© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Kind mit Laterne vor der Wallfahrtskirche Christkindl in Steyr.

Ein Mädchen mit einer Laterne in der Hand steht in winterlicher Abenddämmerung vor der Wallfahrtskirche in Christkindl in Steyr.

Ein Mädchen mit einer Laterne in der Hand steht in winterlicher Abenddämmerung vor der Wallfahrtskirche in 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.

Exhibits in the Abbey courtyard at the arts and crafts market in Reichersberg Abbey.

Kunsthandwerksmarkt Reichersberg

Fine arts and crafts market in the monastery with gingerbread bakery.

© S´INNVIERTEL Tourismus / Wolfgang Grilz

Advent in Linz beim Winterzauber im Klosterhof

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

Welser Weihnachtswelt

Romantic mountain hut village with Almdorf stage in the glow of lights on the town square.

© Foto: Wels Marketing & Touristik: Welser Weihnachtswelt

Lantern in the water at the Wolfgangsee Advent in St. Wolfgang

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

Romantic winter walk in Upper Austria

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

Rummage at the Advent Market in Mondsee

Advent in Mondsee

At the market square in Mondsee.

© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Rummage at the Advent Market in Mondsee

Visit to the Christ Child

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

The picture shows a winter scene with a historic building illuminated in warm lights. In the foreground, a bridge crosses an illuminated river surrounded by trees. Decorative fairy lights can be seen everywhere, creating a festive atmosphere.

SCHLOSS.Lamberg. ADVENT

Exquisite arts and crafts within the venerable castle walls.

© SCHLOSS.Lamberg.ADVENT

Christkindlmarkt der Ischler Handwerker

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

Christmas market on the main square

Under the beautiful lighting, arts and crafts meet bratwurst sausages and farmer's doughnuts.

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

The quieter Advent on Linz Cathedral Square.

© Richard Haidinger

View from the pond - Weinberg Castle Advent

Weinberger Schloss Advent

"Art instead of kitsch" is the motto of the well-known Advent market.

© Kurt Hörbst

Evening Christmas market in the forest with lots of visitors, festively illuminated wooden huts, decorated Christmas trees and atmospheric light decorations.

Gosauer Bergweihnacht

Old customs and almost forgotten crafts. Plus Gosau home cooking.

© Mirja Geh

Advent am See in Seewalchen

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 - Eingangsbereich

Zeller Schloss Advent

In the castle Zell an der Pram with more than 80 exhibitors, fairy tale hour, handicraft parlour,...

© Bildungsschlösser OÖ / Richard Schramm

Grottenbahn Advent

Advent in der Grottenbahn

Magical Advent Sundays in the fairytale world of Linz.

© Linz AG

Advent Windischgarsten

Advent market Windischgarsten

Pure Christmas romance.

© Pyhrn-Priel Tourismus/Hinterramskogler

Exhibitors at the Adventzauber Mitterkirchen

Mitterkirchner Adventzauber

Arts and crafts, St Nicholas stories and lots of music.

© Gemeindeamt Mitterkirchen

Schlägler Advent

Schlägler Advent

Arts and crafts and art history at Schlägl Abbey.

© FF Schlägl

Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich | CM Visuals: The snow-covered Waldhausen Abbey forms the picturesque backdrop for the Advent market in Waldhausen. A thin blanket of snow gently covers the historic buildings and lends the scene an idyllic and festive atmosphere.

Waldhausener Advent

Nativity scene, tower wind players and culinary delights at Waldhausen Abbey.

© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich | CM Visuals

two warmly dressed ladies looking into the distance with jugs in their hands

apollo Advent market at Mondsee

Atmospheric Christmas market right on the lakeshore.

© Lunami | Apollo Mondsee

Gingerbread heart with the inscription Merry Christmas at the Christmas market in Bad Ischl.

Boho Advent market

Winter wonderland at 'Das Attersee'

© Foto Hörmandinger

Poster Christmas market in Palmpark with little girl as an angel in the foreground giving an air kiss, in the background the Christmas market

Christmas market in the Palmenhaus Braunau

Concerts, handicrafts, pony rides and gourmet huts.

© Stadtmarketing Braunau-Simbach GmbH

Musikalischer Adventmarkt Spital am Pyhrn

Musical Advent market

In the monastery courtyard in Spital am Pyhrn with arts and crafts, music and singing.

© TVB Pyhrn-Priel/Hinterramskogler

A charming historic building with traditional architecture, surrounded by trees in an evening winter landscape. The house is festively lit and adorned with an illuminated Christmas tree. The front terrace has arches with lanterns on the landings. A path leads past an illuminated wooden gate to the front door.

Christmas market at Katzenberg Castle

Arts and crafts and music in a castle atmosphere

© innviertel-tourismus.at

Franz Xaver Gruber Handwerksmarkt

Historienspiel und Handwerksmarkt in Hochburg

Historical craft market and historical play at the birthplace of Franz Xaver Gruber.

© Franz Xaver Gruber Gemeinschaft

Adventmarkt im Prälatenhof des Stifts Kremsmünster

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

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Advent market at Stauff Castle

Atmospheric Advent ambience in the castle.

© Celina Rager

Brauchtumsmarkt Oberneukirchen_Christian Schwentner

Customs market Oberneukirchen

Christmas spirit in the Schnopfenhagen-Stadl cultural centre.

© Christian Schwentner

Here you can see the Museum Anzenaumühle in Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt.

Advent market with charm at the Anzenaumühle adventure museum in Bad Goisern.

© Heinz Neubacher

Castle courtyard

Advent exhibition at Kreuzen Castle

Atmospheric Advent in a historic ambience.

© Bruno Brandstetter

The romantic christmas market takes place every year on the picturesque market square of the world heritage town Hallstatt.

Hallstatt Christmas Market

Unadulterated customs, living tradition and a touch of romance.

© STMG

Advent in Gmunden

Advent market in Gmunden

Atmospheric Advent stroll in the town on Lake Traun.

© KarlHeinzKochem

A traditional wooden hut in the middle of a snowy winter landscape. In front of the building is an illuminated Christmas tree that bathes the scene in a warm, golden light. The sign at the entrance points to the "Stehresgof", an obvious tourist destination.

Advent market at the Stehrerhof

Atmospheric market in the rustic open-air museum.

© FLM Stehrerhof

Advent Market in Upper Austria

All Advent events

© Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH./Robert Maybach: Advent Market in Upper Austria