Rattenberger Advent
Advent magic in Rattenberg
The medieval town of Rattenberg in Tyrol is worth a visit at any time of year. The time in the run-up to Christmas is a truly special time, certainly not to be missed. Advent marks the beginning of a special, contemplative and peaceful time in Rattenberg.
The glow of candles, torches and open fires bathe the town in a warm light of anticipation for the most contemplative time of the year. Enjoy regional Christmas delicacies and the traditional Rattenberg Advent wine while listening to Weisenbläser (traditional group of brass instrument players) and watching the Anklöpfler (groups enacting the Nativity play).
Programme & dates 2025
On the Advent weekends, the medieval town of Rattenberg is bathed in candle light, the glow of torchlights and open fires! Savour culinary delicacies at the various eateries in town and look out for the perfect Christmas present for your loved ones in the shops. Contemplative Advent music in the towns' shops will accompany you through the afternoon and evening.
21.11.2025 - 21.12.2025
04.00 pm Advent walk through the town
Meeting point Nagelschmiedhäuser | free of charge - registration required at info@alpbachtal.at
05.00 pm to 07.00 pm: Christmas musicians parade through the town
Concerts on the main stage:
- 21.11. 07.00 pm: Opening concert by Rat Bat Blue
- 12.12. 07.30 pm: Wildschönauer Gospelcohr
- 19.12. 07.00 pm: David Mana
Admission free!
05.12.2025: No Advent market due to the Perchtenlauf!
Programme subject to change
2:30 pm
- Tyrolean traditions programme in the town
- Fairytale trail
- Children's programme
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Exhibition in the Augustinian Museum Rattenberg
3:30 pm
- Musical programme perofrmed by the Landesmusikschule Kramsach
4:00 pm
- Irish harp sounds, Styrian harmonica & texts and thoughts in the hospital church by the ‘Ensemble Gedankenspiel’ (start from 29th November 2025)
4:30 pm
- Nativity play
5:00 pm
- Entry of the bringers of light
- Musical performance by the Rattenberg Secondary Music School
- Tyrolean traditions programme on the main stage
Moderation: Gerhard Salchner
approx. 6:00 pm
- Ave Maria - final singing on the main stage
The Silent Advent takes place on Saturday, 20th December 2025: There is no programme on the main stage. From 3:00 p.m in a contemplative atmosphere, only the carolers will parade through the town. Exhibition in the Augustinian Museum; Nativity play; children's programme; harp music & recitations.
Admission free!
Programme subject to change.
Programme from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.: - Admission free!
- Musicians and "Weisenbläser" parade through the city
Augustinermuseum from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. - Admission € 6,00
- Exhibition at the Augustinermuseum
Subject to change!
Advent Fun Train
Would you like to visit the magical Brixlegg Christmas market and experience the festive Advent atmosphere in Rattenberg at the same time?
How about a cosy ride on the Advent slow train? The train will take you from Brixlegg to Rattenberg and back every 20 minutes on Advent Saturdays - 29.11., 06.12. and 13.12.2025*.
Voluntary donations for social causes
*Dates subject to change
Advent in Tirol
The most beautiful Advent markets in Tirol, including the Rattenberg Advent, have joined forces under the umbrella brand "Advent in Tirol" to make the pre-Christmas period in Tyrol particularly atmospheric.
In order to be part of "Advent in Tirol", strict quality criteria must be met with regard to the external appearance and the programme.
The programme focuses on Tyrolean traditions and customs. The markets create encounters between people from near and far in a typical Tyrolean way.
