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Welcome to Christmas at Schloss Kornberg 2026 in Kornberg bei Riegersburg
From November 4 to December 20, 2026, the Renaissance castle Schloss Kornberg in southeastern Styria opens daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a festive Advent exhibition. Inside the heated vaulted halls and across the romantic castle courtyard, numerous craftspeople from across Austria present their work, and admission to the entire exhibition remains free of charge.
Highlights and Attractions at Christmas at Schloss Kornberg
- More than 150 craftspeople from across Austria exhibiting in the historic vaulted rooms
- Regional culinary offerings from the Vulkanland Route 66
- A mulled wine stand set up in the Renaissance castle courtyard
- Nostalgic Christmas decorations throughout the castle rooms
- A festive supporting program running through the Advent season
- Free admission to the full exhibition
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Program and Schedule: What to Expect in Kornberg
The exhibition is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., running continuously from November 4 to December 20, 2026. Beyond the craft exhibits inside the castle, the courtyard invites visitors to linger over mulled wine and Styrian specialties. A detailed daily program of individual events for 2026 has not yet been published.
Tickets and Admission for Christmas at Schloss Kornberg 2026
Visiting Christmas at Schloss Kornberg is completely free, and no ticket is required. Only optional extras, such as a guided castle tour with the castle owner, can be booked separately at an additional cost.
Visitor Tips: Travel and Accommodation Near Feldbach
- Schloss Kornberg sits between Riegersburg and Feldbach, directly on the Schlösserstrasse and the Vulkanland Route 66
- By car, the Gleisdorf Süd exit on the A2 motorway is about 25 kilometers away
- Warm clothing is recommended, since the vaulted exhibition rooms are heated but the castle courtyard itself is outdoors
- Accommodation in the Feldbach area and the wider Thermen and Vulkanland Steiermark region fills up during Advent, so booking early is advisable
Other Christmas Markets Near Kornberg
Feldbacher Adventmarkt at Rathausplatz
Just a short drive from Schloss Kornberg lies Feldbach, the district capital, where the Feldbacher Adventmarkt takes place at Rathausplatz on Advent weekends. The market combines regional craftwork, mulled wine and punch with a family friendly program, including a craft cabin for children and music from local ensembles. In previous years the market ran across all four Advent weekends into late December; confirmed dates for 2026 had not yet been published at the time of research.
Adventmarkt Riegersburg
In the market town of Riegersburg, which Kornberg belongs to, the Adventmarkt Riegersburg traditionally takes place on the first Advent weekend. Organized by the local savings association together with the volunteer fire brigade, the market is held at the Kickenweiz garden center and features regional vendors, live music and Christmas gift ideas. Confirmed dates for 2026 had likewise not yet been published at the time of research.
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
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