--- title: Advent in the Attersee-Attergau region in Salzkammergut url: "https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent.html" description: You will find numerous Advent markets in the Salzkammergut. In the region Attersee-Attergau-Vöcklamarkt-Frankenmarkt we offer many small, traditional markets. image: "https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/attersee-attergau/aktivitaeten/advent/Advent_Website___1_.png" date: 2020-11-10 modified: 2026-01-13 --- # Advent in the Attersee-Attergau region in Salzkammergut [ ](#ttgNCECollapse347498) ----------------------------- 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. [continue reading ](javascript:void())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. [ ![Weihnachtsschiff am Attersee](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/d/csm_ms-v%C3%B6cklabruck-nachtaufnahme_atterseeschifffahrt_fc77d45572.jpg "Ms-vöcklabruck-Nachtaufnahme_Atterseeschifffahrt") Advent boat trip on Lake Attersee on all four Saturdays of Advent at the North Circuit & Monday, 08. December ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430270444/n-a.html) © Open copyright © Ms-vöcklabruck-Nachtaufnahme_Atterseeschifffahrt Close copyright Advent boat trips on Lake Attersee ================================== ### [**Christmas roast dinner boat trip**](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430283376/christmas-roast-boat-trip-from-attersee.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Thu, 27 November | Thu, 4 December | Thu, 11 December | Thu, 18 December ### [**Brunch trips**](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430285028/brunch-cruises-of-the-attersee-schifffahrt-on-the-rk-sued-from-weyregg.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") Saturday, 29 Nov | Saturday, 6 Dec | Sat, 13 Dec & Sat, 20 December ### [**Advent round trips incl. drink**](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430272948/advent-cruises-of-attersee-schifffahrt-rk-nord-from-attersee.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") 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. [ ![Frühstück am Schiff](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/b/csm_Atterseeschifffahrt2024_0093__1__dd74252d01.jpg "Advent Schifffahrt © Attersee-Schifffahrt / © Mathias Lauringer") Brunch cruises Culinary delights in a contemplative atmosphere. ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430285028/n-a.html) © Open copyright © Advent Schifffahrt © Attersee-Schifffahrt / © Mathias Lauringer Close copyright [ ![Frauen mit Wein c_Bachtaverne_Christa Gaigg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Bachtaverne_Christa Gaigg") Christmas roast dinners Experience festive Christmas parties by the lake. ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430283376/christmas-roast-boat-trip-from-attersee.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Bachtaverne_Christa Gaigg Close copyright **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: All Advent events at a glance ============================= © Open copyright © 2023_AdventamSee2_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger Close copyright ![beleuchteter Sprungturm](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/4/csm_2023_AdventamSee2_Advent%40TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger_588b9644ee.jpg "2023_AdventamSee2_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger") Advent by the lake Seewalchen am Attersee Advent by the lake Seewalchen am Attersee Culinary delicacies, a wide variety of craft vendors, musical entertainment by various music groups, and a diverse programme of events for young and old alike. DATES: Sat. 29 November Christmas tree swimming Sat. 6 December St. Nicholas is coming Sat. 13 December Tower brass band Sat. 20 December Charity market Lighting of the Advent candles at the diving platform always at 5:30 p.m. [ to the event ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430253507/advent-am-see-2024-attersee.html) Seewalchen am Attersee, Advent by the lake - turn over the card [ ![warme Getränke am Weihnachtsmarkt](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/f/csm_2023_Adventzauber23_Advent%40TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger_34557e54f8.jpg "Adventzauber23_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger") Abtsdorf Christmas Market 13.12. Abtsdorf/Attersee ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430006703/adventmarket-in-abtsdorf.html) © Open copyright © Adventzauber23_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger Close copyright [ ![Adventshopping](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/6/csm_2023_Adventshopping9_Advent%40TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger_3eaf2bd192.jpg "2023_Adventshopping9_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger") Delicacy Christmas market 14.12. Seepark Chamber ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430241513/delicacies-christmas-market-in-the-lake-park-kammer.html) © Open copyright © 2023_Adventshopping9_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger Close copyright [ ![The cheerful culinary Christmas market takes place every year in the centre of Nußdorf am Anger.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Helmut Klein") Cheerful and culinary Christmas market 21.12. Nußdorf am Attersee ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430000951/culinary-christ-child-market.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Helmut Klein Close copyright [ ![Weihnachtsengel am Attersee](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/c/csm_Unteracher_Weihnachtsengel10_TVB_Attersee_Attergau_Hermann_Kieleithner_24b39acb3b.jpg "Unteracher_Weihnachtsengel_TVB_Attersee_Attergau_Hermann_Kieleithner") Charitable Christmas market 29.12.