Advent Market at Mauterndorf Castle

Even in Salzburg’s southernmost region, the Christmas season is ushered in with special festivity. Visitors to the Advent market at Mauterndorf Castle can look forward to a wide variety of traditional handicrafts from regional vendors: handmade pottery and clay products are displayed alongside unique jewelry designs, handcrafted goods, and much more.

For foodies, the Advent market offers plenty of regional delicacies and warming drinks. The musical accompaniment—featuring brass bands, musical groups, and singers—creates a magical pre-Christmas atmosphere. Last but not least, the craft activities, the reading corner, and cookie baking in the Felsenkeller are absolute highlights for young visitors!

OPENING HOURS:

• December 5, 6, 8, 12, and 13, 2026
• from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. each day

EVERY DAY:

• Live music daily between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM
• Krampus exhibition by the Lungau Folk Culture Association every day
• Children’s program with crafts and cookie baking daily from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• The 44-meter-high fortified tower can be toured with an audio guide (adults €5 / children free)

PROGRAM:

Saturday, December 5, 2026

• 2:00 PM Opening ceremony with Mayor Herbert Eßl
• 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Mauterndorf Clarinet Music
• 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Workshop: “Don’t Be Afraid of the Krampus”

Sunday, December 6, 2026

• 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Perstl Quartet
• 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Workshop: “Don’t Be Afraid of the Krampus”
• 4:00 p.m. Visit from St. Nicholas (without Krampus) in the castle courtyard
• 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Tower brass performance with the Mauterndorf Brass Ensemble

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

• 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. & 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Lungau Fiddlers
• 3:00 p.m. Holy Mass in the castle chapel with the Mauterndorf Men’s Choir

Saturday, December 12, 2026

• 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tullnberg Dirndln
• 4:00 p.m. Children’s Bell Ringers

Sunday, December 13, 2026

• 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Marlene Fuchs – harp & vocals
• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Tower brass performance with the Krakow Tower Brass Ensemble