Illustration of a snowy town square with a lit Christmas tree, families in scarves and a snowman (St. Nicholas and Perchten at Grünberg)

St. Nicholas and Perchten at Grünberg

St. Nicholas arrives at Grünberg and makes his way up to the Salzkammergut treetop walk in a festive procession. He is accompanied by eerily beautiful Perchten figures, bringing living alpine traditions above the treetops. The gathering offers an atmospheric Advent family experience for visitors of all ages.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Hours

17:00 - 18:00.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Salzkammergut

Accessibility

Wheelchair users can access the Grünberg adventure area by cable car; a disability rate is available from 70% disability with identification, and an eligible accompanying person travels free.

Pets

Dogs must be leashed and muzzled on the cable car, but are not allowed on the treetop walk or at the Magic Lights.

Going?

Location

Salzkammergut treetop walk · 4810 Gmunden, Austria, Gmunden, Upper Austria 4810 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and visitors interested in alpine traditions

Vibe

Festive and atmospheric

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Buy tickets online or at the cable car ticket office; tickets for the Magic Lights are also sold at the treetop walk entrance.
  • If travelling with a dog, bring a lead and muzzle for the cable car, and plan to leave the dog out of the procession route on the treetop walk.
  • Bring identification if claiming the disability rate; an accompanying person travels free when the identification says one is required.
  • Dress for an outdoor mountain visit, as the procession takes place above the treetops during Advent.

Special Events & Promotions

  • St. Nicholas arrives with Perchten figures in a festive procession on the event day.

Links & Contact

Run by Bergbahnen Dachstein Salzkammergut

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens during the procession?

St. Nicholas arrives at Grünberg with Perchten figures and proceeds to the Salzkammergut treetop walk.

Is this suitable for children and older visitors?

The event is presented as an Advent family experience for young and old.

Can I buy tickets online or on site?

Tickets for the Grünberg cable car are available in the online shop and at the cable car ticket office. Magic Lights tickets are also sold at the treetop walk entrance.

Can I bring a dog onto the treetop walk?

Dogs are not allowed on the treetop walk or at the Magic Lights. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled on the cable car.

Is the Grünberg accessible to wheelchair users?

The Grünberg describes the cable car as offering wheelchair users an easy way to access its adventure area. A disability rate is available with proof of eligibility.

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