Rattenberger Advent- Saturday

In the medieval town of Rattenberg, Advent is celebrated differently. In the 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 in the glow of stars, candles, torches, and open fire pits. Restaurants and shops delight you with local delicacies and invite you for relaxed strolling and enjoying. Reflective Advent music in the shops of the town accompanies you through the afternoon and evening.

The Advent Shuttle Bus takes you from the Rattenberg Advent (November 28 / December 5 / December 12 / December 19) to the Brixlegg Christmas Market or vice versa. Every 20 minutes from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., the shuttle bus will pick you up at the stops listed below.
Stops: Rattenberg P1 | Tourist Office, INNKauf Bus Stop, Volksbank Brixlegg

From 2:30 p.m.
- Tyrolean customs program in the town
- Fairy tale trail | from West to East, signs are set up in the town to explore
- Children's program, in the yard of the Music Secondary School Rattenberg
- Glass globe blowing at Kristallglas Kisslinger
- Christkindl Post Office

On Saturdays, November 21 / November 28 / December 5 and December 12 - from 3:00 p.m. 
- Pony rides; meeting point: Klostergasse at the children’s program
Price: € 4.00 per round/child

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

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

3:30 p.m. - Main Stage
- Musical program of the state music school Kramsach on the main stage, more info to follow!

4:00 p.m. - Spitalskirche
- Irish harp sounds, Styrian harmonica & texts and thoughts in the Spitalskirche from the “Ensemble GedankenSpiel” (Starting from November 28, 2026)

5:15 p.m. (not on December 19)
- Arrival of the light bringers
-  Musical performance by the Music Secondary School Rattenberg
- various Tyrolean customs programs on the main stage

6:15 p.m.
- Ave Maria closing sing | Elisabeth de Roo

From 7:00 p.m.
- December 13 concert of the Wildschönau Gospel Choir

On December 19, the Silent Advent takes place:
There is no program on the main stage - in a reflective atmosphere, music groups will walk through the town starting from 3:00 p.m.; exhibition at the Augustinermuseum; search for lodging; children's program; harp sounds & readings.

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