Gmundner Innenstadt Advent 08.12.2026

Free admission—a charming Advent market in downtown Gmunden

Schedule for December 8, 2026

Alpaca Hikes
Fluffy companions on festive trails: The alpaca walks take you through the sparkling downtown area of Gmunden.
Meeting point: Town Hall Square, during the Advent market, until around 6 p.m.

Fête Noël on Traungasse and at the Market Square
Christmas—chic and cozy!
Tuesday, December 8 & Saturday, December 19
For two days, Traungasse around the market square transforms into a small, charming Christmas stage: Every half hour between 2 and 6 p.m., a small Christmas highlight takes place in a participating store, gallery, or studio.
Crafts, culinary delights, unique gift ideas, and creative surprises invite you to explore, linger, and enjoy. Behind it all are passionate people, small businesses with character, and distinctive venues that lend the downtown area a very special atmosphere.
Accompanied by French Christmas carols, the sounds of a barrel organ, and festive tower fanfares, a Christmas program unfolds that doesn’t have to be loud to leave a lasting impression.
If you’d like to join in, simply follow the Route Noël—from place to place, from idea to idea, and right into the heart of the pre-Christmas spirit.
A little strolling. A little wonder. Lots of Christmas.
An initiative of the Gmunden Old Town Creative Mile—more info at: www.kreativmeile.at

Embers and Iron at Town Hall Square
At Town Hall Square, you can watch a traditional blacksmith at work—sparks fly, the iron glows, and with powerful hammer blows, unique pieces take shape. Here you can buy handmade good-luck charms and small gifts—each one one-of-a-kind and a piece of living craftsmanship.

Free rides
on the entire Traunseetram route and Citybus lines 511, 512, and 513, including extended operating hours on Advent shopping Saturdays and on December 8 in Gmunden.

A small, charming market at Rathausplatz and Rinnholzplatz
Culinary delights, fine punch variations, regional handicrafts, and the diverse shops in Gmunden’s pre-Christmas downtown invite you to take a leisurely stroll.

Advent Market Hours:
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Candle-making at Rinnholzplatz
With a little patience and creativity, you can create unique candles to adorn your Advent wreath, brighten your home, or bring joy as a heartfelt Christmas gift. Candle-making together invites young and old alike to consciously experience the anticipation of Christmas and share special moments with one another. Every candle you make yourself is a one-of-a-kind creation and brings a touch of festive warmth to the Christmas season.

Nativity Scene Exhibition at the K-Hof Museum
The Kammerhof Museum in Gmunden houses one of Upper Austria’s most valuable nativity scene collections. Highlights include the artfully carved Baroque nativity figures by the Schwanthaler family of sculptors. A special experience that brings the nativity scene tradition of the Salzkammergut to life.

Playground of Possibilities Advent Program
KIDS’ DISCO (ages 1–5)
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Fee: 5 euros. Parents are responsible for supervising their children. The pop-up café is open, and you’re welcome to relax there.
All events, registration, and details at www.playgroundofpossibilities.at

Atmospheric Advent Concert
Pre-Christmas Evening at the Atelier am Markt Let Siegfried and Clara Steinkogler put you in a festive mood and enjoy an atmospheric evening at the Atelier am Markt (Marktplatz 19). Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6:00 PM
Free admission—all are welcome!

Christmas Mailbox at the Market Square & Christmas Storefront in Kirchengasse
Do you dream of glittering snowflakes, twinkling lights, and a Christmas full of wonders? Or does your very own Christmas fairy tale look completely different?
Let your imagination run wild and paint your dream of Christmas! Drop your artwork into the Christmas mailbox at Marktplatz, and with a little Christmas luck, your picture will become part of something truly magical: Maybe your friends and family will discover your little masterpiece in the big Christmas window display on Kirchengasse.
Who knows—maybe your drawing will make not only children’s eyes but also many adults’ hearts shine a little brighter.