My daughter, son in law, and myself will be staying In Salzburg for Christmas - the 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Apparently, many/most shops and restaurants will be closed. Are there suggestions for a nice Christmas Eve and Christmas dinner/lunch? We have a car. Any suggestions for ways to make it memorable?
Thanks
The first time we visited Salzburg at Christmas we were concerned as well. We picked up snack food at a nearby grocery store, pigged out at breakfast on the 25th -- and then noticed a number of smaller ethnic restaurants open for dinner. For "memorable" meals you could try the bigger hotels.
www:Salzburg.info/en has a list of restaurants open on the 24/25/26 holidays -- some of them list special dinners which are pricier than I would like, but probably very festive.
Christmas markets may be open on the 24th -- I believe we also saw one on the 25th.
23rd is a normal day.
24th is a normal morning and then things will close in the early afternoon. It is imperative that you make a dinner reservation. This is the day when Austrians celebrate.
25th is a public holiday so shops are closed. Dinner reservations are also imperative. A few more restaurants will be open this day.
The Billa grocery store at the train station is always open, even on holidays.
A car in a total pain in Salzburg and completely unnecessary.
