Handmade gift ideas: Christmas market in Bad Ischl 2024
Get in the Christmas spirit:
Stroll through the Salzkammergut Christmas Markets
Every year the Salzkammergut is transformed into a fascinating winter wonderland during the (pre-)Christmas season. This is due in no small part to the numerous Christmas markets, which appeal to all the senses with festive lighting, beautiful melodies, enticing aromas and an abundance of delicacies. They are spread throughout the region and have different focuses and programs: From Bad Ischl to Gosau, Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Bad Aussee, you can get in the mood for the "most beautiful time of the year" in a rustic and original way. We look forward to welcoming you to this winter market experience.
Christmas time with all your senses
Every year, the craftsmen of Ischl invite you to their traditional Christmas market in the Trinkhalle. It is a great pleasure to find original "Hand ́gmachtes" from the imperial city here. After all, the craftsmen of Ischl are known far beyond the borders of the Salzkammergut for their artistic skills. In addition, there are regional delicacies and an atmospheric and varied supporting programme. From 22 November to 22 December 2024, visitors will have the opportunity to choose beautiful gifts at the Christmas market from Wednesday to Sunday and immerse themselves in a sensual overall experience. Lingering in the delicacy village in front of the Trinkhalle, soaking up the pre-Christmas atmosphere and enjoying culinary delicacies - that's part of Advent in Bad Ischl. Advent in Austria is the time before the Christmas holidays. It is very popular, especially because of its numerous traditional events.
Christmas in Bad Ischl – tranquil and enjoyable
Baking cookies, building gingerbread houses, snacking on roasted almonds, decorating for Christmas, wrapping presents -- Advent is full of magic and anticipation. If you want to enjoy this special time to the fullest, come to Bad Ischl. Because you can only fall in love with the Advent romance in the imperial city.
Magical moments
A stroll through the alleys of Bad Ischl, far away from crowded shopping centres, past the many small shops, browse a little there, discover something beautiful there. Choosing Christmas presents or treating yourself to something fine will be an experience in Bad Ischl. In Advent, the shop window Advent calendar enriches the city walk. 24 shop windows are specially decorated for Christmas. 24 because the selected windows symbolize the 24 doors of an Advent calendar. On the respective December day, people come together at the lovingly designed shop window to enjoy Christmas treats. The shops are preparing offers, and there will also be a great competition. Experience cosiness and contemplation, stop time for a moment, that's what Bad Ischl makes possible.
Other Advent highlights
It can be a little more romantic in Advent: a winter walk along the Ischl Esplanade, warmly wrapped up in hat and scarf, admire the imperial architecture of the imperial city, nibble on vanilla crescents in the former imperial and royal court confectionery Zauner vanilla crescents or the world-famous Zaunersstollen. If you want to keep the snowflakes outside, then the EurothermenResort in Bad Ischl is a cosy place for wellness and spa.
Imperial city Bad Ischl - always a pleasure!
In Bad Ischl, connoisseurs really have a good time. And you don't have to sniff far out of the city to relax in nature. Skiing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, winter hiking - the mountains are very close.
Throughout the winter, concerts, traditional events and many cultural highlights enchant visitors. Christmas spirit is in the air when young and old marvel at the impressive works of art in the nativity scene exhibition. See you at Advent in Bad Ischl. Just do it!
Come together;
At the Charity Punschhütte in Bad Ischl
Not only in and around the Trinkhalle you can indulge in Christmas culinary delights, but also at Schröpferplatz there is not only the finest punch and mulled wine creations in the charity punch hut of the Lions Club - also the unique gondola restaurant in the k.u.k. Wintergarten, where the finest classics from the k.u.k. Hofbeislküche are served.
Salzkammergut booking - Are you still looking for accommodation?
Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.