--- 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: 2026-07-22 --- # 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. Attersee am Attersee, BOHO Advent market Das Atterse - turn over the card View copyright © 2023_Adventshopping6_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger Close copyright ![Adventshopping](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/d/csm_2023_Adventshopping6_Advent%40TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger_bfdc2a0992.jpg) BOHO Advent market Das Atterse Attersee am Attersee BOHO Advent market Das Atterse Attersee am Attersee **BOHO ADVENT MARKET dates at DAS ATTERSEE** 05.12. from 4 p.m. | Beats & punch: X-Mas Party 06.12. from 2 p.m. | Warm up and get in the mood: mulled wine, punch & lots of tasty treats 07.12. from 12 noon | Culinary delights with top chefs: lots of little food stations 08.12. from 12 noon | Traditional Christmas market with Attersee clubs and a visit from St. Nicholas accompanied by his Krampus [ to the event ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/activities/culture-and-tradition/advent/advent-events/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430258164/boho-adventmarkt-winterwonderland-im-das-attersee.html) St. Georgen im Attergau, Winter FUZO - turn over the card View copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Matthias Klugsberger: Junge Frau isst ein Schokospieß am Adventmarkt "Advent am See" in Seewalchen am Attersee Close copyright ![Junge Frau isst ein Schokospieß am Adventmarkt "Advent am See" in Seewalchen am Attersee](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/0/csm_Adventzauber37_Advent_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHMatthiasKlugsberger_10757ada8f.jpg) Winter FUZO St. Georgen im Attergau Winter FUZO St. Georgen im Attergau Winter FUZO St. Georgen im Attergau with Krampus parade **Date** Saturday, 6 December 2025 **Programme** Children's stories from 3:45 p.m. at Sisterly. St. Nicholas arrival at Postplatz at 4:30 p.m. with Steff``n-Hansl Musi. ‘Krampusse zum Anfassen’ (Krampus up close) at Postplatz at 6:30 p.m. with mascot Perla. Grand Krampus parade at 7:45 p.m. with its mystical atmosphere thrilling young and old alike. All Advent events at a glance ============================= [ ![Mädchen trinken warmes Getränk auf Weihnachtsmarkt](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/8/csm_2023_Adventzauber3_Advent%40TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger_a8aa85af3f.jpg "Adventzauber3_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger") Advent market at Stauff Castle 28 Nov -30 Nov Frankenmarkt ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430227986/advent-market-at-stauff-castle.html) View copyright © Adventzauber3_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger 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) View copyright © Unteracher_Weihnachtsengel_TVB_Attersee_Attergau_Hermann_Kieleithner Close copyright [ ![Adventshopping](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/0/csm_2023_Adventshopping23_Advent%40TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger_3bbd8912f2.jpg "Adventshopping23_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger") Contemplative Christmas market 8.12. Weyregg am Attersee ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430285951/weyregg-christmas-market-by-the-lake.html) View copyright © Adventshopping23_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger Close copyright [ ![Holzknechtadvent in Steinbach am Attersee in Steinbach am Attersee: The picture shows a winter landscape with a market square at night. In the foreground you can see many people gathered around stalls and an open fire. A wooden house with brightly lit windows can be seen in the background.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner") Woodcutter Advent 8.12. Steinbach am Attersee ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430094537/wood-cutters-advent-in-steinbach-am-attersee.html) View copyright © Copyright: Tourismusverband Attersee-Attergau, Asisa Wiespointner Close copyright [ ![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) View 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) View 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) View copyright © Copyright: Helmut Klein 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) View copyright © Adventzauber16_Advent@TVB_Attersee-Attergau_MatthiasKlugsberger Close copyright 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Traditional and customary events ================================ Experience the tradition of **Perchten and Krampus**. All events in the Attersee-Attergau region at a glance. [ ![Some of the Steinbach Perchten with Engerl in front of an atmospheric fire.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Stoabacha Teifisloch Perchten") Steinbach am Attersee 22.11. Stoabacha Teifisloch Perchten ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430257883/perchten-run-of-the-stoabacha-teifisloch-perchten.html) View copyright © Copyright: Stoabacha Teifisloch Perchten Close copyright [ ![Weyregger Krampus Parade](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Andreas Eder") Weyregg am Attersee 5.12. Krampus run ](https://attersee-attergau.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/winter/advent/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430001182/weyregger-krampus-run.html) View copyright © Copyright: Andreas Eder Close copyright 1. 2. 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 View 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) View 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/nussdorf-cot-at-the-music-pavilion.html) View 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) [ View 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") View 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/underwater-crib-at-attersee.html) View 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) View 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. View 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) View 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) View 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) View copyright © 2S_Christbaum-VerkaufNU-pixabay Close copyright