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Salzburg in Winter
Salzburg has many different faces in winter: November and December are all about the preparations for Christmas. The Christmas markets, romantic atmosphere and musical events enchant young and old. At the beginning of the new year, the city of Mozart can be experienced just the way the locals know and love it: with music, culture and nature. Truly a city for connoisseurs!
Fairytale Advent
Winter in Salzburg begins with the opening of Christmas markets at the end of November. Casting a very special spell over the city that is guaranteed to captivate visitors and locals alike every single year. But beware: As you stand there, lost in thought and sipping on your mulled wine, scary-though-beautiful figures might be lurking just around the corner. Another highlight of this quiet time is the Salzburg Advent Singing, a musical tradition full of contemplation and anticipation of Christmas that has been deeply rooted in the city's soul for decades.
Circus artistry at the Winterfest
For all those who find the run-up to Christmas either too thoughtful or too hectic, Winterfest in the Volksgarten serves as a refuge, a magical world of contemporary circus performance. With adventure and moments of pure astonishment included.
Winter Walks in Salzburg: Quiet Paths and Spectacular Views
These walks take you to special places where the city reveals its serene side. You can visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress, which looms high above the rooftops in the crisp winter air, or the snow-covered Mönchsberg, where nature and stunning vistas converge. A tour of the Salzburg Zoo is also an atmospheric winter experience, with clear air, quiet paths, and animal encounters in the snow.
Musical arrival of the New Year
The silhouette of this World Heritage city serves as one of the most beautiful backdrops imaginable for a sparkling New Year’s Eve fireworks display. And what would an Austrian city of music be without countless New Year’s Day concerts in some of the most beautiful concert halls? And once the New Year is well and truly underway, on and around Mozart’s birthday on 27 January the composer is given a befitting celebration in the form of the world’s leading Mozart festival, known simply as Mozart Week.
Peace & quiet in abundance, plus bargain packages
During January and February, Salzburg is a true insider tip: Sometimes it seems as if you have the entire city to yourself. The silence of the snowy landscape invites you to take romantic walks, while inexpensive offers are kind on your holiday budget.
