Festival · Salzburg · Christmas Markets 2026
Hellbrunn Advent Magic (Hellbrunner Adventzauber): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Hellbrunn Advent Market website. Official links are under Sources.
Hellbrunn Advent Market is next free on Thursday, 19 November 2026 (in 3 weeks).
- Free entry every evening from 19:00 (market open until 20:00).
- Also free: Children up to 6 enter free.
- Otherwise: entry Tue-Sun until 19:00 (and Mon 21 Dec) — €8.
Calendar
Free days at Hellbrunn Advent Market
- THU19NOVThursday, 19 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 19:00–20:00
- FRI20NOVFriday, 20 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 19:00–20:00
- SAT21NOVSaturday, 21 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 19:00–20:00
- SUN22NOVSunday, 22 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 19:00–20:00
- TUE24NOVTuesday, 24 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 19:00–20:00
- WED25NOVWednesday, 25 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 19:00–20:00
30 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Come after 19:00 for free entry - the market closes at 20:00, so arrive by 19:00 to get the full hour.
- The palace facade becomes a giant Advent calendar with 24 windows; the 'fairy-tale forest' has 700+ decorated trees.
- Big children's area: Christmas train, Christkind post office, sausage grilling at the scouts' camp.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree entry every evening from 19:00 (market open until 20:00) · 19:00–20:00 | everyone | Only the last hour before the 20:00 close; no drink voucher. Closed Mondays except 21 Dec. | No |
| Free dayChristmas Eve (24 Dec): free entry all day (10:00-14:00) · 10:00–14:00 | everyone | — | No |
| Free forChildren up to 6 enter free | children under 6 | — | No |
Official prices
Hellbrunn Advent Market ticket prices
| Entry Tue-Sun until 19:00 (and Mon 21 Dec) — Includes a voucher for one hot drink (mulled wine or punch) worth €4.90/€4.60. | €8 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (entry tue-sun until 19:00 (and mon 21 dec)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Hellbrunn Advent Market
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 13:00–20:00 |
| Wed | 13:00–20:00 |
| Thu | 13:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 13:00–20:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–20:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–20:00 |
Closed today (holiday or special closure).
19 Nov - 24 Dec 2026: Tue-Fri 13:00-20:00; Sat, Sun and holidays 10:00-20:00; closed Mondays except Mon 21 Dec (13:00-20:00); 24 Dec 10:00-14:00.
Fürstenweg 37, 5020 Salzburg, Austria (in front of Hellbrunn Palace)
FAQ
Hellbrunn Advent Market: common questions
Is Hellbrunn Advent Market free?
Hellbrunn Advent Market is free for everyone every evening from 19:00 (market open until 20:00) and christmas Eve (24 Dec): free entry all day (10:00-14:00). Also free: Children up to 6 enter free. Otherwise the official ticket costs €8.
When is Hellbrunn Advent Market free?
Free entry every evening from 19:00 (market open until 20:00). The next free date is Thursday, 19 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Hellbrunn Advent Market?
Children under 6.
How much is a ticket to Hellbrunn Advent Market?
Entry Tue-Sun until 19:00 (and Mon 21 Dec) costs €8 on the official site.
What are Hellbrunn Advent Market's opening hours?
19 Nov – 23 Dec: Tue–Fri 13:00–20:00, Sat–Sun 10:00–20:00, closed Mon.
What day is Hellbrunn Advent Market closed?
Hellbrunn Advent Market is closed on Mondays. 19 Nov - 24 Dec 2026: Tue-Fri 13:00-20:00; Sat, Sun and holidays 10:00-20:00; closed Mondays except Mon 21 Dec (13:00-20:00); 24 Dec 10:00-14:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- hellbrunneradventzauber.at/info-service/eintritt/ · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- hellbrunneradventzauber.at/oeffnungszeiten/
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