Advent Season

Lovingly decorated stalls are positioned along the streets, selling Christmas decorations and culinary delights, such as huge quantities of Christmas cookies, candy and stacks of a holiday gingerbread called “Lebkuchen”.

Linzer Advent-Engerl The spicy bouquet of hot mulled wine and the mouth-watering aroma of baked apples fill the crisp winter air, and spirits are high.

During Advent season Upper Austria’s capital Linz comes fully alive with a feverish Christmastime gaiety: With holiday lights illuminating the Christmas Market on the Baroque town square, a splendid showcase of Nativity scenes and the air effervescent with scents of delectable foods, Linz is a gift for visitors of all ages!

Christkindl Place of Pilgrimage
In Steyr’s district of Christkindl – named after the Christ child – the purpose-built temporary post office opens its door every year by late November and answers innumerable letters from children. The Christkindl postmark is another specialty: Why not send your beloved ones a letter from the Christ child?

Advent Season in Salzkammergut Lake District
Each year before Christmas the beautiful Salzkammergut Lake District changes into an atmospheric paradise aglow with illuminations and colors, full of merry sounds and tempting fragrances. Strolling around traditional Advent Markets recalls long forgotten childhood dreams and creates memories that will stay with you forever. The lovely Advent Village offers guests the unique opportunity to experience the Imperial Town of Bad Ischl adorned in holiday finery. And Christmas in the Wolfgangsee Lake area is a magical combination of homespun traditions and breathtaking scenery—with the lake illuminated by a giant lantern.

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