Mauterndorf Castle Advent Market 2026: Christmas Magic in the Lungau

Welcome to the Mauterndorf Castle Advent Market 2026 in Mauterndorf

At Mauterndorf Castle in the Salzburg Lungau region, the atmospheric Advent market returns in 2026. On several dates between December 5 and December 13, the historic walls and the castle courtyard open from 1 pm to 7 pm for a festive market. Set within a castle more than 700 years old, this market stands out among the many Christmas markets across the Lungau.

Highlights and Attractions at the Mauterndorf Castle Advent Market

• Handmade pottery and ceramics from regional artisans
• Original jewelry design and handcrafted products
• Lungau style sausages, bacon bread and other regional treats
• Punch and mulled wine to warm up between the old stone walls
• Musical accompaniment from brass players, ensembles and singers
• Supervised children's program with crafts and a reading corner
• Cookie baking sessions in the castle's historic rock cellar

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in 2026

The 2026 Advent market runs on December 5, 6 and 8, plus December 12 and 13, each day from 1 pm to 7 pm in the castle and its courtyard. Alongside stalls of crafts and food, a children's program with crafts and storytelling keeps younger visitors entertained, while the rock cellar hosts communal cookie baking. A detailed schedule of musical performances is usually published by the castle administration shortly before the market opens.

Tickets and Admission for the Mauterndorf Castle Advent Market

Access to the Advent market itself is free of charge. Visitors who also want to tour the castle's exhibition rooms and the Lungau regional museum pay the regular castle admission fee, which has most recently ranged from around 9 to 14 euros for adults, with reduced rates for children. Exact winter season 2026 prices should be checked on the castle's official website before visiting.

Other Advent Markets in the Lungau

Adventzauber in St. Michael im Lungau

In the region's main tourist town, St. Michael im Lungau, the town center turns into a small Advent market on several weekends, largely run by local residents, with craft stalls, mulled wine and a dedicated Advent singing evening in the parish church. In recent years the Adventzauber has run on weekends from late November through December, with exact 2026 dates to be published on adventzauber.com.

Tamsweg Forest Christmas Market at Kuenburg Palace Park

In nearby Tamsweg, the district's main town, the Waldweihnacht takes place under the trees of Kuenburg Palace Park, offering horse drawn carriage rides, roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, crafts and nativity displays. The market traditionally runs on several Advent weekends through the fourth weekend of Advent, though official 2026 dates have not yet been confirmed.

Advent Market at Finstergrün Castle in Ramingstein

Above the village of Ramingstein stands the historic Finstergrün Castle, which also hosts a small, family oriented Advent market during the season. For many visitors, the walk up to the castle is already part of the festive experience.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Mauterndorf

• Mauterndorf lies directly on the Tauern motorway, and the nearest airport is Salzburg, about a 90 minute drive away
• Tamsweg train station connects to Salzburg's main station, with buses continuing on into the Lungau
• At an elevation of around 1,100 meters, early December in the Lungau usually brings winter temperatures and snow, so warm clothing and sturdy footwear are advisable
• Accommodation across the Lungau should be booked early for the Advent weekends
• Given the short distances, a visit can easily be combined with the Adventzauber in St. Michael or the Waldweihnacht in Tamsweg over a single weekend