Salzburg Mountain Advent
November 21- December 21, 2025
Salzburg Mountain Advent in Grossarltal offers not just a festive Advent market but also a colorful children's program. This is a place where even Saint Nick would love to take a holiday, not least because Salzburg Mountain Advent focuses squarely on authenticity, quality, and tradition.
The centerpiece of the Advent market in Grossarl is a life-sized carved village nativity scene. Children, meanwhile, can also enjoy numerous activities like the Angel Post Office, the Children's Cookie Bakery, or the Christkindl Workshop.
Salzburg Mountain Advent in Grossarltal offers a tranquil counterpoint to the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle in the cities. Experience the snow-covered mountains of Grossarltal, listen to the sounds of musicians during torch-lit walks and Advent singing, and let the fruity scent of mulled wine, punch, and freshly baked fruit bread get you in the Christmas spirit. Enjoy Salzburg Mountain Advent in Grossarltal with all your senses – Advent as it was when we were kids, Advent as it used to be.
Advent program 2024
Information on the 2025 Advent program will follow.
The event program at Salzburg Mountain Advent in Grossarltal is both light-hearted and reflective. Your visit to Salzburg Mountain Advent goes far beyond the diverse market stands.
Here's what awaits you in Grossarltal:
- Every Friday at 4:30 p.m.: Guided torch-lit walk
- Every Friday at 6:30 p.m.: Nativity play at the Advent market
- Every Saturday at 6:30 p.m.: The Grossarl Angel sings Christmas carols in front of Hotel Alte Post
- Saturday at 8:00 p.m.: Advent singing in the Grossarl parish church (30.11., 07. & 14.12.)
- Every Sunday and holiday at 6:30 p.m.: Nativity play at the Advent market
- Children's Krampus parade in Grossarl (29.11.)
- Singers and wind musicians at the Advent market
- Village nativity scene with live animals, Nativity Path, Nativity exhibition
- Advent calendar
- Advent hiking path at the Bauernladenstüberl in Hüttschlag
- 2nd - 4th weekend Saturday & Sunday: "Perchten" exhibition at the mill next to the Reitwiese
Children's program 2024
Information on the 2025 children's program will follow.
We also have a great Advent program for kids in Grossarltal:
- Children's Advent at the bandstand with open fire, children's carousel, children's punch, grilled sausages, and sweet treats
- Children's cookie bakery (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bistro Dorfkind)
- Christkind Workshop (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hotel Alte Post)
- Fairytale Hour (Saturday, Sunday, and public holidaysfrom 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Fairytale yurt by the bandstand)
- Alpaca guide with the goats and alpacas
- Touchable Krampus with Unterbergpass (30.11.)
- St. Nicholas comes to the Advent market (01.12.)
Opening hours 2025
Opening hours in Großarl
Salzburg Mountain Advent is open on from Friday to Sunday from November 21 to December 21, 2025.
In each case from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Opening hours in Hüttschlag (opening hours 2025 follow):
23.11. to 22.12.2024 on Saturday and Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Services Salzburg Mountain Advent
- 2 nights in your chosen category (weekend package)
- 1 torch-lit walk
- 1 Advent singing or Advent concert in the parish church
- 1 punch or mulled wine including an Advent mug
Prices Salzburg Mountain Advent 2024
| Category | Accommodation type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | Hotels**** (incl. half-board) | from € 240,00 |
| 1B | Inn | Hotel ***(incl. half-board) | from € 228,00 |
| 2 | Guest house / B&B or farm(bed/breakfast) | from € 118,00 |
| 3 | Apartment (without board) | from € 90,00 |
