Linz Christmas markets include the classic Christkindlmarkt on the grand Hauptplatz and a family‑friendly scene amid the trees of the Volksgarten, as well as other festive events.
Opening daily until 21:00, both are easy to reach from the Hauptbahnhof along the Landstraße shopping street. Expect regional crafts, sweet bakes and warming drinks, plus rides for little ones in the park. With compact distances and strong rail links, Linz makes for a relaxed, low‑stress Advent day trip.
Linz Christmas Markets 2025
Linz Christkindlmarkt (Hauptplatz)
- Two central markets; family rides at Volksgarten
- Walkable from Linz Hbf via Landstraße
Daily 10:00–21:00 (Hauptplatz & Volksgarten)
Christmas Market Volksgarten
22 November to 23 December 2025, from 10 am to 9 pm
Looking for a Linz Christmas market, you are spoiled for choice. Other Christmas markets in Linz include:
Advent at the Cathedral
22 November to 23 December 2025, Tuesday to Sunday (11 am to 8 pm); Monday (Mariä Empfängnis) 8 December (11 am to 8 pm)
Winter Market at Pfarrplatz
22 November to 23 December 2025, (11 am to 9 pm)
Winter Magic at Stiegl-Klosterhof
14 November to 31 December 2025 from 3 pm to 9.30 pm, Weekends 1 pm to 9.30 pm. Christmas Eve from 10 am to 2 pm; 30 & 31 December from 1 pm to 9.30 pm; 8 December from 1 pm to 9.30 pm; 18 December from 7 pm to 9.30 pm.
Linz Christmas Cookies
Linz is also renowned for its Linz Christmas Cookies (main image) served with quince jam.
There is also a hop on and off Christmas train as well as a calendar of events.
Linz is not the only town in Austria which has a Christmas Market. Click on the link for our round up of the best Christmas markets in Austria 2025, including Salzburg and Vienna.