--- title: Christmas Market at Hallstatt url: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/artikel/detail/932/christmas-market-hallstatt.html" description: From December 2, 2018 on every advent weekend the Advent in Hallstatt with the christmas market on Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th, 2018, takes place. date: 2019-09-23 modified: 2025-10-15 --- # Christmas Market at Hallstatt Christmas Market Hallstatt ========================== **All who come from Hallstatt recognise the special charm of this little World Heritage community on Lake Hallstatt. The village takes on an extra charm during the Advent/Christmas season.** The **romantic Christmas Market** on the market square is, each year, the highlight of the Advent season. The market is organised by the people of [**Hallstatt**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000973/hallstatt.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") and [**Obertraun**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000976/obertraun-am-hallstaettersee.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") and offers a diverse mix of traditional craft. Regional music groups accompany the market and bring a **special Christmas atmosphere** into Hallstatt. ### The three dimensional crib scene in Hallstatt The [**HTBLA in Hallstatt**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/austria/poi/430004343/htbla-hallstatt.html) set up the **three dimensional crib scene** on the market square. Other highlights include musical entertainment, **traditional food and drink**, mulled wine and punch, all of which add to the **relaxing ambiance** of the Christmas Markets. View copyright © Christmas market in Hallstatt (photo: STMG photo competition) Close copyright [ ![At the Christmas market in Hallstatt you can buy traditional crafts from the World Heritage Region (photo: STMG photo competition)](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/a/csm_Advent-Christkindlmarkt-Hallstatt-Foto-STMG_8f2df2e81b.jpg "Christmas market in Hallstatt (photo: STMG photo competition)") ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin//user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/ra/Advent/Advent-Christkindlmarkt-Hallstatt-Foto-STMG.jpg "Christmas market in Hallstatt (photo: STMG photo competition)") The **Hallstatt Christmas market** traditionally takes place every year on **8th of December**. [**This was the program of the Christmas market 2019**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/Pdf_Downloads/Program-Christmas-Market-Hallstatt-2019.pdf)**.** ### Hallstatt in Winter 360° [**To the Dachstein Salzkammergut panorama tour**](https://www.dachstein-panorama.at/?s=pano49573&utm_source=webseite&utm_medium=dskgt&utm_campaign=artikel-redaktionell-en) Hallstatt's Christmas market ---------------------------- Travelling from ### Contact & Service **Tourist information Hallstatt** Seestraße 114 4830 Hallstatt Phone [+43 6132 26909 - 400](tel:+43613226909400) E-Mail Don’t hesitate to contact the team of local guides at the tourist board Hallstatt - [**Nina Stöckl-Heininger**](mailto:stoeckl@dachstein-salzkammergut.at)**,** [**Nina Wallner**](mailto:n.wallner@dachstein-salzkammergut.at) and [**Julia Friedl**](mailto:julia.friedl@salzkammergut.at) - for any questions about Hallstatt and the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut. [**Opening times tourist board Hallstatt …**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/visitor-information/service/artikel/detail/1346/opening-times-tourist-board-hallstatt.html) ### More Events: [ View copyright © Copyright: Florian Hemetsberger Close copyright ![St. Nicholas at the lake KinderfreundeObertraun](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "St. Nicholas at the lake KinderfreundeObertraun (© Copyright: Florian Hemetsberger)") Obertraun ### St. Nicholas is coming across the lake in his sleigh You can attend a particularly lovely St. Nicholas celebration on November 29, 2026, in Obertraun on the shores of Lake Hallstatt. … Time period: to 29.11.2026 Outdoor bathing area Lido ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/48310013/st-nicholas-is-coming-across-the-lake-in-his-sleigh.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: STMG Close copyright ![Christmas market in Hallstatt](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Christmas market in Hallstatt (© Copyright: STMG)") Hallstatt ### Hallstatt Christmas Market The Christmas market on the market square in the World Heritage town of Hallstatt is the highlight of the Advent season every year. Here, you can experience living customs… Time period: to 08.12.2026 Marketplace Hallstatt ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430003893/hallstatt-christmas-market.html) [ View copyright © Urheber: Edwin Husic Copyright: Salzkammergut Tourismus/Husic Edwin Close copyright ![Exterior view of HAND.WERK.HAUS Meisteradvent](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Exterior view of HAND.WERK.HAUS Meisteradvent (© Urheber: Edwin Husic Copyright: Salzkammergut Tourismus/Husic Edwin)") Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee ### MEISTERADVENT in the Salzkammergut at HAND.WERK.HAUS Meisteradvent—the incredibly popular Christmas market at the HAND.WERK.HAUS in the center of Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt … Time period: 12.12.2026 to 13.12.2026 HAND.WERK.HAUS Salzkammergut ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/48220001/meisteradvent-in-the-salzkammergut-at-hand-werk-haus.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: FF Bad Gosiern Close copyright ![Krampus at the Salzkammergut Krampus Run](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Krampus at the Salzkammergut Krampus Run (© Copyright: FF Bad Gosiern)") Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee ### The Salzkammergut Krampus parade SALZKAMMERGUT KRAMPUS RUN IN BAD GOISERNDecember 7th in Bad GoisernOnce again this year, a unique spectacle will be offered at the Salzkammergut Krampus Run on December 7… Time period: 07.12.2026 to 07.12.2027 Market square ](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/48220028/the-salzkammergut-krampus-parade.html)