Samnaun Christmas Market: Winter atmosphere and Advent shopping in the duty-free paradise

The Christmas market takes place on Nevadaplatz square in Samnaun and is part of the winter events in the Samnaun holiday region. Visitors stroll from stall to stall, warming themselves with hot punch or mulled wine and discovering Samnaun specialties. The view of the surrounding Silvretta mountains and the proximity to the Silvretta Ski Arena Samnaun/Ischgl make the Christmas market an atmospheric stopover during a winter weekend or skiing holiday in Samnaun.

The Christmas market in Samnaun is aimed at families, couples, and groups of friends alike. Children especially look forward to visits from Santa Claus and Schmutzli, who walk around the square in the late afternoon and make their eyes light up. Open fire pits and warm drinks ensure that guests enjoy lingering even in winter temperatures. The culinary offerings range from simple snacks to typical winter dishes such as raclette or fondue, which are prepared on site. This makes the Christmas market a meeting place for locals, regulars, and new visitors to the region.

At the stands, businesses and private individuals present crafts and culinary delights from Samnaun and the surrounding region. Woodwork, candles, baked goods, herbal products, and small gift ideas offer a wide range of opportunities to take a piece of Samnaun home with you or find Christmas gifts right on the spot.

The Samnaun Christmas market will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Nevadaplatz in Samnaun village. You can get there by SamnaunBus or by car, but parking spaces in the village are limited. Warm clothing and sturdy shoes are recommended, as the Christmas market takes place outdoors. Those who ski during the day in the Silvretta Ski Arena Samnaun/Ischgl can easily combine their day of skiing with a visit to the Christmas market and some Advent shopping in the duty-free village of Samnaun.