Salzburg Mountain Advent 30 November to 23 December 2018

Carved, life-sized village Nativity scene

Salzburg Mountain Advent in Grossarltal greets you, not only with a festive Advent market, but also with a colorful children’s program.

It’s a place where even Saint Nick would want to enjoy a well-earned break. Salzburg Mountain Advent is all about authenticity, quality and tradition. The focal point of the Advent market in Grossarl is the carved, life-size village Nativity scene.

Children can look forward to numerous activities such as the Christmas Post Office, the children’s cookie bakery as well as the Christmas Workshop.

Salzburg Mountain Advent in Grossarltal provides a conscious contrast to the hectic Christmas season you encounter in the bigger cities. Experience the snowy mountain world here in Grossarltal. Listen to the sounds of musicians performing during torchlight hikes and enjoy the beauty of Advent Singing. Get yourself in the perfect mood for the Christmas celebrations ahead with the enticing fragrance of hot spiced wine, punch and fresh fruit bread. With every one of your senses, experience Salzburg Mountain Advent in Grossarltal – an Advent plucked from our childhoods, Advent like in the olden days.

Additional information about Salzburg Mountain Advent

Advent Program

The events program during Salzburg Mountain Advent in Grossarltal is both cheerful and reflective. Your visit to Salzburg Mountain Advent doesn’t just involve browsing the countless market stands.

Grossarltal welcomes you with the following program:

Every Friday at 4:30 p.m.: Guided hike by torchlight
Every Friday at 6:30 p.m.: Nativity play at the Advent market
Every Saturday, Sunday and holiday at 6 p.m.: The Grossarl Angel sings from the balcony of the Alte Post
Saturday (01., 08. & 16.12.2018) at 8:15 p.m.: Advent Singing at Grossarl parish church
Every Sunday and 08.12.2018 7 p.m.: “Search for Shelter” at the Advent market
Children’s Krampus parade in Grossarl
St. Nicholas’ celebrations in Hüttschlag
Krampus parade in Grossarl
Singers and wind musicians perform at the Advent market
Village Nativity scene, animal Nativity scene, Nativity Path, exhibition of Nativity scenes
Advent calendar
Carriage rides
Advent walking way at the Bauernladenstüberl

Advent concert at the parish church in Grossarl

Children’s Program during Salzburg Mountain Advent

Grossarltal also offers a great Advent program for the kids:

Children's Advent with bonfire, grilling, corousel, children's punch hut and sweets.
Children’s cookie bakery (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Marktcafé Kreuzer)
Angel Photo Studio (Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Foto Gruber)
Christmas Post Office (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 3 to 6 p.m. at Hotel Alte Post)
Christmas Workshop (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Hotel Alte Post)
Fairy-Tale Parlor (Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 3 p.m.)
St. Nick comes to the Advent Market

Opening times for Salzburg Mountain Advent

Salzburg Mountain Advent is open on 4 Advent weekends as well as on 8 December.

Opening Times: Grossarl
1^st Advent Week: Friday, 30.11.2018 to Sunday, 02.12.2018
2^nd Advent Week: Friday, 07.12.2018 to Sunday, 09.12.2018
3^rd Advent Week: Friday, 14.12.2018 to Sunday, 16.12.2018
4^th Advent Week: Friday, 21.12.2018 to Sunday, 23.12.2018

Friday: Grossarl: 2 – 8 p.m.
Saturday: Grossarl: 2 – 8 p.m.
Sunday und holiday: Grossarl: 1 – 8 p.m.
Krampus parade - Wednesday: 05.12.2017 at 8 p.m.

Opening Times: Hüttschlag - Info 2018 will follow soon
Saturday, 26.11.2017 & 17.12.2017: from 5 p.m.
Saturday, 03.12.2017 & 10.12.2017: from 3 p.m.
Sunday, 27.11.2017, 11.12.2017 & 18.12.2017: from 4 p.m.
Sunday, 04.12.2017: St. Nicolas and Krampus from 6 p.m.
Thursday, 08.12.2017: from 4 p.m.

“Salzburg Mountain Advent” – Package details

The “Salzburg Mountain Advent” package is a weekend offer. This delightful getaway consists of 2 nights in your booked accommodation category.

This package is bookable from 30 November until 16 December 2018, running from Friday to Sunday. You can book this package either directly with your selected accommodation provider or through the Grossarltal Tourist Office.

2 nights in your preferred accommodation category
1 torchlight hike
1 Advent Singing or Advent Concert at the parish church
1 punch or spiced wine incl. souvenir Advent mug
1 small Advent lantern

Salzburg Mountain Advent combines wonderfully with skiing in the Grossarltal-Dorfgastein ski area.

Prices for Salzburg Mountain Advent

Cat.	Accommodation Type	Price
1	Hotels****s(incl. half-board)	from € 277.00
1A	Hotels****(incl. half-board)	from € 198.00
1B	Inn \| Hotel ***(incl. half-board)	from € 162.00
2	Guest house / B&B or farm(bed/breakfast)	from € 90.00
3	Apartment (per person, board not included)	from € 82.00

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Partners of Salzburg Mountain Advent

Grossarltal has joined forces with a number of Advent markets to celebrate an Alpne Advent. At the following Advent markets, quality takes center stage: