Austria · CHRISTMAS
The huts go up in mid-November and come down on Christmas Eve, and inside that window the whole country smells of Punsch. The 15 below cover the Vienna and Salzburg markets, the Advent concerts and the baking classes, priced and dated.
Hear Mozart, Vivaldi, Beethoven, and Bach in Vienna’s Baroque St. Peter’s Church, with practical tips on seating, warmth, timing, and value.
“Really lovely experience with gorgeous setting. Get their early to get the best seats in your section-like 20/25 minutes before”
Make Salzburg apple strudel and Vanilla Kipferl in a hands-on class with lunch, local recipes, and a memorable cave kitchen setting.
“Brilliant and fun. A wonderful way to spend Christmas Eve with family. The staff were lovely, kind and helpful.”
Review of Vienna’s Christmas and New Year concert at St. Peter’s Church, with music, seating, price, timing, comfort tips, and booking advice.
“Absolutely beautiful. The 3 violinists and a cellist were amazing...such talent. And the church itself was breathtaking.”
Enjoy a Mozart concert, three-course dinner, and Salzburg views inside Fortress Hohensalzburg during this festive Advent evening.
“Such a magical experience! The perfect way to spend Christmas Eve on a beautiful date with my husband. The music was incredible with such a stunning location. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal as well.”
Review of Vienna’s Christmas Markets Tour, with four markets, local food, hot punch, practical tips, pricing, guides, and honest drawbacks.
“This was a good tour. But again, I need to stress that this is a walking tour. If you have any handicap problems. Do not do this tour.”
Hear Christmas carols and classical favorites in Vienna’s Capuchin Church, with candlelit acoustics and an optional Habsburg crypt visit.
“This was an amazing musical experience. The acoustics in the church are incredible and the talent of the four musicians just superb.. if you want to imagine, watch the rich Viennese musical environment would have been like in the 1800s then this night is for you. Although it is only an hour, it covers so many different styles of musical, thinking that it is well worth the visit loved it all.”
Hear Mozart and Advent music inside Salzburg’s Hohensalzburg Fortress, with funicular rides, city views, and practical booking tips.
“The venue itself was incredible, but the exceptional performance of these virtuosos was purely an exquisite experience. I wished they could have played a few more encores. Nobody wanted the concert to come to an end! It was the highlight of our time in Salzburg.”
Review of Vienna’s Christmas Market Tour, with local food, punch, smaller markets, guide tips, pricing, walking demands, and honest drawbacks.
“We toured Christmas markets that we normally wouldn’t see. We loved the food tasting. Now that we have been to several we wish we would have asked more questions about what the foods were.”
Enjoy dinner, Salzburg views, a funicular ride, and Mozart with Advent carols inside Fortress Hohensalzburg.
“The restaurant is decorated in a common style, nothing that reminded us that we were in a castle. The food served was average, nothing exceptional. As for the concert, we could practically only hear it, as we were at the back of the room and the musicians weren't in a prominent location, high enough for everyone to see them.”
Review of Salzburg’s 4-hour Christmas Eve trip to Oberndorf, with candlelit chapel festivities, Silent Night, practical tips, and value advice.
“Great communication, our tour guide Kylie was awesome. She had such a great and fun energy. Not too much to see once the service got going and as predicted it was super cold but such a lovely thing to do on Christmas Eve. Really enjoyed it.”
Explore Vienna’s Christmas markets on a private evening walk, with historic sights, local tips, festive foods, and a guide for your group.
“Travelers should know that this tour is much better and deeper than a simple Christmas Market tour. Walter is a scholarly tour guide who took us to numerous Christmas Markets, big and small; public and remote; old and newer. He shared concepts about Paris architecture, politics, culture, international influences, food, city government and infrastructure. We loved every minute and will book again next year. Best tour of our trip!”
Explore Salzburg’s Christmas markets, cathedral, Mozart sites, local treats, and festive traditions on this small-group walking tour.
“So much more than learning about the Christmas Market. Wonderful opportunity to hear about local culture and history. Our guide was amazing. Highly recommend.”
Review Vienna Christmas Tour: four markets, grand landmarks, mulled wine, guide Dace, walking demands, timing, price, and who should book.
“This was a wonderful tour. Guide was very knowledgeable about Vienna. She was very personable and talked almost the entire time. Answered all of our questions and took us to all the normal tourist places and the out of the way places too. Would highly recommend this tour.”
Review of Salzburg’s Mozart and Advent concert at Hohensalzburg Fortress, with funicular rides, festive music, prices, seating tips, and practical advice.
“Charming and beautifully concert. Music and environment were amazing! Thanks for the suggestion! We will recommend to our friends!”
Explore Vienna’s Christmas markets, cafés, boutiques, Swarovski crystals, and local shopping streets on a guided three-hour walk.
“Nicoleta was great. She went over and above to ensure a great tour. She showed us a local’s view of Vienna.”
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