With over a million visitors in these five weeks, it is of course not for people who are looking for peace and quiet.
With over a million visitors in these five weeks, it is of course not for people who are looking for peace and quiet. Especially not on weekends. The calendar of events is also full, with musicians and singers handing each other a sheet of music. The “traditional tower blowing” is just as important as the repeated appearance of the “Original Salzburg Christ Child with the four angels”. And at the “traditional Krampus run”, more than 100 masked people teach fear.
It is also no longer an insider tip
Hellbrunn Advent Magic
from November 21st to Christmas Eve: The ambience in front of the former summer palace of the archbishops is and remains unique. The windows of the baroque building become the advent calendar, and 700 conifers are decorated with 10,000 red balls and fairy lights. And here too there is no lack of brass and singers. During the week, the neighboring Salzburg Zoo opens its gates to the Advent market visitors free of charge. An insider tip anyway: If you want to spare your nerves, you should at least take the public bus on the weekends.
© Shutterstock.com The Salzburg Christmas Market on Dom and Residenzplatz
The Wolfgangsee communities of St. Gilgen, Stroblund St. Wolfgang promise “Advent like back then” from November 22nd to December 22nd. Probably also an advent of superlatives: In St. Gilgen an eleven meter high candle and 50 other large candles are placed on the lake shore the “baroque” Advent market in a “unique light”, a six-meter-long, brightly shining comet floats above the “romantic nativity scene” Strobl, and the 19 meter high lantern floats in the lake in front of St. Wolfgang. If you want, you can visit all markets one after the other, the shipping is in operation in Advent.
The municipalities of Faistenau, Hof bei Salzburg, Kopplund Ebenauan announce “Small, fine Advent markets”, including the 1,000-year-old Faistenauer Linde or the Guggenthaler Kircherl. From November 23rd to December 30th, shepherds’ games, Perchten and Krampus runs, horse-drawn sleigh rides, handicraft demonstrations, room music and readings, fire tong punch and tower blowers are also popular.
The Salzburg Lake District (Wallersee, Mattsee, Grabensee and Obertrumer See) wants to go up in smoke and mirrors with a “Herbal Life Advent” event. The Advent markets in the villages on these lakes are organized with workshops, among other things enriched for the once traditional smoking in the evening nights and events by herbal experts.
© Shutterstock.com # Mountain Advent in Grossarl
Like every year, the early starter is the
Animal sanctuary “Gut Aiderbichl”
in Henndorf, which opens the “stable door” from November 16 this year. The “living animal cribs” in the courtyard are decorated for Christmas until January 6th.https://123helpme.me/ At the “pony cleaning station” there is plenty of opportunity for younger guests to stroke rescued animals.
At the foot of the Untersberg, in the manor of a long-established Salzburg aristocratic family, the opens again on three weekends
Farmer’s Advent market in Glanegg
.The range on offer clearly stands out from the majority of the markets: Deer ham, game sausages, wild boar, venison sausages and fresh game meat are on offer at the estate itself, jams, schnapps, Christmas biscuits and farmer’s donuts come from local farmers, as well as handicrafts made from wood and glass , Ceramics and textiles deserve its name here.
Salzburg’s highest Advent market is in Obertauern. From November 29th to December 22nd you can “immerse yourself in a snow-covered fairytale world at 1,740 meters in the winter wonderland”, says the website of the “
Tauern Advent
“promised.
It also goes high with the “
Flying Advent Market
“in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. On December 16, the 15 gondolas of the 12er Express will be redesigned into small Advent stalls. All items on the program and meals are free – however, voluntary donations are welcome. All of them go to the” Giving for Life “campaign – Leukemia Aid Austria “.
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The Pinzgau municipality of Leogang remembers its history as a mining town with its “
Knappenadvent
“: On December 22nd, the” Stoaberg Advent “is celebrated in the old silver mine – today the show mine
Salzburg Mountain Advent in Grossarltal
From November 29th to December 22nd, 15 hand-carved nativity scenes line the way to the parish church. In the inner courtyard of the medieval Hohenwerfen Castle, a “romantic Advent market” is promised, in St. Johann im Pongau a “
Lights Advent
“, in Maria Alm a”
Pilgrimage Advent
“or in Neukirchen and Bramberg a”
Advent on the mountain
“.
