A floating lantern on Lake Wolfgangsee as an evening accompaniment to the Wolfgangsee Christmas market at the Wolfgangsee Advent Festival in Austria

Christmas market in St. Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut

Advent in St. Wolfgang – 3 Christmas markets

Advent on Lake Wolfgang

Experience the magic of Advent at Lake Wolfgang and enjoy the pre-Christmas atmosphere around your Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl on Lake Wolfgang. The St. Wolfgang Christmas market is one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Austria and enchants visitors every year with traditional crafts and a unique atmosphere.

Spend a relaxing break before Christmas in the cosy and elegant ambience of the Hotel Im Weissen Rössl. Let the first snowflakes fall and use the cosy rooms and suites to think about Christmas presents for your loved ones in peace. The Christmas market at Lake Wolfgang, nestled in the winter backdrop of the Salzkammergut, invites you to visit a contemplative Advent market where tradition and genuine craftsmanship take centre stage.

Treat yourself to a contemplative pre-Christmas period in the Salzkammergut and experience pure Advent magic at Lake Wolfgang.

Experience the magic of Christmas at Lake Wolfgang during Advent

At the end of November, the Salzkammergut region is transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland. The three enchanting Christmas markets in St. Wolfgang, Strobl and St. Gilgen at Lake can be reached by boat across the tranquil lake and invite you to embark on a festive journey of discovery.

The Christmas market at Lake Wolfgangsee puts you in a festive mood with mulled wine, punch and Christmas delicacies. Let yourself be enchanted by the scent of hot chestnuts, gingerbread and baked apples offered at the lovingly designed stalls. At the Christmas markets around Lake Wolfgang, you will find handmade treasures of arts and crafts, including carved nativity scenes, artistically forged ironwork and traditional gingerbread. At the Michael Pacher House, you can also visit an impressive craft exhibition and select special gifts for your loved ones.

The floating lantern on Lake Wolfgangsee at the St. Wolfgang Advent market in the Salzkammergut.

Advent market in Sankt Wolfgang, Strobl and St. Gilgen

Experience the special atmosphere of Advent at Lake Wolfgang with three unique Christmas markets in St. Wolfgang, Strobl and St. Gilgen – each with its own special theme. In St. Gilgen, a baroque Advent awaits you with a fascinating Advent forest of artistically carved bark trees. In Strobl, the nativity village enchants visitors with its traditional nativity scenes and brings the Christmas story to life. In St. Wolfgang, directly in front of the Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl, the impressive 16-metre-high floating lantern on the lake, the symbol of the Wolfgangsee Advent, shines brightly, symbolising contemplation and the true spirit of Advent.

Enjoy the variety of Christmas markets in the Salzkammergut, let yourself be enchanted by the Christmas splendour and find moments of pause at Lake Wolfgang.

Christmas market at Lake Wolfgang: pre-Christmas atmosphere, small gifts & museum treasures

The Lake Wolfgang Advent in the Salzkammergut offers a unique pre-Christmas atmosphere. Festively decorated towns and romantic Advent markets lend the region an atmospheric glow. Here you will find lovingly handmade gifts and special souvenirs from regional craft businesses – perfect for small and large surprises during the Christmas season.

Take advantage of your visit to the Advent market to explore the museums in the area. In the Mozarthaus in St. Gilgen, you can experience the history of the famous composer and his sister Nannerl up close. The Kulturhaus in St. Gilgen impresses with a fascinating collection of unusual musical instruments from all over the world. Doll lovers will find what they are looking for in the Doll Museum in St. Wolfgang, where a collection of classic dolls, Barbie® creations and matching accessories will amaze you.

Find out more about Advent in St. Wolfgang at:

www.wolfgangseer-advent.at or www.salzkammergut.at/advent

Advent boat trip on Lake Wolfgang

The Advent boat trip on Lake Wolfgang is an enchanting way to enjoy the pre-Christmas atmosphere in the Salzkammergut countryside. During Advent, Wolfgangsee Schifffahrt offers special trips that take you to the festively decorated lakeside towns and their Christmas markets in Strobl, St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen.

Enjoy the view of the glittering winter landscape and the magnificent Peace Light lantern floating majestically on the lake, shining as a symbol of the Advent season, on this romantic boat tour. This boat trip connects the three Christmas markets and offers you an unforgettable opportunity to experience the region at its most beautiful.

Further information on boat trips on Lake Wolfgang during Advent can be found on the official website of Salzburg AG Tourism.

Advent holiday in St. Wolfgang at the Hotel Im Weissen Rössl

Enjoy a visit to the Christmas market in the Salzkammergut or a magical Advent boat trip on Lake Wolfgang. Send a non-binding enquiry or simply book your room online now and enjoy the pre-Christmas atmosphere at the Advent market near the Hotel Im Weissen Rössl!

Smartly dressed couple toasting with wine on the heated lakeside pool at Lake Wolfgang with spectacular scenery

Celebrations - Im Weissen Rössl

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When the lights go out...

Our top tip: "When the lights go out in the village". For a few hours, the electric lights go out all over the village, and St. Wolfgang is bathed in candlelight. Our guests can also avoid the crowds at weekends and visit the atmospheric Advent market when it is quieter.

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