--- title: "Gmunden Downtown Advent: Third Weekend of Advent, Dec. 11–13, 2026" url: "https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430300583/gmunden-downtown-advent-third-weekend-of-advent-dec-11-13-2026.html" description: Free admission—a charming Advent market in downtown Gmunden image: "https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/traunsee-almtal/Logos/Traunsee_Almtal_Logo_.png" date: 2018-09-27 modified: 2025-10-16 --- # Gmunden Downtown Advent: Third Weekend of Advent, Dec. 11–13, 2026 Gmunden Downtown Advent: Third Weekend of Advent, Dec. 11–13, 2026 ==================================================================== 11.12.2026 / 13:00- 20:00 ([Further dates](#)) Gmunden, Rathausplatz Gmunden Brauchtumsveranstaltung, Weihnachts-, Adventveranstaltung ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/476755/083AC44AB2C8B3D20CEE0824DC180BCB1BDF868FE85EB5E8574D4967FD7435FB/gmundner-innenstadt-advent-jpg.jpg) View copyright © (c) adobe st ock, KI geändert, (c) adobe st ock, KI geändert Close copyright [ ![Gmunden Downtown Advent.jpg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/476755/083AC44AB2C8B3D20CEE0824DC180BCB1BDF868FE85EB5E8574D4967FD7435FB/gmundner-innenstadt-advent-jpg.jpg "© (c) adobe st ock, KI geändert, (c) adobe st ock, KI geändert") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/476755/083AC44AB2C8B3D20CEE0824DC180BCB1BDF868FE85EB5E8574D4967FD7435FB/gmundner-innenstadt-advent-jpg.jpg) Rathausplatz 1 4810 Gmunden [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rathausplatz%201%2C%204810%20Gmunden "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Rathausplatz%201%2C%204810%20Gmunden "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.91809305&lon=13.79942269&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Free entry [ Event information ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------------- Free admission—a charming Advent market in downtown Gmunden Schedule for the Third Weekend of Advent (December 11–13, 2026) Alpaca Hikes Fluffy companions on festive trails: The alpaca hikes take you through the sparkling downtown area of Gmunden. Meeting point: Town Hall Square, during the Advent market, until around 6 p.m. Sparks 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. Creative Ceramics Workshop Creative events. Advent in Gmunden Things are getting especially cozy this Advent at the open ceramics studio & café Clay Project (Kammerhofgasse 7/2). Discover this little city hideaway with its cozy courtyard and create your own ceramics. Artists of all ages can paint ceramics, throw pottery on the wheel, or get creative at the workbench—whether it’s Christmas tree ornaments, cocoa mugs, or cookie plates. Everything handmade by you. As a Christmas gift. Or just to get into the festive spirit. Details, dates & booking: [www.clayproject.at/advent-gmunden](http://atpscan.global.hornetsecurity.com/?d=Tmvp6nh6j0GZ_P2PgERKQtpEXFVo7f7DH-_oDo_4isWlUXopaYLE99T2ojAPgWoI&f=LDtGPnyt-k71yNuTBK_NhFjKQmZf_TGKwQtOUT1cdqK1uDEz3qrR4HkyjVSesha-&i=&k=mj6A&m=pB6fFU-34yaWsmhWtkYNGlmF89VkZNUfu7D4Zqa5xOhRTxHe0SF5SkFHWAdD_ZOad-9PxNecX5aDgBWVB1TnfCt0kxnNmTUwr2Di9LcincNrqhQVmqndVtyZD-60Y1yo&n=x3azXPb7J3MxFOTnHsHomWThVimmdJYue2IR6r8tu07fz8kO2DD_WXwl320EKzmDxiSmU6caCRGrbeAHt8lJkA&r=GBB44BCfGICyDXEHnRl8Ny0vZoNcFhc8ELqt0V7QSqomweF-XYkcEB5iVXP93NpjA9yK25rck9BlQCpN9UU7KA&s=f3bceeeb9d998843a62dbb9356fbfecee03578c200eaf0c67e7fd39d0c0a7584&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clayproject.at%2Fadvent-gmunden) A small, charming market at Rathausplatz and Rinnholzplatz Culinary delights, fine punch variations, regional handicrafts, and the diverse shops in Gmunden’s downtown during the pre-Christmas season invite you to take a leisurely stroll. Advent Market Hours: Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Candle Making at Rinnholzplatz With a little patience and creativity, you can create unique candles to decorate your Advent wreath, brighten up 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 RAUHNACHT SPECIAL: MAKE YOUR OWN INCENSE Friday, Dec. 11, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Together with Anna, everyone will create their own incense blend for the Rauhnächte, and you’ll receive a short guide to make it at home. 35 euros per person, max. 12 participants, takes place with a minimum of 4 people YOGA & CREATE: WINTER RESET Saturday, Dec. 12, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Yoga and Creative Christmas Movement, followed by making collages and Christmas cards. 55 euros per person (materials included) All events, registration, and details at [www.playgroundofpossibilities.at](http://www.playgroundofpossibilities.at/) Winter Wonderland At Rathausplatz, next to the town hall entrance (on the right), a magical Winter Wonderland awaits the little ones. Playing, making small Christmas gifts, marveling, dreaming—all of this enchants and makes children’s eyes sparkle. Discover the pre-Christmas playroom in the heart of Gmunden and bring your friends along to make the wait for the Christ Child go by faster. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Advent weekends: Fri. 3–6 p.m. and Sat. 2–6 p.m. Christmas mailbox at the market square & Christmas window displays on 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 the market square, 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. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **municipality Gmunden** Rathausplatz 1, 4810 Gmunden Phone[+43 7612 7940](tel:+4376127940) E-Mail[stadtamt@gmunden.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web[www.gmunden.at/](http://www.gmunden.at/) --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Event date(s) ](#ttgCollapseVeranstaltungstermine) ------------------------------------------------------ [ Event location ](#ttgCollapseVeranstaltungsorte) ---------------------------------------------------- **Rathausplatz Gmunden** Rathausplatz 1, 4810 Gmunden Phone [+43 7612 794-0](tel:+4376127940) E-Mail Web [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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