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Advent in Gmunden - with magical lights on the Salzkammergut treetop path on the Grünberg

Gmunden, Oberösterreich, Österreich

Fairytale pre-Christmas season at Lake Traunsee

Experience the magical Advent season in Gmunden with our exclusive Advent package!

Enjoy two nights in an accommodation of your choice including breakfast, a boat trip on the wintry Lake Traunsee, a voucher for a punch at the Gmunden Christmas market and an unforgettable visit to the enchanted lights on the Salzkammergut treetop walk with a cable car ride up the Grünberg.

Let yourself be enchanted by the festive atmosphere and discover the winter beauty of Gmunden upon lake Traunsee in the salzkammergut.

Our Advent package in Gmunden offers you the perfect opportunity to experience the Christmas season in one of Austria's most beautiful regions. With a combination of cosy accommodation, culinary delights, cultural highlights and breathtaking nature experiences, your stay in Gmunden will be unforgettable. Book now and look forward to a magical Advent weekend!

You can organise your trip as you wish. The following programme is offered to you:

Friday:
Advent market in Gmunden from 13:00 to 20:00
Boats tour at 13:30
Castle tour at 17:00
Magic lights on the treetop walk on the Grünberg 12:30 to 20:30 (first and last ride on the mountain with the Grünberg cable car)

Saturday:
Advent market in Gmunden from 10:00 to 20:00
Boats tour 12:00 | 13:30 | 15:00
City tour at 10:30 am
Castle tour at 17:00
Magic lights on the Grünberg 12:30 to 20:30 (first and last ride on the mountain cable car)

Sunday:
Advent market in Gmunden from 11:00 to 19:00
Boats tour at 12:00 | 13:30 | 15:00
City tour at 10:30 am
Magic lights on the Grünberg 12:30 to 20:30 (first and last ride on the mountain cable car)

offer info

2 nights

services

2 nights in the accommodation of your choice incl. breakfast
Ascent and descent with the Grünberg cable car
Admission to the magic of lights at the Salzkammergut treetop walk
Castle tour on Lake Traunsee - boat trip
Punch voucher for the Christmas market in Gmunden

Optionally, you can also visit the Cumberland Wildlife Park in Grünau im Almtal or the Kammerhof Museum in Gmunden. We also recommend that you take part in a free guided tour of the town or castle.

Catering

Breakfast

itinerary

Your cosy weekend at Lake Traunsee could look like this:

Friday: Arrival and Christmas market

Start your Advent weekend with a relaxed journey to Gmunden. Settle into your cosy accommodation and make yourself comfortable. In the evening you can explore the Gmunden Christmas market and warm up with a delicious punch, which you can enjoy with your voucher.

Saturday: Boats tour and magical lights

After breakfast, a delight castle cruise tour on Lake Traunsee is waiting for you. Admire the magnificent castles and the wintry landscape from the water. Then take the mountain cable car up the Grünberg and enjoy the breathtaking view. Be enchanted by the magical lights on the Grünberg in the evening. Thousands of lights illuminate the mountain and create a magical atmosphere.

Sunday: City tour in Gmunden

End your Advent weekend with a free guided tour of Gmunden. Discover the historical sights with an Austria Guide and learn more about the history and culture of the town.

possible date of arrival

Friday, November 28th, or
Friday, December 05th, or
Friday, December 12th, or
Friday, December 19th, 2025