Kitzbüheler Advent
Visitors can stroll through decorated stalls in the historic town centre and town park to browse Christmas tree decorations, wool crafts, and hand-carved items. Regional craftspeople demonstrate traditional skills such as woodturning and felt slipper making, accompanied by performances from local music groups. Stalls serve mulled wine, punch, sweet pastries, and Tyrolean dishes, while children can enjoy a historic carousel, pony rides, and fairy-tale readings.
What to Expect
Alpine market in the historic town centre featuring traditional craftsmanship and music.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Hinterstadt
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Kitzbühel Tourismus
Food & Drink
Stalls offer punch, mulled wine, sweet pastries, crêpes and traditional Tyrolean dishes.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Regular opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 2.00 PM to 8.00 PM. Special openings: 8 December, 21 and 22 December, and 25 and 26 December, 2.00 PM–8.00 PM; 24 December, 10:00–14:00; 27 December, 2.00 PM–8.00 PM. Opening on 18 November: 5.00 pm. Live music: every day from 6 pm to 7 pm. Pony rides: Friday to Sunday. Fairy-tale reading: every Thursday from 4.30 pm to 5.00 pm. Wilten Boys’ Choir: 29 November at 3.00 pm and 4.30 pm; 8 December at 4.30 pm and 6.00 pm. Pine cone crafting: 21 and 22 November. Advent wreath making: 27 November. St Nicholas’s arrival: 6 December at 5.00 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Come Friday to Sunday if the kids want pony rides, or on a Thursday for the fairy-tale reading in the town centre and town park.
- Book your accommodation in Kitzbühel to get two Advent mugs with hot drinks per person and a KitzShop discount at the market stall.
- Plan your visit for November 29 or December 8 if you want to hear the Wilten Boys' Choir, who give two performances on each of those days.
- Bring children to the Christkindl Post Office, where they can write their Christmas wishes down on paper as part of an Advent tradition.
- Keep in mind the market usually opens Wednesday to Sunday only. The exceptions are the special openings on December 8, 21 and 22, and over Christmas.
Special Events & Promotions
- November 18: opening of the Kitzbühel Advent.
- Wilten Boys' Choir performances on November 29 (first Sunday of Advent) and December 8.
- Craft sessions: pine cone crafting with the Lichtgucker association on November 21 and 22, and Advent wreath making with Element3 on November 27.
- December 6: St Nicholas arrives and leads a procession in the Stadtpark.
- Overnight guests in Kitzbühel get two Advent mugs with a hot drink each per person, and 20 per cent off a KitzShop product at the market stall.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
Children can ride the historic carousel, join creative craft activities and hear fairy-tale readings on Thursdays. Pony rides run Friday to Sunday. At the Christkindl Post Office, kids can write down their Christmas wishes.
What food and drink is there?
Stalls serve punch, mulled wine and regional specialities, plus sweet pastries, crêpes and traditional Tyrolean dishes.
Can I watch craftspeople at work?
Yes. You can watch the Hauser woodturning workshop make individual pieces, and Vitus Rieder felting handmade slippers.
Is there live music?
Yes. Live music plays in the town centre and the town park every evening. The Wilten Boys' Choir performs on November 29 and December 8.
Are there extras for overnight guests?
Yes. If you book a stay in Kitzbühel during the market, you get two Advent mugs per person, each with a hot drink. You also get 20 per cent off a KitzShop product, redeemable at the KitzShop stall at the market.
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