Austria, Europe
Salzburg in November
Quiet until the Christmas markets open mid to late month.
The straight answer
November is a quiet, good-value month to visit Salzburg. Quiet until the Christmas markets open mid to late month.
- Weather
- Gray, highs near 45F (7C), fog
- Crowds
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- Prices
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What November is like in Salzburg
November is gray and damp, with highs near 45F (7C) and frequent fog. It is one of the quietest stretches of the year until the Christmas markets open in mid to late November. Prices are low, and the seasonal sights like Hellbrunn's fountains and the ice cave are closed.
It suits budget travelers and anyone who wants a quiet city break built on concerts, museums, and cafes. If you want the markets, plan for the last week of the month. Families will find rainy-day wins at the Haus der Natur and the Marionette Theater. For sunshine and hikes, September is far better.
Make the most of November
What is especially good about Salzburg this month.
Christmas markets open
The Christkindlmarkt on the Cathedral square, one of the oldest in Austria, opens mid to late month.
Easy concert tickets
Evening concerts are easy to book before the Advent rush.
Haus der Natur
The natural history and science museum is a perfect rainy-day outing for kids.
What to pack for November
- A warm, waterproof coat
- Waterproof shoes
- A hat and gloves
- A compact umbrella
Our timing tip
Come in the last week of November to catch the markets opening before December's weekend crowds.
Book Salzburg for November.
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What's on in November
Things to do in Salzburg
Hohensalzburg Fortress
One of the largest medieval castles in Europe, reached by funicular. Go early or late afternoon.
Mozart's Birthplace
On the Getreidegasse, the busiest street in town. Visit at opening to avoid the crush.
DomQuartier
One ticket for the prince-archbishops' Residenz state rooms, the Cathedral galleries, and the museum of St. Peter's Abbey.
Hellbrunn Palace and the trick fountains
Water games that soak visitors, open in the warmer months, roughly April to early November.
Untersberg cable car
Rises to about 1,800 meters for Alpine views over Salzburg. Closed for maintenance in some spring and fall weeks.
Eisriesenwelt ice cave
The world's largest ice cave, near Werfen. Open roughly May to October; dress warmly.
Beat the crowds
- Walk the Getreidegasse and visit Mozart's Birthplace before 10am, when tour groups arrive.
- Stay a few nights instead of day-tripping from Munich or Vienna; the old town is at its best in the evening.
- Go to the Christmas markets on weekday afternoons, not weekend evenings.
- For the Salzburg Festival, book tickets as soon as sales open and reserve hotels at the same time, or stay in a nearby town with a train link.
Know before you go
- Hellbrunn's trick fountains and the Eisriesenwelt ice cave are seasonal, closed in winter.
- Mountain cable cars like the Untersberg close for maintenance for a few weeks in spring and fall.
- Shops close on Sundays and public holidays, though museums and restaurants stay open.
- Christmas markets usually close on December 24 or 26; the city is quiet on Christmas Day.
Salzburg in November, quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Salzburg?
November is a quiet, good-value month to visit Salzburg. Quiet until the Christmas markets open mid to late month.
What is the weather like in Salzburg in November?
Gray, highs near 45F (7C), fog.
Is Salzburg crowded in November?
November is one of the quieter months in Salzburg; most sights can be done without long waits.
What is happening in Salzburg in November?
Christmas markets (mid to late november through december 24 to 26).
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