On this private christmas walking tour, you stroll through Hallstatt’s snow-dusted Market Square glowing with warm lights and festive music. The scent of mulled wine and freshly fried krapfen fills the crisp alpine air. Your guide shares stories of Hallstatt’s centuries-old Christmas traditions as you wander among wooden stalls decorated with pine garlands. Inside the Evangelische Pfarrkirche, you admire candlelit windows reflecting on the frozen lake. At the Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt, you step into a calm space filled with soft choral echoes. The evening feels timeless as snowflakes settle on the rooftops around you.
Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

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Highlights

  • Hear Christmas carols echo inside centuries-old churches
  • Smell cinnamon and pine from glowing stalls
  • See Hallstatt’s lights reflect on the still lake below
  • Feel warmth return as bells ring through the square

Included

  • Professional local tour guide
  • Mulled Wine and Krapfen (Equally good alternatives if we do not find these at the markets)

Excluded

  • No entry tickets included

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
2 hours
  • 1

    Hallstatt Marktplatz

    Walk through the heart of Hallstatt’s Christmas celebrations surrounded by colorful wooden stalls and twinkling lights. Enjoy the festive scent of mulled wine and pastries as your guide shares stories about local Christmas customs and the special market held each December. The Christmas market glows on December 8th with music, food, and laughter.

    45 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 2

    Evangelische Pfarrkirche Hallstatt

    Enter the lakeside church softly lit for the season. Listen to Christmas melodies as you admire the lake view from its terrace and learn how Hallstatt’s Protestant community celebrates Advent.

    25 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 3

    Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt

    Step into this historic Catholic church adorned with festive decorations and nativity displays. Your guide explains the symbolism behind the art and architecture before you enjoy a final warm drink in the winter air outside.

    30 minutes
    Free Admission

Additional Information

  • Private tour only for your group.
  • The major christmas market is held only on the 8th of December regardless of the day.
  • Operating hours for local businesses in Hallstatt are different from the 24th-26th of December.
  • Booking early is recommended for this tour.

Meeting Point

We’ll meet you at Hallstatt’s Market Square (Marktplatz). Look for your guide near the central fountain. Please arrive a few minutes early to enjoy the peaceful winter light.

Marktplatz, Hallstatt, Austria See Map

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.