Advent Holiday in Salzburg
When the city begins to light up
Advent in Salzburg has a sound all of its own: bells ringing in the Old Town, candlelight in the windows and the bustling activity at the Christmas markets in Salzburg city centre. High above the city lies the Gersberg Alm – warm, peaceful and inviting.
While the city sparkles below, you can find peace and quiet here. A short break at the Gersberg Alm during Advent means taking a moment to slow down rather than joining the hustle and bustle, and enjoying views of the twinkling city instead of the crowds at the Christmas markets. Atmospheric, cosy and completely free from the Christmas rush.
Advent highlights
- Advent and Christmas markets are easily accessible
- Special Advent and Christmas packages
- Seasonal cuisine in our award-winning restaurant
Pre-Christmas Season at the Gersberg Alm is for anyone who wants to enjoy the run-up to Christmas in Salzburg at their own pace, rather than getting caught up in the hustle and bustle. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway for two, a relaxing Advent weekend or a welcome break from the hectic final weeks of the year, you will find a peaceful retreat here.
Staying with us means leaving the hustle and bustle down in the city. From our hotel on the Gaisberg, you are close enough to visit Salzburg’s most beautiful Christmas markets, yet far enough away to find peace and quiet whenever you feel like it. Here, you decide for yourself how much of the festive bustle you want to experience each day.
Holiday Packages for the Festive Season
Salzburg Christmas at The Gersberg Alm
A peaceful Christmas
- Christmas reception
- 4-course set menu on Christmas Eve
- Late check-out (availability)
New Year’s Eve – above the Rooftops of Salzburg
A delightful start to the New Year
- New Year's Eve kitchen party
- Gersberg Alm Breakfast Buffet
- Use of the sauna area
Advent in Salzburg offers a wide variety of Advent markets: from the Christkindlmarkt on Domplatz and Residenzplatz, whose origins date back to the late 15th century, to smaller, atmospheric markets in the surrounding communities. The Salzburg region becomes a stage – for music and tradition, for craftsmanship and for indulgence.
An Advent break in the city of Salzburg will tempt you outdoors, and the most famous Christmas markets are right on the doorstep of the Gersberg Alm. With the included Guest Mobility Ticket, you can reach them easily by public transport.
- Christmas market at Dom & Residenzplatz: 19.11.26 – 01.01.27
- Advent Market at Hohensalzburg Fortress: 21.11.26 – 21.12.26
- Hellbrunn Advent Magic: 19.11.26 – 24.12.26
- St. Peter’s Stiftskulinarium Christmas Wonderland: Opening times to be announced shortly
- Sternadvent with Winter Market: 19.11.26 – 06.01.27
- Christmas Market at Mirabellplatz: Opening times to be announced shortly
Away from Salzburg city centre, there are other Advent and Christmas markets throughout the Salzburg region. Smaller and quieter than the city’s major Christmas markets – they are scattered across the region like beacons of light, each with its own character.
- Advent in the villages of the Fuschlsee region: 27.11.26 – 01.01.27
- Christmas World for Families at Gut Aiderbichl: 13.11.26 – 06.01.27
- Advent market at Golling Castle: Opening times to be announced shortly
- Wolfgangsee Advent: 20.11.26 – 20.12.26 (Wed–Sun)
Forty rooms and suites welcome you when frost lies on the meadows outside and the first snow cloaks the countryside in a white mantle. The Romantic Suite Gaisberg is particularly well suited to these weeks: a round bed beneath its very own starry sky. Or the Suite Nockstein, with its own private spa for hours of tranquillity. Whatever your day brings during your Advent break in Salzburg, our rooms are the perfect place to wind down at the end of the day.
Rooms and Suites
Back at the hotel, the evening is all about warmth. In the sauna area, the Finnish sauna, steam room and infrared cabin banish the chill of the day: first the dry heat, then the gentle steam, followed by the soothing, deep warmth of the infrared cabin. In between, you can relax on the loungers while your body unwinds and your thoughts begin to quieten.
Outside, snow lies on the ground; inside, everything is quiet and warm. It is a small moment of peace, especially during the dark winter months.
When darkness falls early, a table at the restaurant is the best place to be. Our cuisine remains regional and authentic, with a heartier touch in winter: Austrian classics, game and stews, all freshly prepared by head chef Florian Dornstauder and his team.
Choose a wine from our list of around 120 carefully selected wines, and let the evening continue well into the night. If you are planning a Christmas dinner or would like to dine with us during the festive season, please book well in advance.
