much more than sports and hiking in snow-covered mountains. Leave your skis behind for an afternoon and visit the charming harbingers of the Christmas season. For what feels like forever, the Christmas markets in the Salzkammergut have been enchanting visitors from near and far and getting them in the mood for Christmas. For many, they have long been an absolute fixture in winter, a kind of anchor that can provide support and security, especially in turbulent times. The Christmas markets from Bad Ischl to Hallstatt and Gosau to Bad Aussee invite you to leave everyday life behind for a few hours, immerse yourself in a fairytale world for a while and enjoy it with all your senses. Whether indoor or outdoor. Let yourself be inspired by creative Christmas gifts for friends, family or relatives. So that you don't lose track, we have compiled the most beautiful havens of peace in the often hectic pre-Christmas season below. Deeply relaxed through the Advent season. Firmly promised.

Christmas markets in the Salzkammergut at a glance

Fri, Nov. 22, 2024 10:00 — 18:00 Trinkhalle Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl

Fri, Nov. 29, 2024 13:00 — 19:00 Bad Aussee, Bad Aussee

Sat, Nov. 30, 2024 13:00 — 19:00 Homeland museum Gosau, Gosau

Sun, Dec. 8, 2024 10:00 — 18:30 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Marktplatz Hallstatt

Sat, Dec. 14, 2024 10:00 — 18:00 Salzkammergut Hand.Werk.Haus, Rudolf-von-Alt-Weg 6 Bad Goisern

The most beautiful accommodations for the Christmas market

Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.