TYROL
In Innsbruck, the six Christmas markets with almost 200 stalls from November 15 to January 6 will again entice visitors with “Alpine flair and living tradition”. The
Family market on Innsbruck market square
offers a puppet theater, storytellers and magic for children, and this year there will also be a virtual carriage ride for the first time. The presents itself a little more modern
Market on Maria-Theresien-Strasse
.Here the visitors should be delighted with new light accents. As every year, the Christmas market in the old town in front of the Golden Roof is based on tradition.
The
Haller Advent market
In Rattenberg, the smallest town in Austria, the Advent season should be entirely in the spirit of originality, tranquility and reflection. A special exhibition invites, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the
Rattenberg Advent
,to visit the Augustiner Museum. At the
St. Johann Christmas Market
on the other hand, children can let their creativity run free while doing handicrafts in “Michi’s Eck’n” and make one or two pieces of jewelry for the Christmas tree from natural materials.
© Shutterstock.com Advent market in Innsbruck
In Kufstein, the second largest city in Tyrol, there are markets in the city park and the
Christmas magic on the fortress
In the stud, which is decorated for Christmas, visitors can expect, among other things, Tyrolean handicrafts and homemade specialties. In the “
AchenSee Christmas
“The sculptor and carver Klaus Astner creates a life-size Achensee nativity scene with his sons and encourages visitors to help themselves.
At the
Kitzbühel Advent
This year, the youngest visitors can expect a nostalgic ring game in the city park. The Christmas spirit is also rising in East Tyrol: The. Opens under the motto “Be a child again …”
Lienz Advent market
The scenic-musical production, which was created last year on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of “Silent Night, Holy Night”, is to be performed again this year. The contribution of the Tyrolean singing societies to the dissemination of what is probably the most famous Christmas carol is staged. Singers move from market to market in the guise of Tyrolean singing societies like 200 years ago, telling the song’s success story.
VORARLBERG
On November 15th the
Bregenz Christmas market
with the solemn illumination of the large Christmas tree, which, like every year, comes from the Bregenzerwald. Until December 23, handicrafts and Christmas delicacies invite you to stroll and enjoy. At the Leutbühel, a living nativity scene attracts not only the little guests this year.
From November 15 to 17 the craft market takes place at the Bregenz Nepomuk Chapel. Artists such as glassblowers, carvers, wax cutters and felt processors can be seen at work on the weekends before Christmas at the traditional Christmas market in the Upper Town of Bregenz, and their works of art can then also be bought. For children, free carriage rides are offered when the weather is nice. On three Advent weekends, visitors to the Christmas market can also commute between the markets in Bregenz and Lindau (D) by boat.
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The
Feldkirch Christmas market
lets the historic old town shine from November 29th to December 24th. For the first time in Advent 2019, the new pedestrian zone in Neustadt will also feature a Christmas program. Children get their money’s worth in the Lebkuchenhaus on Sparkassenplatz from Wednesday to Saturday: They do handicrafts, bake and listen to stories. The Feldkirch Advent season starts with the
Bosengelmarkt
on November 22nd and 23rd. Over 50 market stalls offer culinary delights as well as handicrafts and gift ideas.
This year, too, the is completely geared towards the little ones
Christmas market in Dornbirn
.Every day, children can do handicrafts and bake in the parish park, take a small train through the Europapassage or try their hand at the specially set up ice rink on the market square – by the way, this is not only open to children. Performances include Ingrid Hofer with Teddy Eddy and Clown Pompo. A living nativity scene can be admired next to the parsonage, and those who already have tired feet can take a horse-drawn carriage to the market.
Mühlgasse becomes a small winter wonderland
Bludenzer Christkindlemarkt
from November 28th to December 24th. In addition to mulled wine and live music, regional specialties beckon. Craftsmanship can be admired and bought in four “creative houses”. Pony rides are a special attraction for children.
