Magical Advent

The nights are getting longer, the snowflakes gently falling onto the fields and Christmas is just around the corner! To shorten the wait for Father Christmas, the traditional customs events in the Region PillerseeTal beckon to visit, marvel and linger. Amidst the fabulous winter scenery, the snow-covered slopes of the surrounding mountains and the snowy peaks, the best time of year is traditionally sweetened with home-baked cookies, hot mulled wine and tasty candied almonds. Between the second and third weekend in Advent, the anticipation of Christmas is sweetened all the more. A Christmas village by the lake, surrounded by water, forest and meadows beckons old and young to linger.

At Pillersee, cosy Advent booths beckon to stroll and linger. Selected artisans present what they have prepared in loving handicraft. Brass bands raise Christmassy melodies, reflective texts and Christmas stories touch the soul.
Practically no electric light, instead candles, torches and warming fire bowls light up the way to the rustic wooden huts, which are decorated with much love for detail and radiate warmth amidst the wintry alpine world. At the “village square” visitors can watch glassblowers, clog-makers, lathe workers and quill embroiderers at work, who are at home in PillerseeTal and impress with their dexterity as well as special gift ideas. Storytellers capture listeners imagination, old tunes and melodies sound out and children can probably wait even less for the big celebrations to start after taking part in the programme put together especially for them.

When the first snowflakes fall and the scent of chestnuts and mulled wine hangs in the air, the atmospheric Advent season has begun again. But the "quiet time" at Pillersee is also heralded musically. Orchestral brass bands and singing groups provide atmospheric melodies to get you in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year!

Look over the shoulders of our craftsmen and be up close when old crafts come back to life. And if you're still looking for a special gift idea, you're sure to find what you're looking for at one of our market stalls: from high-proof spirits to felt crafts and creative works of art, you'll find everything here.

This year, our storyteller Hans Pichler will once again make his rounds and bring a sparkle to the children's eyes with his exciting and at the same time contemplative stories. But there is much more in store for the little visitors to the Advent Market: barbecuing baked bread, a petting zoo, pony rides, a Christkindl post office and much more!