Schladminger Bergweihnacht - Mountain Christmas
Visitors stroll past market stalls filled with regional culinary specialties, warming punch, mulled wine, and handmade craft items along the festively illuminated Talbach. A central Advent stage hosts performances by local choirs, brass players, and schoolchildren. Children can post their Christmas wish lists at the Engerlpostamt, and guests are invited to help decorate the communal Christmas tree.
What to Expect
Atmospheric Advent market with live stage music along the Talbach.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Schladming
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein
Food & Drink
Stalls serve regional culinary specialties, hot punch and mulled wine.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors who enjoy traditional christmas markets
Vibe
Festive and cozy
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Tips & Advice
- Advent am Talbach opens only Friday to Sunday across four weekends, so plan your visit for one of those weekends.
- Bring an ornament from home so you can hang it on the shared Christmas tree during your visit.
- The food and drink stands stay open an hour after the market stalls close, so you can linger over punch.
- Come on November 28 or December 19 to add the Adventzauber walk through the lit-up Talbach gorge to your evening.
- Staying over? The tourism office sells special Advent weekend packages, which make it easy to combine the market with the rest of the program.
Special Events & Promotions
- Adventzauber in der Klamm on November 28 and December 19, with singing, music, stories and light effects along the Talbach gorge
- Special Advent weekend packages offered by the Schladming-Dachstein tourism office
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for children?
Kids can write their wishes to the Christkind at the Engerlpostamt and join a varied children's program. Children also perform music on the Advent stage.
What food and drink is there?
There are punch and mulled-wine stands, plus regional specialties and Styrian treats. The food and drink stands stay open an hour after the market closes.
Who performs on the Advent stage?
Local performers, including traditional plays by Schladming schoolchildren, choirs, young musicians and brass players.
Can we help decorate the Christmas tree?
Yes. Bring your own ornaments and hang them on the tree on any market day, Friday through Sunday.
Is there a nativity scene to see?
Yes. The Pachauer Krippe is on display in the Bruderladenhaus, a building more than 350 years old. It's a traditional Schladming nativity scene that once stood in the parish church of St. Achatius.
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