Salzburg is the top pick after Vienna: a market on Cathedral Square with Hohensalzburg Fortress behind.
- Salzburg Christkindlmarkt: Domplatz and Residenzplatz, usually late November to 26 December.
- Hellbrunn (outside Salzburg): a market in the palace courtyard with hundreds of decorated trees.
- Hallstatt: a snowy lakeside village, beautiful but without a big market; a day trip from Salzburg.
- Innsbruck: markets in the old town beneath the Alps.
Note: the train from Vienna to Salzburg takes about 2.5 hours; stay at least one night.
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