© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Kind mit Laterne vor der Wallfahrtskirche Christkindl in Steyr.
Christmas magic
in Upper Austria.
The most beautiful Advent markets and Christmas markets
The Advent season in Upper Austria is magical: traditional Advent markets, a festive atmosphere and the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread are in the air. Here you will find the most beautiful Christmas markets in Upper Austria - from idyllic Christmas markets in picturesque old towns to atmospheric winter markets in the mountains. Let yourself be enchanted by regional arts and crafts, magical gift ideas, Christmas music and delicious specialities such as bratwurst with sauerkraut, farmer's doughnuts, vanilla crescents, mulled wine and punch. Discover the diversity of Upper Austria's Advent markets and enjoy the contemplative pre-Christmas period to the full.
Kunsthandwerksmarkt Reichersberg
Fine arts and crafts market in the monastery with gingerbread bakery.
© Copyright: S´INNVIERTEL Tourismus / Wolfgang Grilz
Winterzauber im Stiegl-Klosterhof
A magical ambience in the centre of Linz.
© Foto: Linz Tourismus/Robert Maybach: Advent in Linz beim Winterzauber im Klosterhof
Welser Weihnachtswelt
Romantic mountain hut village with Almdorf stage in the glow of lights on the town square.
© Foto: Wels Marketing & Touristik: Welser Weihnachtswelt
Wolfgangseer Advent
The Wolfgangsee Advent season focuses on atmospheric decorations with Christmas trees and life-size nativity figures. The Schafberg railway and boat trips are also on the way.
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Lantern in the water at the Wolfgangsee Advent in St. Wolfgang
Waldweihnacht am Baumkronenweg
Probably the most romantic Christmas market in the middle of the forest.
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH./Robert Maybach: Romantic winter walk in Upper Austria
Advent in Mondsee
At the market square in Mondsee.
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Rummage at the Advent Market in Mondsee
Advent Market Old Town Steyr
On Steyr's town square, with Advent blowing and story time with the Steyr Christkindl.
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH./Robert Maybach: Visit to the Christ Child
Christmas market in Bad Ischl
The Ischl craftsmen invite you to the traditional Christmas market in the Trinkhalle in Bad Ischl.
© Foto: Daniel Leitner: Christkindlmarkt der Ischler Handwerker
Winter market on the Pfarrplatz
Small market on Linz's Pfarrplatz square with handicrafts and cosy fireplaces.
© Foto: Linz Tourismus/Robert Josipovic: Advent in Linz
Christmas market in the Volksgarten
Linz market with many craft demonstrations.
© Foto: Linz Tourismus/Robert Josipovic: Advent in Linz
Advent am Dom
The quieter Advent on Linz Cathedral Square.
© Copyright: Richard Haidinger
Weinberger Schloss Advent
"Art instead of kitsch" is the motto of the well-known Advent market.
© Copyright: Kurt Hörbst
Gosauer Bergweihnacht
Old customs and almost forgotten crafts. Plus Gosau home cooking.
© Copyright: Mirja Geh
Advent on the lake, Seewalchen am Attersee
Highlight: the candle-lit diving tower. Probably the highest Advent wreath in the region.
© Foto: Tourismusverband Attersee Attergau: Advent am See in Seewalchen
Zeller Schloss Advent
In the castle Zell an der Pram with more than 80 exhibitors, fairy tale hour, handicraft parlour,...
© Copyright: Bildungsschlösser OÖ / Richard Schramm
Advent in der Grottenbahn
Magical Advent Sundays in the fairytale world of Linz.
© Copyright: Linz AG
Advent market Windischgarsten
Pure Christmas romance.
© Copyright: Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Hinterramskogler
Schlägler Advent
Arts and crafts and art history at Schlägl Abbey.
© Copyright: FF Schlägl
Waldhausener Advent
Nativity scene, tower wind players and culinary delights at Waldhausen Abbey.
© Copyright: Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich | CM Visuals
Boho Advent market
Winter wonderland at 'Das Attersee'
© Copyright: Foto Hörmandinger
Christmas market in the Palmenhaus Braunau
Concerts, handicrafts, pony rides and gourmet huts.
© Copyright: Stadtmarketing Braunau-Simbach GmbH
Musical Advent market
In the monastery courtyard in Spital am Pyhrn with arts and crafts, music and singing.
© Copyright: Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Hinterramskogler
Christmas market at Katzenberg Castle
Arts and crafts and music in a castle atmosphere
© Copyright: Gutsverwaltung Schloss Katzenberg
Historienspiel und Handwerksmarkt in Hochburg
Historical craft market and historical play at the birthplace of Franz Xaver Gruber.
© Copyright: Franz Xaver Gruber Gemeinschaft
Advent market Kremsmünster Abbey
With shepherds' play, Advent carol singing, show workshops and guided tours of the abbey's art collections.
© Foto: Stift Kremsmünster: Adventmarkt im Prälatenhof des Stifts Kremsmünster
Mühlenadvent
Advent market with charm at the Anzenaumühle adventure museum in Bad Goisern.
© Copyright: Edith Spreitzer
Advent exhibition at Kreuzen Castle
Atmospheric Advent in a historic ambience.
© Copyright: Bruno Brandstetter
Advent market in Gmunden
Atmospheric Advent stroll in the town on Lake Traun.
© Copyright: KarlHeinzKochem
Advent market at the Stehrerhof
Atmospheric market in the rustic open-air museum.
© Copyright: FLM Stehrerhof
All Advent events
© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH./Robert Maybach: Advent Market in Upper Austria