Reflective winter holidays in Austria
Multifaceted Advent events in Salzburger Land
Winter holidays during Advent in Wagrain-Kleinarl: mountains covered deep in snow, nostalgic Christmas markets and romantic Advent events, sure to set you in a Christmas frame of mind. The magical flavor of wintery SalzburgerLand makes ski vacations during Christmastime something truly special.
Sample culinary tidbits from the region, warm your hands around a mug of hot Christmas punch, and at the same time marvel at an array of locally produced gifts on display at the Christmas markets. How better to get you in the mood for Christmas? A winter holiday in Wagrain-Kleinarl is a perfect way to celebrate Advent in festive fashion.
Advent events in SalzburgerLand: Christmas markets in Wagrain und Kleinarl
The Wagrain-Kleinarl region places great value in its deep, authentic roots. Local traditions are valued highly - especially at Christmas. Which explains why the Christmas markets of both towns exude a marvelous traditional atmosphere, charming everyone with just how genuine they are. Atmospheric lighting, Christmas music and tempting fragrances of punch and freshly baked foods excite young and old alike. All items offered at the Christmas markets in Wagrain and Kleinarl are produced by the locals themselves - from the Christmas punch to the small fragrance bags.
Would you like to experience Christmas in Wagrain-Kleinarl? Here you will find the most beautiful events during Advent in Salzburg:
- Saturday, 3 December 2011, from 4 pm Advent market, location: Wagrain market square.
- Monday, 5 December 2011, 4-9 pm, St. Nicholas‘ Day, location: throughout the village of Kleinarl.
- Thursday, 8 December 2011, 6 pm, a Walk through Advent, location: Kleinarl.
- Thursday, 8 December 2011, from 6 pm "Castle Lights", location: Castle Hill in Wagrain. This torchlight walk meets: 5:45 pm on Wagrain market square.
- Friday, 9 December 2011, 8 pm Advent Concert of Cultures followed by the Naschmarkt open-air market, location: parish church and Kirchboden in Wagrain.
- Saturday, 10 December 2011, 2-6 pm, "Christ Child Post Office", location: Waggerl Museum.
- Saturday, 10 December 2011, 4 pm, "Advent of Cultures", location: Kirchboden in Wagrain.
- Sunday, 11 December 2011, 8:30 am, Advent mass with the Volkschor Stollberg choir, location: Wagrain parish church (Kirchboden).
- Sunday, 11 December, 2011, 11:30 am, Advent reading and family folk music on the Griesskareck, location: Kogelalm (mountain station of the Flying Mozart lift), prices: lunch, roundtrip lift ride, side events: € 18 per person, lunch without the roundtrip lift ride € 10 per person. Tickets are available from Wagrain-Kleinarl tourist office and, on the day of the event, at the ticket windows of the Flying Mozart lift.
- Friday, 16 December 2011, 3 pm, reflective Advent walk, 5 pm "Search for Shelter", 6 pm reading, location: meets 3 pm at the Flying Mozart mid station. Prices: hike, "Search for Shelter" and reading: incl. small meal at the Edelweissalm, roundtrip ride on the Flying Mozart lift or taxi, taxi ride back to the valley: € 18 per person; small meal at the Edelweissalm, without lift ride or taxi: € 10 per person. Tickets are available from Wagrain tourist office and, on the day of the event, at the ticket windows of the Flying Mozart lift at the mountain terminal.
- Saturday, 17 December 2011, from 4 pm Advent market, location: market square. Also at 4 pm: reading, location: events room at the Raiffeisenbank.
- Sunday, 18 December 2011, from 4 pm, Kleinarl Advent Magic, location: town center of Kleinarl (in front of the music pavilion).
- Sunday, 18 December 2011, 7 pm Advent Singing, location: Kleinarl parish church.
- Saturday, 24 December 2011, 8:30 am Shepherds' Service, 10:15 pm Christmas Fanfares, 11 pm Midnight Mass, location: Wagrain parish church (Kirchboden).
- Monday, 26 December 2011, 5 pm Joseph Mohr Memorial Singing, location: Wagrain parish church (Kirchboden). Prices: advance purchase: € 10, on the evening of the event: € 12. Free admission for children up to age 10. Tickets are available from Wagrain-Kleinarl tourist office, at the Raiffeisen banks in Wagrain and Kleinarl, as well as at the Sparkasse bank in Wagrain.
All times, dates and event information can be found in the folder Silent Night Wagrain
Living traditions during your winter holidays in Austria: St. Nicholas' Day in Wagrain-Kleinarl
In the mountains, Saint Nicholas traditionally comes accompanied by dark figures, the Krampusses and Perchten. Nicholas' furry companions make for an exciting spectacle in Wagrain and Kleinarl: With their wooden masks and fantastical costumes, these scary creatures guarantee an eerily beautiful stir. And their purpose? The krampusses and Perchten are said to drive away evil spirits. Experience these Advent traditions for yourself during a holiday in Wagrain-Kleinarl. You will quickly see: You are certain to take many great impressions and memorable experiences back home with you from your ski vacation during the run-up to Christmas!
Would you like to spend your winter getaway in this traditional Austrian holiday destination? Attractive Advent packages (incl. ski pass) make the choice as simple as can be! Today is the perfect time to send a no-obligation enquiry to the Wagrain-Kleinarl tourist office!
