Flammende Schlossweihnacht (Flaming Castle Christmas)
Set inside the decorated rooms and covered courtyard of Renaissance Castle St. Peter in der Au, this market features around 50 exhibitors showcasing rural crafts, handmade holiday ornaments, and ceramic and glass decorations. Visitors can watch artisans at work and listen to festive performances by local choirs, brass ensembles, and hunting horn players. Stalls run by local clubs and farmers serve regional treats, including fresh farmer's doughnuts, cookies, mulled wine, and hot mulled cider.
What to Expect
Advent market inside a Renaissance castle with around 50 craft exhibitors.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Gemeindeamt St. Peter/Au
Food & Drink
Local associations and food vendors serve regional specialties, including fresh Bauernkrapfen, cookies, Glühwein, and hot Glühmost.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-market craft shoppers
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Low
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: 4€.
Tips & Advice
- Leave the kids with the child care run by the Eltern-Kind-Zentrum and Familienreferat so you can browse the roughly 50 exhibitors at your own pace.
- Stop in the castle courtyard for fresh Bauernkrapfen made by local farm women, Christmas cookies and a warm cup of Glühmost.
- Take time to watch the craftspeople at work in the decorated rooms, since you can buy their pieces right there on the spot.
- Dress warmly, because the food and drink stands are set up around the castle and in the courtyard as well as indoors.
- Let the children bake and decorate gingerbread while the adults stroll through the exhibition and listen to the choirs and horn players.
Special Events & Promotions
- Mostviertel Tourismus offers an Advent holiday package with one or two nights, an Advent programme and Flammende Weihnacht admission.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there anything for children?
Yes. The Eltern-Kind-Zentrum and the Familienreferat look after children while adults browse the exhibition. Kids can also bake and decorate gingerbread.
What can I buy?
Around 50 exhibitors sell crafts, rural handicrafts, handmade Christmas decorations, and ornaments made of glass, straw and ceramic. You can watch the craftspeople at work and buy pieces on the spot.
What food and drink is there?
Local clubs and caterers serve regional treats in and around the castle. There's Glühmost, Glühwein, Christmas cookies and fresh Bauernkrapfen made by local farm women.
What music is on?
The music programme includes choirs, music school ensembles, the local Musikverein, and hunting horn and alphorn players.
Is the market indoors or outdoors?
The exhibitors are inside the decorated rooms of the castle. Food and drink are served both in and around the castle, including in the castle courtyard.
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