Advent, Advent a little light is burning
Immerse yourself in the magical winter world of the Traunsee-Almtal region and experience the Advent season around the unique castle on the lake, in the festively decorated villages or on a romantic boat trip on Lake Traunsee.
Look forward to the most beautiful time of the year with twinkling stars and glowing candles, and enjoy the smell of freshly baked cookies and roasted apples.
Advent in Gmunden
Atmospheric Advent stroll with many highlights
We will be happy to inform you on this page as soon as there is information about the Gmunden Advent 2024!
Traditional Kripperl Roas
Traditional Kripperl Roas
The tradition of landscape nativity scenes is centuries old in the Traunsee-Almtal region.
In Ebensee , huge nativity scenes modelled on the region's own surroundings around Lake Traunsee can be viewed. In Almtal , the Viechtwang house nativity scene of the Hageneder family delights with more than 250 handmade figures.
in the heart of Kirchham
in the heart of Kirchham
Wander through the beautifully illuminated village in the evening and let the magical atmosphere in the nativity village of Hagenmühle work its magic on you.
UNESCO Cultural Heritage
UNESCO Cultural Heritage
The annual Glöcklerlauf , which takes place on 5 January, is characterised by the typical white garb of all the passers, the carrying and ringing of large bells, the running of various figures and the carrying of light caps.