Christmas markets 2026 in and around Wels
For Advent 2026, 9 Christmas markets with dates are known around PLAZA INN Wels. First opening date: 13 November (Bad Schallerbacher Winterdorf and Welser Weihnachtswelt); the last market closes on 24 December. The list shows dates, closing days and the distance from the hotel.
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Dates according to the organisers, as of 5 October 2026
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Sorted by opening date. Distances as the crow flies from the hotel.
2026 dates
- Bad Schallerbacher Winterdorf: 13 November – 20 December · Thursday to Sunday only · 11.5 km from the hotel
- Welser Weihnachtswelt: 13 November – 24 December · 2.6 km from the hotel
- Advent am Dom (Linz): 21 November – 23 December · 24.8 km from the hotel
- Christkindlmarkt am Hauptplatz Linz: 21 November – 24 December · 25.2 km from the hotel
- Weihnachtsmarkt im Linzer Volksgarten: 21 November – 24 December · 24.7 km from the hotel
- Lambacher Christkindlmarkt: 28–29 November · 13.7 km from the hotel
- Schlossadvent Schloss Puchberg: 28 November · 3.8 km from the hotel
- Adventmarkt im Stift Kremsmünster: 4–6 December · admission charge · 13.7 km from the hotel
- Adventmarkt Marchtrenk: 11–12 December · 7.1 km from the hotel
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Questions about the Christmas markets in and around Wels
When do the Christmas markets in Wels open in 2026?
First opening date: 13 November (Bad Schallerbacher Winterdorf and Welser Weihnachtswelt); the last market closes on 24 December. 3 markets open on 21 November.
Which market is closest to the hotel?
Welser Weihnachtswelt: 2.6 km as the crow flies from PLAZA INN Wels. 2 markets are within 5 km.
Are any Christmas markets open after Christmas Eve?
No, all markets with dates close by 24 December at the latest.
Do the markets charge admission?
According to the organisers, admission is charged at: Adventmarkt im Stift Kremsmünster. For the other markets the organisers state free admission or give no information.
Rooms for your Christmas market visit
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