Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna | Christmas Market & Fortress

We did Salzburg in one day, by train from Vienna, and it turned into one of our favorite days of the whole Austria trip. On the walk in we stumbled into the Thursday farmers market and built a picnic lunch from the last trucks still open. Then we got completely sidetracked at St. Peter's Abbey and made it up Hohensalzburg Fortress just in time for sunset. After that we came back down to the Salzburg Christmas market at night… and all the lights went out. Planning your own trip from Vienna to Salzburg by train? Here's what we learned: The ÖBB Railjet from Wien Hauptbahnhof takes about 2h 22m, and there's at least one every hour. Fares start around €20 if you book early. WESTbahn leaves from Westbahnhof and is often a bit cheaper. A single ride on Vienna public transport is €3.20 in 2026. It was €2.40 when we filmed. Go on a Thursday. The Schrannenmarkt farmers market runs 5 AM–1 PM by St. Andrä Church. Come early, because a lot of vendors had already packed up when we got there. Your Hohensalzburg Fortress ticket includes the FestungsBahn funicular (2026: Basic €15.50, All-Inclusive €19.20). Winter hours are 9:30 AM–5 PM, so be up top by about 3:30 for sunset. The Salzburg Christkindlmarkt 2026 runs Nov 19 – Jan 1 on Domplatz and Residenzplatz. The Turmblasen happens Thursdays and Saturdays at 6:30 PM, when they dim the lights on Residenzplatz for the tower music. Prices and times change, so double-check before you go. 00:00 - Salzburg in One Day: Fortress, Old Town & Christmas Market 00:40 - Vienna Public Transport Tickets & Wien Hauptbahnhof 04:55 - ÖBB Railjet: Vienna to Salzburg by Train 06:29 - Arriving at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof 08:07 - Schrannenmarkt: Salzburg's Thursday Farmers Market 15:06 - Crossing the Salzach into Salzburg Old Town 15:59 - Farmers Market Picnic Lunch (What It Cost) 19:56 - Mozartkugeln at Confiserie Holzermayr 22:21 - Salzburg Christmas Market (Christkindlmarkt) by Day 29:02 - St. Peter's Abbey, Catacombs & Margarethenkapelle 31:16 - FestungsBahn Funicular & Fortress Views at Sunset 34:25 - St. George's Chapel & the Keutschach Turnip 39:11 - Princes' Rooms, Tiled Stove & Knights' Armor 45:25 - Men's Choir at Salzburg Cathedral 49:29 - Christmas Market at Night: Sweets & Maroni Chestnuts 52:10 - Handmade Decorations & Lángos (Fried Dough) 56:52 - Turmblasen: The Lights Go Out on Residenzplatz 01:00:40 - Punsch & Giant Pretzels 01:04:15 - Walking Back to Salzburg Hbf at Night 📍 Location: Salzburg, Austria ⏱ Length: 01:05:07 🎥 Style: Travel tips 🎬 Filmed: December 2025 🎥 Our Gear: DJI Mic 3 (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case), Wireless Microphone: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F995J8FR?... DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimbal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5J4M8HD?... iPhone 15 Pro Max - 512GB: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMZ46PHR?... iPhone 17 Pro Max - 512GB: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G4B4GDW8?... Apple 2026 MacBook Pro 16" M5 Max: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GR17WKN3?... 🧳 What we pack for Europe trips: https://www.amazon.com/shop/orlamuse/... 🛒 Everything we use & recommend: https://www.amazon.com/shop/orlamuse The links above are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. This Salzburg day trip from Vienna covers the full route by train, from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof on the ÖBB Railjet, then on foot through Salzburg Old Town in Salzburg, Austria, across the Salzach river. Along the way: the Schrannenmarkt farmers market, a picnic with a view near Alter Markt, Mozartkugeln at Confiserie Josef Holzermayr, the Salzburg Christmas market (Salzburger Christkindlmarkt) on Domplatz and Residenzplatz, St. Peter's Abbey with its catacombs and cemetery, the FestungsBahn funicular, and Hohensalzburg Fortress with St. George's Chapel, the princes' rooms and the fortress museum. After dark: a men's choir at Salzburg Cathedral, Maroni roasted chestnuts, Lángos (langos) fried dough, warm Punsch, giant pretzels and the Turmblasen tower music. It's a practical Salzburg travel guide with real travel tips for Salzburg in winter, one of the best Austria Christmas markets, and an easy day trip from Vienna for anyone visiting the Christmas markets of Europe. ▶ Want more time at the market? Watch our Salzburg Christmas Market: What to Expect + Festive Walk →    • Salzburg Christmas Market Austria: What to...   About Orlamuse Travel: We're Lala and Orlin, a couple creating cinematic travel guides, honest budget breakdowns, and curated itineraries. We go first, test the logistics, and find the hidden details so you can plan your own trip with confidence. #Salzburg #SalzburgChristmasMarket #ViennaDayTrip #Hohensalzburg #AustriaChristmasMarkets #TravelGuide #OrlaMuseTravel