The Advent Season in the Salzburg Lungau Region

The Advent season in Salzburg Lungau region is a particularly sensual and peaceful time. When the first snow covers the landscape in a soft, white blanket and the days get shorter and shorter, the pleasant anticipation of Christmas sets in.

Christmas traditions and regional delicacies enchant visitors of all ages. Here between the Radstädter Tauern range and the Carinthian Nockberge mountains, traditional customs are still practiced today as they were generations ago.

Advent Markets in the Salzburg Lungau Region

A plate of traditional Salzburger Lungau gingerbread cookies, decorated with icing, cherries, and almonds, in various shapes.

Advent market in aid of the children's cancer charity in the "Veranstaltungshallte" St. Michael

Friday, November 27, 2026
Saturday, November 28, 2026

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day

The Advent market is organized by a group of dedicated women who offer handicrafts, arts and crafts, and homemade treasures. Over coffee and cake, visitors can enjoy the festive atmosphere, with all proceeds going to the Salzburg Children’s Cancer Foundation.

Red Christmas bauble hanging on a tree branch, surrounded by warm glowing lights, blurred background.

Muhr Parents' Association Advent Market

Saturday, November 28, 2026

starting at 4:00 p.m.

The Advent market is organized by the Muhr Parents’ Association on the village square and invites you to enjoy an atmospheric Advent season with regional delicacies, handicrafts, and a cozy get-together.

Bags of assorted cookies and loaves of bread are displayed on a table with white cloth, adorned with pine sprigs.

Advent market in aid of the children's cancer charity in Unternberg

Sunday, November 22, 2026

From 08:30 to 16:00

You are invited to a cozy get-together with coffee, apple punch, tea, cake and rolls in the multi-purpose room of the volunteer fire department. Handcrafts and handicrafts, Advent wreaths, gnomes and much more will be on offer in aid of the children's cancer charity.

Advent Market in the Edelweiss Vacation Village

Sunday, November 29, 2026

Starting at 1:00 p.m.

You can enjoy a wonderful time at the Edelweiss Vacation Village with a varied program: horse-drawn carriage rides, various vendors offering regional products, local delicacies, children’s activities, and, as a highlight, a blacksmithing demonstration.

Advent Market St. Michael

Freitag, 04. Dezember – Sonntag, 06. Dezember 2026
Freitag, 11. Dezember – Sonntag, 13. Dezember 2026
Freitag, 18. Dezember – Sonntag, 20. Dezember 2026

Each day from 4 to 8 pm

Regional delicacies, exhibitions, Christmas demonstrations, a visit from Santa Claus & Krampus and much more...
There's something for everyone at the Advent market!

All information about the St. Michael Advent Market

Advent Market at Mauterndorf Castle

December 5–6, 2026
December 8, 2026
December 12–13, 2026

Each day from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Pottery [&] clay products, jewelry design, handmade crafts, regional delicacies, and warm beverages await you!

For our youngest visitors, there’s a fantastic arts-and-crafts program as well as cookie baking in the Felsenkeller!

People enjoying a festive Christmas market in Mariapfarr, with lights and decorations, under a sign reading "Mariapfarrer Advent".

Silent Night: Advent Magic in Mariapfarr

Saturday, December 19, 2026
Sunday, December 20, 2026

Starting at 2:00 p.m.

Whether it’s arts and crafts, Christmas decorations, textiles and natural products, a shepherds’ play, musical accompaniment by the brass band, food stands serving culinary delights, or simply a cozy get-together—there’s something for everyone here!

Saturday, starting at 7:30 p.m.

Christmas Concert: Markus Wolfahrt at the Basilica of Mariapfarr

Schiefer's Winter Fairy Tale with Advent Exhibition in Mariapfarr

Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Wednesday, December 23, 2026

Starting at 3:00 p.m. each day

Christmas market featuring bratwurst, mulled wine, and horse-drawn carriage rides—come see beeswax candles, Swiss stone pine products, Christmas tree ornaments, cosmetics, fine brandies, nativity scenes, and much more!
The Christmas exhibition will take place starting November 18, 2026, during regular opening hours!

Illustration of Schloss Kuenburg and a Christmas tree for "Waldweihnacht" in Tamsweg, Salzburg Lungau.

Forest Christmas in Tamsweg Castle Park

Friday 11 December to Saturday 12 December 2026
Sunday 13 December 2026
Friday 18 December to Saturday 19 December 2026
Sunday 20 December 2026

Friday to Saturday from 16:00 - 21:00
Sunday from 14:00 - 20:00

All kinds of arts and crafts, culinary delights and treats await you at the lovingly decorated Christmas stalls.

Lessach Advent magic

Saturday, December 6, 2026

Starting at 2:00 p.m.

Arts and crafts, mulled wine, punch, bratwurst, raclette, roasted chestnuts, and sweet treats at lovingly decorated and heated Christmas stalls—starting at 5:00 p.m.: the contemplative sounds of the Lessach Brass Band

Katschberg Advent Trail

November 25 – December 23, every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (closed on December 24)
December 8 & December 25

Every day from 2 to 8 pm

High up in the mountains, surrounded by untouched nature, an unforgettable Advent experience awaits you—a 2.5-kilometer-long, romantically lit winter hiking trail at 1,750 meters that will make your heart sing. You can reach the start of the Advent Trail either on foot or by taking a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride.

More information about the Katschberg Advent Trail

A person in a fur Krampus costume with horns holds a gnarled staff during a parade in Salzburg Lungau region. Crowd in the background.

Krampus Parades in the Salzburg Lungau Region

Specially constructed floats, loud music, and fire accompany the many different Krampus groups as they run through the streets of the Lungau villages.

All Krampus runs at a glance:

Large Krampus run by the Prebertoifen in Tamsweg – Saturday, November 29, starting at 6:00 p.m.
30 years of "Weiher Toifen" – anniversary Krampus run in Mariapfarr – Friday, December 5, starting at 6:00 p.m.
Grand Krampus run in St. Michael – Friday, December 4, 2026, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Krampus run by the Leisnitz Toifen in Unternberg – Monday, December 7, starting at 7:00 p.m.
Children's Krampus run in St. Michael – Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 4:30 p.m.

Silent night, holy night

From 1815 to 1817, Joseph Mohr worked as a coadjutor in the Lungau community of Mariapfarr and wrote the lyrics to his world-famous Christmas carol "Silent Night, Holy Night" during this time.

The historic premises of the old vicarage are home to the Mariapfarr Parish and Pilgrimage and Silent Night Museum with precious exhibits, a documentary about Joseph Mohr and a nativity scene with figures from the 18th century.

Learn all about Joseph Mohr and the famous Christmas carol "Silent Night, Holy Night".

Parish, Pilgrimage and Silent Night Museum Mariapfarr