Magical Christmas Markets
Picturesque Christmas time in Vorarlberg
From the end of November until after Christmas, magical Christmas markets enchant the cities of Bregenz, Dornbirn, Hohenems, Feldkirch and Bludenz as well as some villages in Vorarlberg’s holiday regions. A calendar with all the already known dates of the Christmas markets in Vorarlberg can be found at the bottom of this page.
Christmas in the cities
Christmas Market in Bregenz
The Kornmarktplatz will be the central venue of the Bregenz Christmas Market from 15 November to 23 December 2024. Every year during Advent, a Christmas village is created here with all kinds of culinary delights in its own gastronomy zones and traditional handicrafts. Young visitors can also enter into the magic of the pre-Christmas season here. A special experience is the charming arts and crafts market in the Oberstadt, the old town of Bregenz. The market takes place on three weekends during Advent. Christmas Market in Bregenz
Vorarlberg Lines Christmas Ships
Traditionally, the Vorarlberg Lines Christmas ship operates between the Bregenz and Lindau Christmas markets. The Christmas ship on Lake Constance sails every Friday to Sunday from end of November to December 2024. Vorarlberg Lines Christmas ships
Christmas Market in Feldkirch
The town of Feldkirch will once again live up to the title of “Christmas Town” and enrich the Christmas season with many lights. From 29 November to 24 December 2024, the old town of Feldkirch will be transformed into a Christmas town. Feldkirch shines in a special light during Advent. Feldkirch’s Christmas Market
Christmas Market in Dornbirn
From 18 November to 23 December 2024, the Dornbirn Christkindlemarkt will once again provide a pre-Christmas atmosphere every day on and around Dornbirn’s market square. The Christmas-themed town centre with its Christmas tree, nativity scene and numerous decorations invites you to enjoy and marvel. A special feature is the arts and crafts market in the Stadtmuseumspark. Here, creative people offer their lovingly handmade goods for sale. The cosy atmosphere in the Stadtmuseumspark invites you to browse and linger. Numerous choirs, brass bands and music groups provide the musical framework for the market. Christmas Market in Dornbirn
Christmas Market in Bludenz
From 24 to 26 November, the Christmas market with special flair in Bludenz. Christmas Market in Bludenz
Hohenems Christmas Market at Schlossplatz
In addition to arts and crafts, several caterers provide typical delicacies for the physical well-being at the Hohenems Christmas Market on Schlossplatz. You can also warm up with drinks in the punch garden at the Renaissance Palace. The nostalgic carousel and horse-drawn carriage are not to be missed. The switch-on ceremony for the Christmas illumination of the Schlossplatz will take place in november 2024, detailes information coming soon.
Christmas Market in Hohenems
Christmas Markets in villages and rural areas
Advent in Schwarzenberg
The Schwarzenberg Advent in the picturesque village of Schwarzenberg in the Bregenzerwald is considered particularly atmospheric. The programme includes concerts (e.g. by the Vienna String Soloists), cabaret, handicrafts, etc.; as well as the popular Advent market or exhibitions in the village and in pubs, readings, parlour music and lantern walks. Schwarzenberg Advent
Montafoner Winterzauber
“Peace and contemplation” is the theme of the Montafon Winter Magic. A series of small events will become a sound experience during the most contemplative time of the year. e.g. during lantern walks and concerts. The concerts take place at various locations in the Montafon. Montafoner Winterzauber
Christmas Market in Montafon
In Montafon, contemplative Christmas markets will be held in several villages. In addition to the numerous food stalls and traditional handicrafts, there are also lovingly designed programmes for the youngest visitors. From the children’s bakery to childcare with film screenings. Christmas Markets in Montafon
Walser Advent Magic in Mittelberg, Kleinwalsertal
Advent is simply magical in the mountains! In 2024, too, there will be numerous highlights to experience in the pre-Christmas period in Kleinwalsertal at the Walser Advent Magic – from contemplative sounds to Advent concerts to candlelight & mulled wine. Walser Advent Magic
Advent in Lech Zürs am Arlberg
Lech Zürs am Arlberg welcomes the cold season with a colourful Advent programme. The Advent programme is complemented by lantern walks, Christmas brass bands and a visit from the Christ Child. Advent in Lech Zürs am Arlberg
Christmas at Falkenhorst
The traditional pre-Christmas party will take place again this year on 23 December 2023 in the park of Villa Falkenhorst in Thüringen: with regional delicacies such as mulled cider, küachle, raclette and more, your physical well-being will be well catered for! The musicians of the Military Music Vorarlberg will provide a pre-Christmas atmosphere. In addition, the traditional Christmas concert of the Villa Falkenhorst will take place on 21 December 2024. Christmas at Falkenhorst
