Illustration of a Christmas market in a town square with wooden stalls, string lights and a vendor serving cocoa (Steinbacher Advent)

Steinbacher Advent

Visitors explore a village square transformed into a living Advent calendar featuring 24 artistically decorated windows. The traditional market showcases regional culinary specialties and rare heritage crafts alongside horse-drawn carriage rides and a crib house. Guests can also experience sacred concerts in the parish church and arrive aboard a vintage steam train on the historic narrow-gauge railway.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

Sunday and holidays from 10 a.m.; Saturday from 1 p.m. The page gives no closing times.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

The Advent market features regional specialties and culinary treats.

Going?

Location

Ortsplatz · Steinbach an der Steyr, Upper Austria 4596 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children and visitors who enjoy traditional advent markets

Vibe

Traditional and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Pick up the detailed Advent program at the municipal office to plan around the separate market, concerts and family activities.
  • If you want a carriage ride, keep in mind that rides depend on the weather.
  • Allow time to explore the 24 decorated Advent-calendar windows around the village square.
  • For the children’s activities, bring the children to Kinderadvent to use the pass for its different activity stations.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Steinbacher Kinderadvent, a children-and-families program, takes place December 5.
  • Nikolaus visits on December 6.
  • Advent concerts take place November 29 and December 8, 12 and 20.
  • A concert with Advent wreath blessing takes place November 28.
  • The Perchtenlauf takes place December 12.

Links & Contact

Run by Gemeinde Steinbach an der Steyr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can children do at Steinbacher Kinderadvent?

Children and families can use a Kinderpass for activities including baking, crafts, writing a letter to the Christ Child, candle making, and stories with music.

What can visitors find at the Advent market?

The market features regional delicacies and specialties alongside traditional crafts.

Are there concerts during the Advent program?

Advent concerts take place in the parish church, and there is also a concert with an Advent wreath blessing.

Are carriage rides available?

Horse-drawn carriage rides are offered depending on the weather.

Where can I get the detailed Advent program?

The detailed program and flyer are available at the municipal office.

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