Christmas and New Year in Salzburg
The dawn of a new year following a quiet Christmas in Salzburg
The writer of the most famous Christmas carol in the world was born in Salzburg. Let the magic of Christmas in Salzburg spirit you away to a winter wonderland in Austria. A few days after Christmas, the city of Mozart celebrates the birth of a new year.
Salzburg's Old Town in Winter Salzburg deeply covered in snow is a unique backdrop for your Christmas celebrations. Majestic mountain summits rise around the city. The spires and domes of the Old Town look like they’re covered with sugar icing. Despite the hustle and bustle of merry shoppers, an atmosphere of quiet descends on the city of Mozart – it’s Christmas in Salzburg.
Silent Night – the magic of Christmas in Salzburg
‘Silent Night, Holy Night’ – this Christmas carol represents the magic of the Advent season like none other. It was written by Joseph Mohr, who was born in Salzburg at 31 Steingasse Alley. The priest wrote the legendary song when many people of Salzburg suffered from great poverty. Joseph Mohr wanted to comfort them with his carol. The birthplace of ‘Silent Night’ is easy to find – just keep your eyes open for a memorial tablet in Steingasse Alley.
Christmas lights in the Getreidegasse 
Mirabell Garden in Winter 
Salzburg's Old Town in Winter 
Salzburg's Old Town at night Christmas shopping in Salzburg
Only a few steps from the birthplace of Joseph Mohr is Linzergasse Lane. You will certainly find the perfect Christmas present in one of the many different shops and boutiques. You haven’t found what are you looking for? Why not continue your shopping expedition at:
- Getreidegasse Alley
- Goldgasse Alley
- Judengasse Alley
- Kaigasse Alley
Still not found the perfect Christmas present? Might we suggest a Hotel Kasererbraeu gift voucher?
New Year in Salzburg
Ten, nine, eight…all who spend New Year in Salzburg are cordially invited to join in the countdown with the countless merry revellers in Salzburg’s Old Town. Or would you prefer some time for yourself and your loved ones on one of the mountains surrounding the city of Mozart? The Moenchsberg and Kapuzinerberg Mountains offer a marvellous view of the fireworks at the Old Town and Hohensalzburg Castle. Visitors from all over the world celebrate on the streets and squares of Salzburg. Join the party! On the January 1st fantastic concerts greet the New Year at the fortress and Great Festival Hall.
Secure your hotel room for your Christmas in Salzburg. Send your no obligation enquiry to the friendly team at the Hotel Kasererbraeu right away.
