Christmas market in Hellbrunn Palace

The Christmas market in Hellbrunn Palace

Christmas market in Hellbrunn Palace - what makes it so special? For us, the most beautiful Salzburg Christmas market is definitely the Christmas market in Hellbrunn Palace. A whole forest decorated with thick red Christmas tree balls stands in the courtyard of the castle in the time before Christmas Hellbrunn Palace in Salzburg.

During these weeks, the castle grounds exude a romantic Christmas atmosphere. The scent of cinnamon, oranges, and punch fills the air. Stalls selling regional handicrafts entice visitors to buy Christmas gifts. A selection of Christmas sweets and regional specialties also makes every visitor's mouth water. Young and old alike are enchanted by this Christmas market, which not only makes children's hearts beat faster.

The Salzburg Zoo at the Christmas market in Hellbrunn Palace

Visitors can also see animals that play a role in Christmas. And in between, they can learn more about Christmas traditions in the countries of origin of these animals.

Gingerbread and Christmas fragrances at the Christmas market in Hellbrunn Palace

We immerse ourselves in a world that takes us away from everyday life and stroll past Lebkuchen (gingerbread)– and biscuit stands with tempting pastries. The most seductive scents flow towards us from mulled wine stands. From Christmas angels and Christmas tree balls and candles to tasteful handicrafts from the Salzburg region - All this creates a Christmas atmosphere at the Christmas market in Schloss Hellbrunn.

The Hellbrunn Advent Magic also offers an extensive Event program.

Romance at the Christmas market in Hellbrunn Palace

The Christmas market at Hellbrunn Palace in Salzburg has been running since 2001. It is organized by the Gassner family, who also run the restaurant at Hellbrunn Palace. Mrs. Gassner, who personally selects the stall owners, tells us that it takes a good two weeks for all 700 conifers in and around the palace to be set up and decorated with the red baubles. When we asked what happens to the trees on December 24.12th, she laughs and says, "Some of them go to our employees, who take them home as Christmas trees."

And then it happens that on Christmas Eve the Christmas forest suddenly shrinks faster and faster. ”She reports that not only the employees like the Christmas trees. "Last year, we even saw how one of the trees suddenly got legs." Christmas in a different way!

However, we take our time and stroll through the Christmas market in Hellbrunn Palace past the beautifully decorated Christmas booths with their selection of goods and delicious delicacies. And a cup with me Mulled wine It also tastes particularly good afterwards.

Hellbrunn Palace Also worth a visit in summer. Then a walk to the water features is fun.

Travel Arrangements

Parking at the airport

Here you can reserve your parking space at the airport.

Opening hours of the Christmas market in Hellbrunn Palace

20. November - 24. December 2025

Tuesday – Friday 13.00:20.00 p.m. – XNUMX:XNUMX p.m
Saturday, Sunday, public holiday December 8.12th. 10.00 a.m. – 20.00 p.m
23.12/13.00 | 20.00 a.m. – XNUMX p.m
24.12/10.00 | 14.00 a.m. – XNUMX p.m

CLOSED MONDAYS
except 08 & 22 December

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Source: On-site research. We would like to thank Salzburg Tourism for the invitation to this trip. The article contains Affiliate Links.

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