Adventmarkt St. Leonhard 2026 in Grödig: Tradition Below the Untersberg

Welcome to the Adventmarkt St. Leonhard 2026 in Grödig

At the foot of the Untersberg mountain, right next to the pilgrimage church of St. Leonhard in Grödig, one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in the Salzburg region opens on Advent weekends from November 28 to December 20, 2026. Held since 1973, the market combines handmade crafts from Austria, Bavaria and South Tyrol with reflective Advent celebrations inside the church, drawing visitors from the wider Salzburg area and beyond every year.

Highlights and Attractions at the Adventmarkt St. Leonhard

• Hand carved nativity figures, glass and straw Christmas ornaments, and ceramics made by local craftspeople
• Goods produced by school groups, women's associations and people with disabilities, with proceeds benefiting the charity Lebenshilfe
• A wood fired oven on site where fresh bread is baked throughout the market
• Mulled wine, punch, roasted chestnuts and gingerbread for a classic Advent atmosphere
• Reflective Advent gatherings and musically accompanied services inside the pilgrimage church
• A scenic setting directly beneath the Untersberg mountain

Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Grödig

The market runs on Advent Saturdays from 14:00 to 19:00, and on Advent Sundays as well as December 8 from 11:00 to 19:00. Every market day at 17:00, the church hosts its well known Advent singing, performed by rotating choirs and musical groups from Salzburg, Carinthia and Bavaria. In the center of Grödig near the parish church, and at the Untersberg Museum, two additional small Advent stalls are organized by local associations, offering a modest complement to the main market rather than a separate destination in their own right.

Tickets and Admission for the Adventmarkt St. Leonhard

Admission to the market is free and no tickets are required. Only food, drinks and craft purchases at individual stalls come with their usual costs.

Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation in Grödig

• Grödig sits just a few kilometers south of Salzburg, and buses from the city make the trip straightforward
• As this is an open air market next to a church, warm and weather appropriate clothing is recommended
• There are no tickets for the 17:00 Advent singing, so arriving early helps secure a good spot
• Accommodation is available both in Grödig itself and nearby in Salzburg, and booking ahead is worthwhile given how popular the Advent season is