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Historic forest houses form the atmospheric backdrop for the
Schwarzenberg Advent
on the 260 year old village square of the Bregenzerwald community. The Christmas tree will be festively illuminated on November 28th, followed the next day by the two-day Advent market with music, texts and homemade items. The program will continue through December 29th, mainly musically, including a concert by the Vienna String Soloists, an ensemble of members of the Vienna Philharmonic (December 1st).
The celebrates beyond Christmas
Montafon winter magic
From December 23rd to January 5th the musically most contemplative time of the year. Atmospheric concerts take place at different locations, for example with the “Sonus Brass Ensemble”, the “Tsarevich Don Kosaken” or ex- “Klostertaler” Markus Wolfahrt.
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Advent, Advent, a little light is on … What would the pre-Christmas season be without its atmospheric Christmas markets. You are spoiled for choice. Here is a selection of the most beautiful markets in Austria.
VIENNA
The
Christmas market on Rathausplatz
opens its doors on November 15th. At 152 stalls there is a wide range of products from handicrafts to everyday objects and Christmas decorations to food and drink. On Christkindl’s stage, directly under the tree, you can listen to choirs and tower blowers. The children can bake cookies in Christkindl’s bakery in the town hall’s Volkshalle. In the town hall park with the atmospherically decorated trees – including the famous Herzerlbaum – there is a Ferris wheel, a ring game and the reindeer train for the little visitors. On November 15th, the “Little Ice Dream”, the slimmed-down version of the classic ice skating, will start in part of the Rathauspark. The market is open until December 26th, so a Christmas afterglow is possible there.
© iStockphoto.com Christmas market at Belvedere Palace
From November 13th on
Christmas market in the Türkenschanzpark
strolling and drinking punch. In addition to the well-known classics before the
Karlskirche
(from November 22nd), on
Spittelberg
(from Thursday), on the
Freyung
(from Saturday) and
In the court
(from Friday), there are also the Christmas villages on
Maria-Theresien-Platz
(from November 20th), at
Belvedere
(from November 22nd) and in
Old General Hospital
(from Friday) again.
That is also atmospheric
Christmas market on Stephansplatz
,in which the huts are grouped around the cathedral. From Friday there will be regional specialties and a wide range of handicrafts – from glass balls and ceramics to wood carvings and children’s toys. Not far from it starts on the same day the
K. and k. Christmas market at Michaelerplatz
.The huts in white and decorated with golden ornaments are characteristic. With the offer, emphasis was placed on Austrian products. There is honey with candied violets, hats from the Viennese hat factory, Mariazeller gingerbread, snow balls from a Viennese family business and spice mixtures from Salzburg.
In addition to the well-known, there will also be a premiere this year – also as far as the concept is concerned: The “
Alm Advent
“at the exhibition center, for which entry must be paid at certain times. This should ensure” no kitsch and no crowding “and guarantee” quiet strolling “, it says in the presentation documents. Two euros” arts and crafts contribution “are required per person. Children up to the age of 12. Admission is free from Monday to Friday from 11 am to 3 pm.
© Shutterstock.com Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace
Among other things, there will be 13 rooms made of old wood, each with a different motto – from handicrafts and baking to gourmet and a winegrower’s hut. In the handicraft shop, visitors can watch products being made. There is a supporting program for entertainment – starting with the “educational forest trail” for children through to workshops a la “How do I design a Christmas cheese plate?” Behind the “Alm Advent” is among other things Claudia Wiesner, who was the managing director of the “Wiener Wiesn” in the past.
Even if they are otherwise different, there is between the “Alm Advent” and the one that has been established for years
Christmas market in front of Schönbrunn Palace
one thing in common – namely the “Alpine Carolers”, who perform at the latter on the opening day (23 November).
in the
Museum Quarter
LOWER AUSTRIA
The Advent market in the Kurpark in Baden near Vienna is entitled “
Advent in the park – Baden FAIR is magical
“(November 29th to December 24th and December 28th to December 31st) this year for the first time all under the sign of sustainability. Organic products, fair trade, responsible use of resources, our own waste concept and the involvement of the region are the cornerstones of the new Advent .