Austria · Walking Tours

2-Hour Salzburg Christmas Market Walking Tour with Dom Visit

2 Hours Round trip from Salzburg Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Browse traditional Austrian gifts and crafts at the Salzburg Christmas Market
02 Visit the Salzburger Dom and see its nativity scene and historic baptismal font
03 Learn about Joseph Mohr and the history of Silent Night, Holy Night
04 Discover St. Peter's District with its large Christmas wreath and hidden market

Explore Salzburg on a festive walking tour through its Christmas Market, where colorful decorations, traditional Austrian gifts and crafts, and seasonal food stands create a magical atmosphere. Visit the Salzburger Dom to see its nativity scene and baptismal font linked to Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Mohr, the lyricist of Silent Night, Holy Night. Continue to St. Peter's District to discover a large Christmas wreath, a hidden Christmas Market, and the local tradition of attending Christmas concerts in Dirndls and Lederhosen.

Inside the Salzburger Dom, receive historical information about the cathedral and see the nativity scene as well as the baptismal font of Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Mohr, who wrote the lyrics to Silent Night, Holy Night.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Salzburg

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Festive Walk Through Salzburg's Christmas Market

Start your walking tour at Residence Square with your Austrian tour guide as you explore the Salzburg Christmas Market. Learn how the market developed and browse traditional gifts and crafts made in Austria.
On the way to the Salzburger Dom, enjoy the aromas of Glühwein, hot potatoes, and Gulasch from the food stands.
Inside the Salzburger Dom, receive historical information about the cathedral and see the nativity scene as well as the baptismal font of Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Mohr, who wrote the lyrics to Silent Night, Holy Night. Listen to interesting historical facts about the nativity scene and the song Silent Night.
Continue your walk to St. Peter's District to find a large Christmas wreath and a small hidden Christmas Market. Many Christmas concerts are performed at the Salzburg Festival Hall, and most people attend wearing traditional Dirndls and Lederhosen.

The route