Look forward to Advent 2025 in the Attersee-Attergau region!
Advent, the quietest and most contemplative time of the year, has many cherished traditions and customs, which should not be neglected even in this rather challenging year: The Nussdorfer Nativity scene, the Nussdorfer Adventfenster, the Christkindl post box in the Bienenhof in Attersee or the Christmassy decorated Attergaustraße in St. Georgen will be there again this year.
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 and events in the area.
All Advent events
Christmas is in the air throughout the Attersee-Attergau region and there is a glittering, magical magic in the air.
So many wonderful events in the run-up to Christmas
It's getting colder and colder outside and everything glitters magically: it's time for Advent markets, the smell of punch, chestnut ovens and delicious Christmas biscuits.
ALL DATES: ADVENT EVENTS AROUND THE ATTERSEE & IN THE ATTERGAU Download information flyer
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.
Advent boat trip on Lake Attersee
Sat. November 30 I Sat. December 07 I Sat. December 14 I Sat. December 21
Advent cruises incl. punch or mulled wine and cookies Price € 29,- per person
Come aboard the atmospheric Klimt-Mahler ship and enjoy the pre-Christmas atmosphere on the picturesque Attersee while sipping punch and cookies.
There is also a small but exquisite Advent market on board where you can buy Christmas presents for your loved ones, for example the limited edition of the book “Sternstunden und Geheimtipps von Menschen im Salzkammergut” including 1 + 1 free vouchers for the Attersee & Altaussee boat trip worth € 57.00.
Combine your Advent boat trip with the Advent events in Weyregg, Seewalchen and Attersee am Attersee!
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.
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.
Christmas biscuits from the Muss bakery
In 2003, the Muss family began baking Christmas biscuits alongside their direct marketing business. It started on a small scale. Right from the start, the flavour of the biscuits made from spelt flour was convincing. From now on, you can request the biscuit list without obligation and order Christmas biscuits at gerhard.muss@aon.at.The spelt Christmas biscuits are also available on Saturdays at the "Frische Markt" in Vöcklaburck and on Wednesdays at the "Vöcklabrucker Wochenmarkt".
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.
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
