Linz Christmas Markets 2018

Christmas time is probably the best period of the year to visit Linz and admire its beautiful Christmas markets, like the Volksgarten market. In some squares there are plenty of smaller markets, just as beautiful as the most famous ones.

Christmas market Christkindl market
17.11- 24.12 2018
Main Square
daily from 10.00 a.m  to 8.00 pm
The scenery for the lovely Christkindl market is the baroque main square. Here you will find typical arts and crafts, hot punch and delicious gingerbread.

Christmas market Volksgarten
17.11- 24.12 2018
Volksgarten
daily from 10.00 a.m  to 8.00 pm
The fairyland figures at the Linz Volksgarten do not only enchant children but also adults. Additionally you will find a wide selection of presents and local delicacies.
From December 1-23 there are various performances of music groups, brass orchestras, choirs, on the stages of the Christmas markets at the main square (5 pm.) and at the Volksgarten (4.30 pm.)
Tip: The Linz City Express runs between the two Christmas markets at the main square and at the Volksgarten.
Furthermore evening rides are offered, where you can experience the charming atmosphere of the illuminated inner city.

How to get there

By car:

From Salzburg and Vienna: A1 motorway to the junction to Linz. From here A7 exit Linz / Zentrum.
From Prague and Freistadt: motorway A7 exit Linz / Hafenstrasse.
From Regensburg and Passau, ‘highway A8 and A25 to the junction to Linz. From here, exit A7 exit Linz / Zentrum
Road without toll B127 along the Danube on the B127.

By train:

From Salzburg, Vienna, Passau, Graz and Prague: Central station Linz Hauptbahnhof.

By plane:

Airport Linz is located 15 minutes from the city. There are connections by train, bus, taxi, to the center and vice versa.

Vessel:

From Passau and Vienna / Krems: The river port is in the inner city

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