--- title: "Christmas the Austrian way: Private Experience, Vienna & Salzburg | Avellera" url: https://avellera.com/experiences/christmas-the-austrian-way/ description: "Advent markets before the crowds, punch that is actually good, a Christmas concert in a church, and the villages where December looks the way people imagine it." language: en --- # Christmas the Austrian way Austria · December · Late November to December In short Christmas the Austrian way is Advent in Vienna and Salzburg: Christmas markets before the crowds, punch that is actually good, a Christmas concert in a church, and villages where December looks the way people imagine it. It runs from late November to December, and Avellera arranges it privately as part of a tailor-made journey. By Clemens & Kamilla Sengwein-Réti, Co-Founders Advent markets before the crowds, punch that is actually good, a Christmas concert in a church, and the villages where December looks the way people imagine it. [Add it to my trip idea](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=11) Book a call **Where**: Vienna & Salzburg **When**: Late November to December **Collection**: Vienna & the Imperial City **How**: Private, arranged by Avellera as part of your tailor-made journey Good to know ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the best way to experience Christmas in Austria? Christmas the Austrian way gathers the best of Advent in Vienna and Salzburg: the markets before the crowds, punch that is actually good, a Christmas concert in a church, and villages where December looks the way people imagine it. Avellera arranges each element privately within a tailor-made journey, with timing that keeps you ahead of the busiest hours. ### When should you visit Austria's Christmas markets? Austria's Advent season runs from late November to December, which is when Christmas the Austrian way is offered. Visiting early in the season and early in the day keeps the markets calmer. Avellera plans the dates around market openings in Vienna and Salzburg, books a church Christmas concert, and adds a village or two where December feels traditional. ### How do I add a Christmas market trip to Austria? Tell Avellera your travel dates and wishes, and the Vienna team builds Christmas the Austrian way into a private, tailor-made journey through Vienna, Salzburg and Austria, together with hotels, transfers and guides. Book early, as Advent is a popular time to travel. Planning is free, and the online planner on avellera.com returns a personal trip idea and PDF right away. Journeys with this experience ## Where it fits best Advent ### Krampus nights & Advent in the Alps Munich 2 · Salzburg 3 · Vienna 3 - The Krampus run through Munich's old town - Krampus night in an alpine village with a local - Vienna's Christmas markets with a private guide **Best time**: Late Nov to 8 Dec **Getting around**: First-class rail and private transfers **9 days** · 8 nights from **US$ 5,400** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/krampus-advent/ Advent ### Christmas markets in Central Europe Munich 2 · Salzburg 2 · Vienna 2 · Prague 2 - The markets after dark, with a local - Silent Night chapel in Oberndorf - An Advent concert in Vienna **Best time**: Late Nov to 23 Dec **Getting around**: First-class rail, private transfers **9 days** · 8 nights from **US$ 5,400** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/christmas-markets/ Austria ### The best of Austria Vienna 4 · Salzburg 3 · Hallstatt 2 · Wachau 1 - A palace concert just for you - Lake Hallstatt by electric boat, before the crowds - Wachau cellars with a winemaker **Best time**: May to Oct, December **Getting around**: Railjet first class and private transfers **11 days** · 10 nights from **US$ 6,600** pp See this trip idea → https://avellera.com/journeys/best-of-austria/ [All 21 journeys](https://avellera.com/journeys/) Vienna & the Imperial City ## More signature experiences 01 Vienna · An Evening ### [A Private Orchestra at Palais Auersperg](https://avellera.com/experiences/a-private-orchestra-at-palais-auersperg/) A Baroque hall booked for your party alone, and an orchestra that plays only for you. 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A curator walks you through, the galleries are silent, and the crowd arrives only as you are leaving. **Season**: All year **Base**: Vienna, Prague, Budapest [Discover this experience](https://avellera.com/experiences/palaces-and-museums-before-opening/) [All 36 experiences](https://avellera.com/experiences/) Get in touch ## Make it part of your journey [Start planning · 3 minutes · free **Create my trip idea** With this experience, right away.](https://avellera.com/start-planning/?exp=11) 30 minutes · video or phone **Book a call** Talk to Clemens in Vienna.