The image shows the charming Advent market in the snow-covered courtyard of Hellbrunn Palace in Salzburg. The Baroque palace façade is festively lit and decorated with Advent calendar numbers. Visitors stroll among beautifully adorned Christmas trees with lights and red ornaments, enjoying the cozy atmosphere and browsing the lovingly designed market stalls. The ground is blanketed in snow, and the wintery mountains rise in the background. The scene radiates festive warmth and joyful anticipation, blending historic architecture with a traditional Christmas market ambiance in a picturesque winter setting.

The Hellbrunn Adventzauber

November 20 - December 24, 2025

Tuesday - Friday 1pm - 8pm
Saturday, Sunday, December 8th 10am - 8pm
23.12. | 1pm - 8pm
24.12. | 10am - 2pm

MONDAY CLOSED

Opening hours Children's World of Christmas

22.11. – 24.12.2024

- December 23rd, train, petting zoo, scout camp, make-up parlour and post office opfen from 2-6pm!! -

Christmas Train & Petting Zoo:
Tuesday - Friday 2pm - 6pm
Saturday, Sunday, holidays 11am - 6pm
24.12. | 10am – 1pm Waiting for “Christkind”

Scout Camp
Thursday & Friday 2pm - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am - 6pm
24.12. | 10am - 1pm Waiting for “Christkind”

Make-up parlour & Christmas post office:
Friday 2pm - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday 11am - 6pm
24.12. | 10am - 1pm Waiting for “Christkind”

Please note that, for security reasons, the Children's World of Christmas is closed off outside opening hours!

  • MENU

    A frightening Krampus mask with wild teeth, red and black tones, and shaggy fur dominates the image. Twinkling lights in the background suggest a festive, pre-Christmas event. The scene captures the traditional Alpine Krampus figure, known as the dark companion of St. Nicholas, bringing excitement and a touch of fear to holiday markets.

    Advent program

    Don´t miss our highlights during the Advent time.

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  • EXHIBITORS

    A blacksmith hammers a stamp onto a horseshoe on an anvil—creating a personalized good luck charm. The scene is warmly decorated with a lantern, fir branches, and festive lights, evoking traditional craftsmanship and a cozy Christmas market atmosphere.

    Artisan crafts

    Selected exhibitors & artists await you.

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  • ADVENT CAFÉ

    A snowy winter evening outside the Orangerie at Hellbrunn. Through the large windows, guests can be seen enjoying a festive atmosphere by candlelight. Outside, snow-covered trees are illuminated in magical pink light. The contrast between the cozy interior and the enchanted winter garden creates a fairytale-like, festive ambiance.

    Advent café

    Our self-service Advent Café awaits you in the Orangery.

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