Advent in Ossiach Abbey

From 4 to 6 December 2026, the STIFTSWEIHNACHT´AM SEE Christmas Market will once again transform the Baroque Ossiach Abbey into a sparkling winter wonderland. And the best way to explore it is with the whole family!

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

• Advent & Culture – Arts and crafts, culinary delights, music, dance and theatre

• Children’s Advent with St Nicholas arriving by boat across the lake and gifts for children

• CMA music programme in the Abbey Church and the Alban Berg Concert Hall

• Advent stories told by actors

• Culinary delights, from regional specialities to sweet treats

• A magical setting in the Abbey courtyard

• Alpaca walks on Friday and Sunday

• Incense walk with Anita Arneitz

• Guided tour of the Abbey with Hilde Bing

• Advent Trail and much more…

FRIDAY, 4 DECEMBER

3:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Christmas market opening hours with market stalls

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Official opening of Stiftsweihnacht 2026 with the Carinthian Police Music Ensemble
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Alpaca walk with Lamahof Marbauer (€5 per person)
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Duo Julia & Philipp Fellner
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Soundary
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Theresia Orchestra – voluntary donations welcome

SATURDAY, 5 DECEMBER

10:00 am – 7:00 pm | Christmas market with market stalls and Children’s Advent

11:00 am – 12:00 pm – MGV Ossiach
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Gailtåla3Xång
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – XXXSAX
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Theatre / Fairy Tales performed by CMA actors
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Singkreis Fresach
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Theatre / Fairy Tales performed by CMA actors
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Children’s Advent with Krampus and St Nicholas, Tara Brauner Dance Academy and Ossiach Primary School
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Fidelio

SUNDAY, 6 DECEMBER

10:00 am – 7:00 pm | Christmas market opening hours with market stalls

10:00 am – 11:00 am – Holy Mass in the Abbey Church, accompanied by music from “Dirnei3”
11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Dirnei3
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Tanzatelier ChoreoDistrict
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Klakradl
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm – Guided tour of the Abbey with Hilde Bing
2.30 pm – 3.30 pm – Vocalensemble Drautal
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Alpaca walk with Lamahof Marbauer (€5 per person)
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Alphorn Duo
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Incense walk along the Advent Trail with Anita Arneitz – voluntary donations welcome
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Guided tour of the Abbey with Hilde Bing
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Theatre / Fairy Tales performed by CMA actors
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Theatre / Fairy Tales performed by CMA actors
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Pulse

Programme subject to change.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

If you are travelling by public transport, you can find the Postbus timetable here.

PARKING

Free parking is available in our CMA car park, with access via the Forestry Training Centre, as well as in Ossiach near the Stiftsschmiede and the municipal office.

MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS