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Ein Mädchen trifft das Steyrer Christkindl und überreicht ihm seinen Wunschzettel.
Ein Mädchen trifft das Steyrer Christkindl und überreicht ihm seinen Wunschzettel.

Advent

Advent markets & experiences in 360° Alpenland

© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach Mädchen überreicht dem Steyrer Christkindl seinen Wunschbrief.

Between mountains, customs and glittering lights

When the first snow covers the peaks in the south and fairy lights begin to glow in the valleys, the mood changes. It gets quieter in the 360° Alpine region - colder outside, but all the warmer around the heart.

Advent here combines atmospheric Christmas markets, living customs, regional crafts and the tranquil magic of the mountains to create an authentic pre-Christmas season full of twinkling lights, tradition and nature experiences.

In the historic alleyways of Steyr, lights are reflected in old town houses. Kirchdorf an der Krems and Bad Hall get in the mood for Christmas with small, fine Advent markets, while in the mountains between Pyhrn and Priel, the customs are particularly tangible.

Discover atmospheric Advent in Upper Austria now:

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Advent in the Alpine region shows all its diversity: Christmas comes to life in the Christkindl town of Steyr. The famous Christkindl post office, the atmospheric Christmas market, the Advent village on the town square and special highlights such as the 1st Austrian Christmas Museum and traditional nativity scene exhibitions make Steyr one of the most beautiful places in Austria for the pre-Christmas period.

In Pyhrn-Priel, visitors to the Mountain Advent can look forward to Advent celebrations steeped in tradition.. The historic Niglou parade in Windischgarsten (Intangible cultural heritage as defined by UNESCO), atmospheric Advent markets in the valleys as well as regional craftsmanship and music events ensure authentic Advent experiences in Upper Austria.

Bad Hall also stands for a peaceful, enjoyable pre-Christmas period: the Advent market in the spa gardens, the atmospheric forest Christmas and relaxing moments in the Therme Mediterrana combine wellness in winter with a real Christmas spirit.

Steinbacher Adventkalenderdorf, Adventhütten am Ortsplatz, die bekannten Adventkalenderfenster sieht man an den Häuserfronten.
All Advent markets
in 360° Alpenland
© Foto TVB Steyr Nationalpark Region / Tman Steinbacher Adventkalenderdorf
Traditionelles Adventblasen vom Balkon des Steyrer Rathauses mit einer Bläsergruppe aus der Region.
Advent concerts
in churches, halls and on concert stages
© Foto TVB Steyr Nationalpark Region/Hans Schwarzlmüller Traditionelles Adventblasen vom Balkon des Steyrer Rathauses
Beim historischen Nigloumzug schaut eine Hexe in die Kamera.
Perchten runs & Niglo parade
Mystical World & Intangible Cultural Heritage
© Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/Sarah Kreutzhuber Der historische Nigloumzug in Windischgarsten in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.

Advent adventure tips in and around Steyr

Ein Mädchen bestaunt die Mechanische Krippe im Wallfahrtsort Christkindl in Steyr.
Nativity scene exhibitions in 360° Alpenland
Around the city of Steyr, lovingly designed and historical nativity scene exhibitions open their doors during Advent
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach Mechanische Krippe im Wallfahrtsort Christkindl in Steyr.
Ein Mädchen mit einer Laterne in der Hand steht in winterlicher Abenddämmerung vor der Wallfahrtskirche Christkindl in Steyr.
Advent tours
Advent tours through the old town
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach Kind mit Laterne vor der Wallfahrtskirche Christkindl in Steyr.
A festively decorated room with several Christmas trees and lights. Christmas figures and gifts can be seen on the shelves.
1st Austrian Christmas Museum
with adventure railway
© Copyright: Atteneder Grafik Design-Zachl
Place of pilgrimage Christkindl
© Gerhard Meidl Wallfahrtskirche Christkindl mit Schnee im Winter
A detailed Christmas nativity scene featuring numerous figures and buildings. In the background, mountains and a sky can be seen, conveying a festive atmosphere.
Steyr cot
© Copyright: TVB Steyr und die Nationalpark Region
Die Steyrtalbahn dampft durch winterliche Landschaften, alles ist verschneit und der Himmel tief blau.
Steyrtal museum railway
© Foto ÖGEG Steyrtal Museumsbahn dampft in das Adventkalenderdorf Steinbach an der Steyr

Further Advent highlights in 360° Alpenland

Mountain Advent between Pyhrn and Priel - your winter magic in the Alps

The cold season is here again and with it the traditional mountain Advent, which warms the heart and makes more than just children's eyes light up. Atmospheric Christmas markets, festive concerts and many magical moments await you in the villages between Pyhrn and Priel.

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Brightly lit "Standln" - lovingly decorated with handicrafts and homemade gifts - invite you to enjoy a pre-Christmas shopping spree in the village centres, baroque monastery rooms and other atmospheric places. Those in search of Father Christmas will find what they are looking for in Santaland.

Unique and recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage site: Alpine tradition comes to life at the historic Niglou parade in Windischgarsten, when angels, the Nigolo Lord and Nigolo Woman, night watchmen, Klaubauf and the Habergoaß parade through the festively decorated alleyways and streets and St Nicholas hands out presents.

The anticipation of Christmas can really be experienced at the Bergadvent. Crackling fireplaces, the tantalising aroma of mulled wine, punch and chestnuts, home-baked biscuits, raclette and Kletzenbrot as well as the sounds of various music groups tempt you to nibble and savour.

Blick von oben auf den musikalischen Adventmarkt beim Stift in Spital am Pyhrn.
Pyhrn-Priel Mountain Advent
This is what Advent in the mountains feels like
© Foto Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus GmbH/Markus Kohlmayr Musikalischer Adventmarkt in Spital am Pyhrn in der Urlaubsregion Pyhrn-Priel.