Linz Christmas Markets 2026
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When are the Linz Christmas markets in 2026?
Linz has 8 Christmas markets in our directory. Last season most opened around 22 Nov and the last one closed on 24 Dec 2025; none stayed open after Christmas. All are free to enter.
Linz, on the Danube between Salzburg and Vienna, has Christmas markets on its baroque Hauptplatz and in the Volksgarten park, plus smaller craft markets around the city — an easy stop on the train line across Austria.
8Christmas markets
22 NovTypical opening (2025)
24 Dec 2025Last market closed
All Christmas markets in Linz
Sorted by opening date. Dates shown are from the 2025–26 season unless 2026 dates are marked — check the official website before you go.
Weihnachtsmarkt am Linzer Hauptplatz
Weihnachtsmarkt Linzer Volksgarten
Christmas market in the Bischofshof (Adventmarkt im Bischofshof)
Creative Christmas Market (Kreativ Weihnachtsmarkt im Arkadenhof der Landesregierung)
Medieval Advent Market (Mittelalteradventmarkt Altstadt Linz)
One weekend
Winter Magic at Stiegl-Klosterhof
Winter Market at Pfarrplatz (Wintermarkt am Pfarrplatz Linz)
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Linz?
We list 8 Christmas markets in Linz, including Advent Am Dom (Linzer Mariendom), Weihnachtsmarkt am Linzer Hauptplatz, Weihnachtsmarkt Linzer Volksgarten and Christmas market in the Bischofshof (Adventmarkt im Bischofshof). Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
When do the Linz Christmas markets open in 2026?
In 2025 the first market, Advent Am Dom (Linzer Mariendom), opened on 22 Nov 2025, and most were open by 22 Nov 2025. Expect similar timing in 2026: the first Sunday of Advent falls on 29 Nov 2026. Confirm on the official website before you book.
Are Linz's Christmas markets open after Christmas?
Not usually. Last season every market in Linz with published dates had closed by 24 Dec 2025, so plan your visit before Christmas Day.
Are the Christmas markets in Linz free?
Yes, entry to the markets we list is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts. Many stalls serve mulled wine in a mug with a small deposit that you get back when you return it.