Rattenberger Advent- Saturday

In medieval Rattenberg, Advent is celebrated differently. By candlelight and with warming open fires, one can enjoy the special atmosphere in the smallest town of Austria. 

On the Advent weekends, the medieval town of Rattenberg shines with the light of stars, candles, torches, and open fires. Gastronomy and trade pamper you with local delicacies and invite you to leisurely stroll and enjoy. Reflective Advent music in the town's shops accompanies you through the afternoon and evening.

Starting at 2:30 PM

• Advent Treasure Train: (November 29, December 6, December 13)
  The treasure train takes you from the Rattenberg Advent to the Brixlegg Christmas market or vice versa. It runs approx. every 20 minutes between Rattenberg and Brixlegg, stops: Rattenberg P1 | Tourism Office, INNKauf bus stop, Brixlegg train station, Volksbank Brixlegg (voluntary donations for a social cause)
• Tyrolean Customs Programme in the town
• Fairy Tale Path
  from West to East, signs are placed around the town for exploration
• Children's Programme
  Glassblowing at Kristallglas Kisslinger, children's crafts and face painting at designated places in town

3:30 PM

• Music Programme of the Landesmusikschule Kramsach

Music Programme

• November 22 Hausberger/ Knapp Trio, Oberauer Men's Choir, Tyrolean Brass Players, Ensemble GedankenSpiel
• November 29 Brixentaler Soatnspü, ChorRekt (Ensemble), Hinterberger Brass Players, Ensemble GedankenSpiel
• December 6. Schlitterer Singers, De guat Aufglegten, Hinterberger Brass Players, Ensemble GedankenSpiel
• December 13. Leukentaler Stubenmusig, Rattenberger Anklöpfler, Tyrolean Brass Players, Ensemble GedankenSpiel

• On December 20, the Silent Advent takes place: There will be no programme on the main stage, in a contemplative atmosphere, music groups will stroll through the town from 3:00 PM; exhibition at the Augustiner Museum; Mary & Joseph´s search for a place to stay in Bethlehem; children's programme; harp sounds & reading.
  

3:00 - 6:00 PM

• Exhibition at the Augustiner Museum Rattenberg - Free admission!

4:00 PM

• Irish harp music, Styrian accordion sounds accompanied by contemplative texts in the Spitalskirche performed by the “Ensemble GedankenSpiel” (Starting November 29)

4:30 PM

• Mary & Joseph´s search for a place to stay in Bethlehem

5:00 PM (no main stage on December 20)

• Tyrolean Customs Programme on the main stage
• Arrival of the Light Bearers
• Music performance by the Rattenberg Middle School Band
• Ensemble GedankenSpiel
• St. Nicholas vs. Santa Claus - Play written by Dr. Petra Streng and Gunter Bakay (not on December 20)
• Moderation: Gerhard Salchner
• Ave Maria - Closing song on the main stage at approximately 6:00 PM

December 13, 2025: 7:30 PM - Wildschönau Gospel Choir on the main stage

Subject to change! Free admission!