Christmas season in the Attersee-Attergau region
The most wonderful time of the year
Atmospheric Christmas markets, traditional craftsmanship and contemplative Advent boat trips – nestled in one of Austria's most beautiful regions. Immerse yourself in the magic of Advent and let yourself be enchanted by the festive atmosphere around Lake Attersee and in Attergau.
The Nußdorf nativity scene, probably the largest Advent wreath on the 10-metre diving tower in Seewalchen, the decorated Attergaustraße and a contemplative Advent boat trip.
Soak up the magic of the pre-Christmas season at various Advent events in the region or use the Attersee-Attergau region as a central starting point for numerous Christmas markets, Perchten and Krampus runs and events in the surrounding area.
Our TOP Advent events
Advent in the Attersee-Attergau region brings a very special atmosphere that really makes you look forward to Christmas. We are happy to reveal here what you absolutely must experience to get into the Christmas spirit.
Seewalchen am Attersee
Attersee am Attersee
St. Georgen im Attergau
& Monday, 08. December
Advent boat trips on Lake Attersee
Christmas roast dinner boat trip
Thu, 27 November | Thu, 4 December | Thu, 11 December | Thu, 18 December
Brunch trips
Saturday, 29 Nov | Saturday, 6 Dec | Sat, 13 Dec & Sat, 20 December
Advent round trips incl. drink
Sat 29 Nov | Sat 6 Dec | Sat 13 Dec & Sat 20 Dec
TIP: Christmas market hopping
Take advantage of this opportunity and enjoy a wonderful boat trip to one of the Christmas markets in Weyregg, Seewalchen or Attersee am Attersee.
OUR TIP: Christmas market hopping from Seewalchen or Attersee
Let yourself be enchanted by the special atmosphere of a Christmas cruise on the North Circuit.
Plan your journey times skilfully and combine the atmospheric experience on the water with a visit to the following Christmas markets:
from 29.11. Advent tower Seewalchen
19.11.-21.12. Mulled wine stand Café Eiszeit
from 01.12. Advent trail in Weyregg
SA, 06.12. Beats & Punch Das Attersee
MO, 08.12. Traditional Christmas market Attersee
MO, 08.12. Weyregger Christmas market
Traditional and customary events
Experience the tradition of Perchten and Krampus. All events in the Attersee-Attergau region at a glance.
Highlight attractions during Advent
Visit the Nußdorf nativity scene, set up the Angel Aloysius, create Advent windows and enjoy a contemplative Advent season together.
These are all traditions that have been practised for generations in the Attersee-Attergau region in the run-up to Christmas.
Weyregg Advent Trail
The kindergarten and primary school children create an atmospheric Advent trail in Weyregg am Attersee in the area of the church and the parish community centre.
Accessible daily from 01 December.
Seewalchen Advent tower
Once again this year, Austria's tallest Advent wreath with a life-size candle will be visible throughout the Advent season from 29 November in Seewlachen am Attersee at the lido.
Christmas crib with personal character
Every year during the Advent season in Nußdorf am Attersee a nativity scene with larger-than-life figures is set up in the music pavilion. The lovingly designed cot figures represent inhabitants of Nußdorf. In the course of time the number of figures has grown.
A beautiful angel watches over the nativity scene itself and announces the following: "Take a break and stop by where the people of Nußdorf keep watch at the village nativity scene at Christmas time - and with their ancestors!
Attersee Christmas messenger
Since December 2006, the 11.8 metre high Christmas angel "Aloysius" can be found directly at the landing stage in Unterach during the winter months. It is a unique Advent symbol on Lake Attersee and a much-visited landmark. The Christmas angel invites you to reflect, be grateful and think of others , especially during Advent. Each angel is a genuine piece of handicraft and is made with great attention to detail. In Unterach, the angel is festively illuminated from the 1st Sunday in Advent until the beginning of January.
Glöckler drive away evil spirits
An ancient custom in the Salzkammergut is the Glöckler: Every year on January 5th, on the evening before Epiphany, men and women dressed in white and wearing their lovingly designed light caps run from house to house to banish evil and bring salvation and blessing with their bells on their backs.
The production of the Glöcklerkappen requires a lot of craftsmanship and attention to detail. During the Glöcklerauf several Glöckler always form a so-called pass. Even the little ones are eager to join in and form their own children's passports.
Schörfling am Attersee 5 January 2025 from 3 p.m.
Glöckler parade
Austria's first underwater nativity scene
Once again this year, the "first underwater nativity scene on Lake Attersee" will be sunk on the 1st Sunday in Advent at the "Dixi" diving entry point in Weyregg!
The underwater nativity scene can be visited from 01.12.2024 until 02.02.2025
Baroque cot
300 years old in Frankenmarkt
The baroque nativity scene, which is over 300 years old, is housed in its own nativity scene museum in Frankenmarkt. It does not correspond to the conventional form of our nativity scene. It is much more of a baroque nativity scene, a magnificent installation that attempts to transport the Christmas events to a rich royal town.
Everything looks so festive:
The Attergaustrasse in Advent
Every year during the Advent season, the Attergaustrasse in St. Georgen im Attergau is festively decorated and invites you to stroll. Around 100 Christmas trees line the main street and create a festive atmosphere.
In the evening, when dusk has fallen, the shopkeepers place lanterns with illuminated candles in front of their doors. In addition to the traditional Christmas lighting, around 600 red Christmas tree baubles create a very special atmosphere, even during the day.
Further information
If you have any questions about the Attersee-Attergau holiday region, the team at the Attersee-Attergau Tourist Board will be happy to answer them.
Attersee-Attergau Tourist Office
Attergaustrasse 55
4880 St. Georgen im Attergau
+43 7666 7719-0
info@attersee.at
