Grafenegg Advent
Grafenegg Advent
05/12 - 08/12/20261976 marked the beginning of a beloved tradition: Grafenegg Advent opened its doors for the first time. For an astonishing 50 years, the atmospheric Christmas market on the edge of the Wachau has been generating anticipation in a special way.
The magnificent castle and festively illuminated park provide the setting for one of Austria's most beautiful Christmas markets, which gets visitors in the mood for the festive season with its cultural programme. Children love the varied family programme, while all age groups enjoy music played on barrel organs, a variety of brass bands and the ORF NÖ Advent of the Stars broadcast live from Grafenegg.
At the market you will find a rich selection of exquisite handicrafts from winter-proof knitted waistcoats to fine Christmas tree baubles: let yourself be inspired and browse to your heart's desire. Selected caterers provide a wide range of culinary delights: In the ‘So schmeckt Niederösterreich’ gourmet village, you can enjoy culinary delights from regional cuisine, with a wide range of flavours from rustic to melt-in-the-mouth. All this is part of the magic of Grafenegg Advent.
Please visit our Advent FAQ!
Information for exhibitors
Grafenegg Advent 2026We are always looking for committed, high-quality artisans for our unique Advent market.
We look forward to receiving your enquiry & application!
Festive greetings
from GrafeneggThe Tonkunstler Orchestra belongs to Grafenegg just as much as music belongs to Christmas. A wind ensemble from our resident orchestra sends you musical greetings from the snow-covered Grafenegg Castle. Enjoy Richard Strauss’s grand work, ‘The Solemn Entry of the Knights of the Order of St John’.
Recorded in December 2021 in Grafenegg.