Illustration of a Christmas market with a small Ferris wheel and a reindeer carousel surrounded by glowing stalls (Adventmarkt Mondsee)

Adventmarkt Mondsee

Set against a festively illuminated town square, the market offers regional delicacies, warming drinks, and a wide array of musical performances. In the gothic cloister of Schloss Mondsee, artisans present high-quality handicrafts, unique gifts, and handmade wares. Families can also explore a dedicated children's Advent program featuring craft sessions, story readings, and face painting.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free admission.

Hours

Fri 15:00–21:30; Sat–Sun 11:00–21:30; Mon 15:00–21:30; Tue 11:00–21:30.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The market offers regional delicacies and warming drinks.

Going?

Location

Marktplatz, Kirchenplatz, 5310 Mondsee am Mondsee, Mondsee 5310 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and visitors who enjoy christmas markets and local crafts

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Bring the kids on Saturday afternoon for pony rides in the Kinderadvent. The rides are cancelled if it's raining.
  • Meet at the Christmas tree on Saturday for the town and church tour with Austria Guide Georg Obermeier.
  • Head into the Gothic cloister of Schloss Mondsee to find the handmade crafts and gift ideas, which are separate from the food stalls on the Marktplatz.
  • Stay on Tuesday evening to see Nikolaus arrive with the Stoana Perchten, then listen to Jazzbüro.
  • Dress warmly if you plan to stay for the evening concerts, because the market is outdoors on the town square.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Saturday, December 5: Lego exhibition in the pillared halls of Schloss Mondsee, plus afternoon pony rides in the Kinderadvent (not in rain).
  • Saturday, December 5: town and church tour with Austria Guide Georg Obermeier, meeting at the Christmas tree.
  • Sunday, December 6: a children's reading from LEUCHTFENSTER by Katharina Bacher, plus a craft room in the Verhandlungsraum of the Marktgemeinde.
  • Tuesday, December 8: a preview of the Christmas musical 'Vom Geist der Weihnacht', face painting for kids, and Nikolaus visiting with the Stoana Perchten.
  • Evening concerts: Voicesisters on Friday, Bernhard Anderle on Saturday, Moosy Light on Sunday, Jazz Travellers on Monday and Jazzbüro on Tuesday.

Links & Contact

Run by Tourismusverband Mondsee-Irrsee

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there for children?

The Kinderadvent has pony rides on Saturday afternoon (not in rain), plus a children's reading and a craft room on Sunday. On Tuesday there's face painting and a visit from Nikolaus with the Stoana Perchten.

Where are the handicraft stalls?

Exhibitors show handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts in the Gothic cloister of Schloss Mondsee.

What music is on?

Local acts play every day, including Postmusik, d'Feiafisch Musi, Junge Mondseer Tanzlmusi, Sängerbund Mondsee and the Hofer and Eugendorfer Weisenbläser. Evenings bring Voicesisters, Bernhard Anderle, Moosy Light, Jazz Travellers and Jazzbüro.

What can I eat and drink?

Stalls on the lit Marktplatz serve regional treats and warm drinks.

Is it worth going in bad weather?

Yes, the market runs in any weather. Only the Saturday pony rides are cancelled if it rains.

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