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Advent in Saalfelden Leogang
CONTEMPLATIVE, RUSTIC AND CHARACTERISED BY TRADITION
When the evenings get shorter, the cold creeps up on us and the first snowflakes dance from the sky, Advent is just around the corner. It's the time to leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind us and spend time in the cosiness of our loved ones. While St Nicholas parades through the snow-covered streets and makes children's eyes light up with his little presents, the spooky Perchten with their booming bells give us goosebumps. But it's not just the Krampus who are an integral part of Advent in Saalfelden Leogang. Old customs such as the traditional Anglöckeln, the impressive Tresterer dances and the mysterious smoking continue to live on here - deeply rooted and lovingly cultivated.
Advent without flashing light decorations, softened Christmas pop and shopping miles full of people - things are still traditional in Saalfelden Leogang. Experience our Christmas markets with authentic culture, delicious punch, Kletztenbrot, hot Maronis, decorations, regional handicrafts and much more!
6 December is one of those days in Advent that makes children's eyes light up when St. Nicholas travels from door to door. And yet there is some tension in the air, as only the good children are rewarded with presents. Those who have been naughty have to face the Krampus, St. Nicholas' sinister companion. He has a long rod in his baggage and the mission to punish all bad children. The fearsome "Schiachperchten" also cause goose bumps at the numerous Krampus rummages when they parade through the streets with their loud bells.
Christmas atmosphere without music is almost unimaginable - whether sung by yourself or from the jukebox: Christmas music also accompanies us in Saalfelden Leogang throughout the entire Advent season and beyond. Traditional Christmas carols bring back memories of Christmas as it used to be, modern melodies invite you to sway merrily along and brass band music also provides a mighty festive ambience in an otherwise quiet time.
Why do we actually celebrate Christmas? More and more, Christmas is losing its original meaning as one of the main holidays in the church year. What should have been the quietest time turned into a crowded schedule between Christmas shopping and preparations, while everyone just longs for the peaceful Christmas from childhood days. That is why we still consciously celebrate traditional, religious customs - for ourselves alone, but also in the circle of our family. Setting up the nativity scene together, then attending Christmas mass or a prayer allows peace to return and helps us to reflect on the beautiful things of Christmas.