| Advent and Christmas is undoubtedly one of the | | | | the song was the first time performed in |
| finest seasons in the city of Salzburg. When the | | | | Oberndorf, a small village near Salzburg. Make a |
| snowflakes swirl through the air, when the children | | | | trip to the famous "Silent Night - Holy Night" |
| build snowmen in the Mirabell Gardens and the | | | | chapel there and see for yourself. |
| sweet scent of mulled wine flows through the | | | | Christmas magic and Christmas markets: |
| narrow streets, even the most serious people | | | | The romantic Salzburg Christmas markets are |
| become hopeless romantics. | | | | well known: the historical Christmas market in |
| Romantic Moments: | | | | Cathedral Square and Residence Square is in |
| It is the season for romantic walks across the | | | | existence since the end of the 15th century. It is |
| city's hilltops, enjoying the breathtaking view of | | | | one of the most famous Christmas markets in |
| the city's snow-covered roofs, domes and | | | | addition to the markets in Vienna, Paris, |
| towers. The ringing of countless church bells | | | | Amsterdam, and Nuremberg. In 2007, a European |
| reminds us that Christmas is near. When getting | | | | Christmas market study evaluated the Salzburg |
| back down into the city, the merry activity at the | | | | Christmas market as one of the finest markets in |
| Salzburg Christmas Markets fills us with a cozy, | | | | the German-speaking area. |
| warm feeling and wakes fond childhood memories. | | | | If you are in Salzburg during the Advent season, |
| The fragrance of punch and toasted almonds, hot | | | | a visit to the Hellbrunn "Advent Magic" and the |
| roasted chestnuts and freshly baked apples tickles | | | | smaller markets, such as at Mirabellplatz, in Stern |
| our noses; the vendors' gingerbread hearts, | | | | Garden, in St. Peter's Monastery in Maxglan or at |
| nativity figures, Christmas tree ornaments, toys | | | | the fortress Hohensalzburg are a must. |
| and warm sweaters are irresistible. | | | | Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: |
| Culture and Reflection: | | | | Traditionally in Austria, on the 24th of December |
| A variety of traditional events in Salzburg make | | | | (Christmas Eve) - after Christmas Eve dinner is |
| the wait for Christmas Eve a little easier. | | | | served, the "Christkindl" (Christ child) is the one |
| Advent Serenades, celebrations and classical | | | | that brings the children their presents. The |
| concerts offer a quiet and contemplative | | | | Christkindl also decorates the tree. The door to |
| atmosphere. | | | | the room where the tree is decorated is locked |
| This is also the time to take a trip to the beautiful | | | | and the window to this room is wide open so that |
| country village Filzmoos with a sleigh ride through | | | | the Christkindl can fly in and decorate the tree |
| the mountains. Rosy cheeks and happy | | | | and leave the presents under the tree. Austrian |
| expressions are proof that this was a successful | | | | children do not see the decorated tree until the |
| day - one that you will remember long | | | | Christkindl will ring a small bell on top of the tree |
| afterwards. | | | | and then departs through the open window again. |
| Also learn about the history of the famous | | | | Each year's tree seems to be the most magical |
| Christmas carol "Silent Night". Joseph Mohr, writer | | | | ever. For every child this is such a wonderful |
| of the song was born in the city of Salzburg and | | | | surprise and the excitement is almost unbearable! |