Illustrative photo Grafenegg Advent 2026: Christmas Market at Grafenegg Castle Park
Grafenegg Advent 2026 takes place from December 5 to 8 in the castle park of Grafenegg. This long running Christmas market in Lower Austria offers regional craftsmanship, culinary specialties and musical performances set against a unique castle backdrop.
Illustrative photo Krampus Run at the Salzburg Christmas Market 2026
On December 5, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30, Salzburg hosts its traditional Krampus run at the Domplatz and Residenzplatz. Several groups present their folklore for free as part of the Salzburg Christmas Market.
Illustrative photo Mauterndorf Castle Advent Market 2026: Christmas Magic in the Lungau
The Advent market at Mauterndorf Castle 2026 opens on several dates between December 5 and 13. Set in a medieval castle, it offers regional crafts, music and winter treats, with free admission to the market itself.
Illustrative photo Rauriser Toifi 2026: Krampus Tradition in the Rauris Valley
On December 5, 2026, the Rauriser Toifi parade through the village of Rauris in SalzburgerLand together with St Nicholas, angels and the Einspeiber. This free, deeply traditional Krampus custom ends the evening at the market square.
Illustrative photo Krampuslauf Bad Gastein 2026: Traditional Krampus Parade in the Gastein Valley
The Krampuslauf in Bad Gastein takes place on December 5 and 6, 2026. Up to 100 traditional groups of Saint Nicholas, Krampus figures and angels parade through the towns of the Gastein Valley, and admission is free.
Illustrative photo Wintertainment 2026 in Vienna, Austria – Jazz, Global & Pop Winter Festival
Wintertainment 2026 takes place from 7 to 23 December at Theater am Spittelberg in Vienna. The festival offers high-quality evenings of jazz, pop, cabaret, variety and comedy in a cosy atmosphere – a cultured alternative during Advent. Tickets from around 18 Euro.
Illustrative photo Hallstatt Christmas Market 2026 – One-Day Lakeside Advent
On December 8, 2026, the one-day Hallstatt Christmas Market enchants visitors with its postcard-perfect lakeside setting. Enjoy a life-sized wooden nativity scene, traditional brass music, and regional treats on the idyllic Marktplatz.
Illustrative photo Rave On Snow 2026: Winter Festival in Saalbach Hinterglemm
Rave On Snow 2026 takes place from December 10 to 13 in Saalbach Hinterglemm. For more than 30 years, this winter festival has combined daytime skiing with electronic music across 12 floors at night.
Illustrative photo Beats on Snow 2026/2027 – Ski and Electronic Festival in Saalbach
Beats on Snow 2026 runs from 10 to 13 December in Saalbach, Austria. The 2026/2027 winter edition pairs techno and house floors with skiing in the local ski circus. Current early-bird tickets start at EUR 150, with VIP passes listed up to EUR 290.
Illustrative photo Schallaburg Christmas Market 2026: Festive Market at the Renaissance Castle
The Schallaburg Christmas Market runs from December 11 to 13, 2026, in the Mostviertel region of Lower Austria. More than 130 craftspeople turn the Renaissance castle into a festive winter destination for the whole family.
Illustrative photo Sound of Gastein Festival, Bad Gastein, Austria 2026/2027: Winter Music, Ski Opening & Tickets
Sound of Gastein 2026 stages the Gastein Valley ski opening on 11–12 December at the Schlossalmbahn valley station. Stay in Bad Gastein, ski by day and see Austropop, alternative acts and Paul Kalkbrenner after dark. Tickets and stay packages are sold via oeticket and gastein.com.
Illustrative photo Music on Snow Festival, Gastein, Austria 2026/2027: Dates, Tickets & Line-up
Music on Snow 2026/2027 in Gastein is the ski-opening live-music weekend at the Schlossalmbahn valley station in Bad Hofgastein. On 11 and 12 December 2026 the bill includes Pizzera & Jaus, folkshilfe, KARL and Paul Kalkbrenner; tickets are sold via oeticket and gastein.com.