-30.12. Unterach am Attersee ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430254570/unterach-advent-market.html) © Open copyright © Unteracher_Weihnachtsengel_TVB_Attersee_Attergau_Hermann_Kieleithner Close copyright [ ![Adventmarkt am Attersee](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/d/csm_2023_Adventzauber16_Advent%40TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger_a147f1edb6.jpg "Adventzauber16_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger") All Advent events at a glance ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/advent-events.html) © Open copyright © Adventzauber16_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger Close copyright 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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. ![Adventmarkt am Attersee](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/d/csm_2023_Adventzauber16_Advent%40TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger_ff7fa9986e.jpg "Adventzauber16_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger") Weyregg Advent Trail © Open copyright © Adventzauber16_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger Close copyright 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. [ Read more ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430038414/advent-tower-in-seewalchen-am-attersee.html) [ ![beleuchteter Sprungturm](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/4/csm_2023_AdventamSee2_Advent%40TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger_147f6e1338.jpg "2023_AdventamSee2_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger") Advent tower in Seewalchen am Attersee ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-poi/detail/430038414/advent-tower-in-seewalchen-am-attersee.html) © Open copyright © 2023_AdventamSee2_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger Close copyright 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! [ ![Photo shows the Nussdorf cot in Nussdorf am Attersee.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVBAtterseeAttergau") Nussdorfer Christmas crib 30.11- 31.01| Musikpavillon, Nussdorf am Attersee ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430221493/n-a.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: TVBAtterseeAttergau Close copyright 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**. [Read more](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430030178/unteracher-weihnachtsengel-aloysius.html) [ © Open copyright © Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau/Simone Süß, Unterach Christmas Angel Close copyright ![Night shot of the Unterach Christmas Angel](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/f/csm_Unteracher_Weihnachtsengel11_TVB_Attersee_Attergau_Hermann_Kieleithner_8f6b02ad44.jpg "Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau/Simone Süß, Unterach Christmas Angel") Unterach Christmas angels Aloysius ------------------------------------- ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430030178/unteracher-weihnachtsengel-aloysius.html) 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.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430000941/gloeckler-parade-schoerfling-at-lake-attersee.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") [Steinbach am Attersee 5 January 2025 from 6 p.m.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430014493/course-of-the-gloeckler-in-steinbach-am-attersee.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") [Unterach am Attersee 5 January 2025 from 4.30 p.m.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430228484/gloecklerlauf-unterach-am-attersee.html "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") © Open copyright © Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau/Gabriela Hilz, Glöcklerlauf Close copyright ![Traditional Glöckler during their march on 5 January.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/4/csm_2018_TVBAtterseeAttergau_GabiHilz__1__33e6d43413.jpg "Credit: TVB Attersee-Attergau/Gabriela Hilz, Glöcklerlauf") 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 [For winter diving](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/sports-and-health/diving-on-lake-attersee/underwater-cot.html) [ ![Underwater cot of the HTL Vöcklabruck at the Dixie dive site](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Angelika Neuhofer") Austria's first underwater cot ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430221615/n-a.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Angelika Neuhofer Close copyright 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. [Visits are possible by telephone appointment.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002879/baroque-nativity-scene.html) [ ![Barocke Weihnachtskrippe in der Pfarrkirche in Frankenmarkt](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/c/csm_Barockkrippe__Frankenmarkt_Kons._Gerhard_Hoffman_9c9b68469d.jpg "Barockkrippe, Frankenmarkt, Gesamtbild | © Kons. Gerhard Hoffman | Beschreibung: "Barockkrippe, Frankenmarkt, Gesamtansicht,"") 300 years of the baroque cot in Frankenmarkt ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002879/baroque-nativity-scene.html) © Open copyright © Barockkrippe, Frankenmarkt, Gesamtbild | © Kons. Gerhard Hoffman | Beschreibung: "Barockkrippe, Frankenmarkt, Gesamtansicht," Close copyright **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. © Open copyright © Credit:TVB Attersee-Attergau/Simone Suess, Attergauerstraße during Advent Close copyright ![Attergaustrasse in St. Georgen im Attergau decorated for Christmas.](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/7/csm_2019-Attergaustra%C3%9Fe-im-Advent-TVB-Attersee-Attergau-Simone-Suess__1__51d002f372.jpg "Credit:TVB Attersee-Attergau/Simone Suess, Attergauerstraße during Advent") Romantic, regional & Christmas joy ====================================== Unique gifts and genuine craftsmanship from the region & romantic excursions for special moments. [ ![Weihnachtlich dekoriertes beleuchtetes Holzfenster. ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/b/csm_2019-WinterFUZO-St-Georgen-Veronika-Phillipp__15__d4d5ea0210.jpg "Foto: WinterFUZO, St. Georgen im Attergau, TVB Attersee-Attergau, Veronika Philipp") Romantic getaways during Advent in the Attersee-Attergau region ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/romantic-excursions-during-advent.html) © Open copyright © Foto: WinterFUZO, St. Georgen im Attergau, TVB Attersee-Attergau, Veronika Philipp Close copyright [ ![Honigkerze in den Händen](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/8/csm_2023_Adventshopping20_Advent%40TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger_618e32be6e.jpg "2023_Adventshopping20_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger") Wintershopping Gusto pieces for the whole family ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/winter-shopping.html) © Open copyright © 2023_Adventshopping20_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger Close copyright [ ![Grüne Christbaumzweige ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/0/csm_2S_Christbaum-VerkaufNU-pixabay_bbe31f7b0d.jpg " 2S_Christbaum-VerkaufNU-pixabay") Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree buy a regional christmas tree ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/culture-and-tradition/advent/christmas-tree-supplier.html) © Open copyright © 2S_Christbaum-VerkaufNU-pixabay Close copyright 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