Rattenberger Advent- Saturday

In the medieval Rattenberg, Advent is celebrated differently. By candlelight and with warming fire pits, one enjoys the special atmosphere in the smallest town in Austria. 

On the Advent weekends, the medieval town of Rattenberg shines with the light of stars, candles, torches, and open fire pits. Gastronomy and commerce delight you with local delicacies and invite you to stroll and enjoy. Reflective Advent music in the shops of the town accompanies you through the afternoon and evening.

From 2:30 p.m.
- Tyrolean customs program in the town
- Fairy tale trail | from west to east, signs are placed in the town for exploration
- Children's program in the courtyard of the music secondary school Rattenberg
- Glass globe blowing at Kristallglas Kisslinger

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Various music groups perform at different locations in the town

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Exhibition at the Augustinermuseum Rattenberg | Admission by voluntary donations

3:30 p.m. - Main Stage
- Musical program of the Landesmusikschule Kramsach on the main stage, more information to follow!

4:00 p.m. - Spitalskirche
- Irish harp sounds, Styrian harmonica & texts and thoughts in the Spitalskirche by the "Ensemble GedankenSpiel" (starting from 28.11.2026)

4:30 p.m.
- Inn search | Meeting point at the Nail Smith Houses

5:15 p.m. (not on 19.12.)
- Entry of the lightbringers
- Musical performance by the music secondary school Rattenberg
- various Tyrolean customs program on the main stage

6:15 p.m.
- Ave Maria farewell singing | Elisabeth de Roo

From 7:00 p.m.
- 13.12. concert of the Wildschönau Gospel Choir

On 19.12., the Silent Advent takes place:
There is no program on the main stage - in a contemplative atmosphere, music groups will stroll through the town starting at 3:00 p.m.; exhibition in the Augustinermuseum; inn search; children's program; harp sounds & reading.

 Program changes reserved! Admission to the Rattenberg Advent is free!