The Most Beautiful Easter Markets in Austria 2023
What is better in spring than Easter, the start of blossom season and the prospect of longer and warmer days. Here are the most beautiful Easter markets in Austria.
19 March 2023
Vienna
Easter market at Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace, 1130 Vienna, Vienna, Austria
When? March 15 - April 11, 2023, daily from 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Web: eastermarket.co.at
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A majestic ringing in of spring: At this colorful hustle and bustle from March 25 to April 11 against the backdrop of Schönbrunn Palace, spring presents itself with an even more colorful program for young and old. About 70 exhibitors present their offers on beautifully decorated market stalls accompanied by the sounds of live music. A diverse program, especially for the children, invites visitors to participate. Otherwise, the market invites to celebrate and enjoy the spring in all its glory. Delicious food stalls with Easter classics and traditional dishes await.
Lower Austria
Easter and spring market in Schloss Hof
Schloss Hof, 2294 Schloßhof, Lower Austria, Austria
When? March 11 - April 16, 2023, every Saturday, Sunday & holiday
Web: schlosshof.at
© Schloss Schoenbrunn Kultur-und Betriebs ges.m.b.H. Severin Wurnig
Every weekend as well as on holidays, the Lower Austrian Schloss Hof entices visitors to stroll, taste and enjoy. Here, spring is ushered in with a traditional market. Visitors are enchanted by the diverse range of arts and crafts offered and marvel at the numerous exhibitors. Maybe the Easter bunny will find a suitable gift for the Easter nest! Regional delicacies provide the right energy in this colorful market hustle and bustle of one of the cutest Easter markets in Austria.
Burgenland
Easter market "Spring awakening" in the Kremayrhaus
Kremayrhaus City Museum, Conradplatz 2, Rust am Neusiedler See, Burgenland, Austria
When? March 17 - April 09, 2023, Friday to Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Web: freistadt-rust.at
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In the picturesque surroundings of Lake Neusiedl, in the midst of wonderful vineyards and between the colorful houses of the royal free city of Rust, the Kremayrhaus Municipal Museum entices with a traditional Easter market. Visitors enjoy spring-like decorative items, painted Easter eggs from various European countries, playful handicrafts and exciting entertainment for the whole family.
Styria
Easter in Graz
Graz Main Square & Franziskanerplatz, 8010 Graz, Styria, Austria
When? March 30 - April 08, 2023, daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Web: city-graz.at
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Graz is blooming! Already popular as a springtime destination, Graz also scores with an extensive Easter market. Around the holiday, the Easter spectacle takes place on Graz's main square between March 30 and April 8 with the arts and crafts market and the Genuss-Standl. The former presents the colorful work of a wide variety of artists and exhibits the painted eggs, ceramic figures, natural soaps and wooden toys. Those who are particularly interested in persuasion are welcome to talk to the open crafts and catch useful tips. For the small appetite in-between there are many tasty snacks, like crispy Krainer with Styrian horseradish or other meat and pastry specialties of the region.
Carinthia: Easter market in Villach
Villach city center, 8391 Villach, Carinthia, Austria
When? 07 April - 16 April 2023
Web: visitvillach.at
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Upper Austria
Easter market in Traun Castle
Traun Castle, Schloßstraße 8, 4050 Traun, Upper Austria, Austria
When? 01 & 02 April 2023, from 10:00 to 18:00
Web: castle.culturepark.at
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Between blooming flowers and an exuberant spring atmosphere, Traun Castle in Upper Austria also presents itself from its most beautiful side. More than 100 exhibitors from all over Austria and neighboring countries show their products within the framework of the Easter market. The only question now is which entertainment act gets you to interrupt your search for the perfect Easter gift and the right decoration.
Salzburg
Easter market at Gut Aiderbichl
Gut Aiderbichl Henndorf, Berg 20, 5302 Henndorf am Wallersee, Salzburg, Austria
When? March 24 - April 16, 2023, from 09:00 to 18:00
Web: gut-aiderbichl.com
© Gut Aiderbichl Henndorf
Many people are probably already familiar with Gut Aiderbichl. Michael Aufhauser and Dieter Ehrengruber have made it their mission to stand up for animal rights. Gut Aiderbichl became the manifestation of this mission. Since then, the estate has been fighting for fair conditions for animals, and on its own farms, which now number several, they make sure of that themselves. The gates are open not only on Easter to experience rescued animals up close. During the holidays the three visitable yards are particularly festively decorated, but above all the Salzburg yard in Henndorf at the Wallersee. This is a unique experience, especially for children. The market attracts with exciting activities such as hay jumping and the junior animal foster program. To purchase there are colorful eggs, Easter wreaths and loving decoration favorites. Important to know: The proceeds benefit 100% the rescued animals.
Tyrol
Easter Spring in Innsbruck
Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15, 6020 Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria
When? March 31 - April 10, 2023, daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Web: easterfruehling.at
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Not only the flowers bloom, but also 31 stalls sprout from the ground of the city and immerse Innsbruck in a true spring paradise in front of the spectacular panorama of the Alps. Not only the stalls awaken the old town from hibernation, but also the traditional Tyrolean program on the side. Highlights here: the traditional Good Friday ratchets as well as palm bush tying, arts and crafts for kids and rousing music and traditional costume performances. This Easter market is clearly under the sign of traditions and provides extensive entertainment.
Vorarlberg
Easter market in Donbirn
Marktplatz Dornbirn, 6850 Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, Austria
When? on Sat. 01 April 2023, at 08:00 a.m.
Web: bodensee-vorarlberg.com
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No joke: from April 1, around 20 exhibitors will be showing Easter products as part of the Dornbirn weekly market. Between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., all kinds of beautiful things for the Easter nest can be found in the Pfarrpark. 2023 the colorful hustle and bustle is musically accompanied by "Rene Unplugged". Here the spring is rung in together, children can dye eggs and gourmets can grab one or the other delicacy.