Last updated: December 01, 2024
Experience the Advent season in the heart of Carinthia! Our city guide accompanies you through the diverse events and activities in Villach, leading both locals and visitors through the festive winter season.
The historic main square transforms into an atmospheric Advent market, while numerous stalls with regional specialties and traditional crafts line the Drava River promenade. From St. Nicholas Church to Hans-Gasser-Square, decorated alleys invite you to stroll, while the scent of gingerbread, roasted almonds, and mulled wine characterizes the winter atmosphere.
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Art Advent at Nikolaiplatz featuring handmade crafts
The historic city center of Villach transforms into a charming Christmas landscape with lovingly decorated huts and handmade gifts. The church tower of the parish church shines like a lit candle, and children enjoy the ice rink at the town hall square.
Where: Villach | More Info: Villach Advent
Unique cookie art pieces through colorful icing and decorations.
In the Kinder-Kekse-Paradies, children can decorate fine Christmas cookies from the renowned Café Bernold to their heart's content and take them home. In our open cookie decorating workshop at Nikolaiplatz, colorful icing, streusel, and many other decorations are available to turn each cookie into a unique work of art.
Where: Villach | More Info: Kids' Cookie Paradise
Traditional Krampus run with four children's groups.
The 31st Villacher Krampuslauf is a traditional Krampus run where 50 groups with approximately 1000 Krampuses march through the streets of Villach. Four children's groups participate this year and distribute sweets to the young visitors.
Where: Villach | More Info: 31st Villach Krampus Run
Unique multi-course menu during the show
The Dinner Show „The Musical Sound of Christmas" presents Christmas sounds from the musical world. Professional musical performers sing touching melodies and cheerful tunes to musically immerse the audience in the holiday season. The repertoire ranges from „Once Upon A December“ to „We Need A Little Christmas“ from the musical „Mame“. The show is accompanied by an exquisite multi-course menu, so the guests are not only acoustically but also gastronomically indulged.
Where: Villach | More Info: The Musical Sound of Christmas
Skaters under the brightly lit canopy.
The Eiszeit am Rathausplatz features a unique ice rink with 450 square meters of ice, open daily from 9 AM to 7 PM. Especially in the evening under the brightly lit canopy with a view of the 120,000-liters-decorated town hall tower, skaters can enjoy their rounds.
Where: Villach | More Info: Ice Time at City Hall Square