Illustration of a choir in red robes holding candles on church steps while a crowd listens in the snow (Berchtesgadener Adventsingen)

Berchtesgadener Adventsingen

Visitors experience an authentic Alpine Advent program of traditional folk music, choral singing, and instrumental melodies. The performance weaves the biblical Christmas story together with regional traditions, featuring scenes such as the search for shelter (Herbergssuche), the shepherd play of the Riederinger Hirtenkinder, and traditional figures like the Weinfelder Buttnmandl.

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When

Tickets

Category 1: €31.00 including system fee; Category 2: €29.00 including system fee; Category 3: €26.00 including system fee.

Hours

Saturday: 15:00 and 19:00; Sunday: 11:00 and 15:00.

Ages

All ages

Going?

Location

AlpenCongress · Maximilianstr. 9, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Berchtesgaden, BY 83471 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Fans of alpine folk music and traditional christmas culture

Vibe

Reflective and traditional

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Buy a ticket for the specific performance you want, since each ticket is valid for one performance.
  • Tickets are available online and through the listed advance sales outlets.
  • Choose between the two Saturday and two Sunday performances when selecting a ticket.
  • Look out for the separate handcraft exhibition if you want to include it in your visit.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Saturday includes an evening performance.
  • Sunday performances are daytime sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy tickets in advance?

Tickets can be bought online or from the Tourist Information office and Ticket Scharf, both listed as advance sales outlets.

Does one ticket cover the whole weekend?

Each ticket is for one of the four performances, so choose the performance you wish to attend.

What can I expect in the program?

The program combines Alpine folk music and singing with scenes including the search for shelter and the shepherd play by the Riederinger Hirten.

Who performs at the Adventsingen?

Performers include the Waldramer Sänger, Familiendreigesang Schwab, the folk-song choir, several music groups, organist Hans Eder, and the Riederinger Hirten.

Is there another activity at the AlpenCongress during the event?

A separate exhibition of Berchtesgaden handcrafts is scheduled alongside the performances.

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