In Saalfelden Leogang there are numerous opportunities during the Advent season to usher in the quietest time of the year with contemplation, customs and culinary delights. Particularly unique for the Pinzgau is the custom of the schiachperchten, the tresterer and the old tradition of the Bachlschnitt.
Advent is approaching. In Saalfelden Leogang you can enjoy the contemplative Advent season with everything your heart desires - from traditional customs to culinary delicacies to inner relaxation. From November 30th, the Christkindlmarkt under the chestnut tree in Obere Lofererstrasse will open its doors every Thursday until Christmas. From 5 p. m. to 9 p. m. , there is the opportunity to stroll through the streets, do Christmas shopping and get in the mood for the upcoming festival with Punch and Maronis.
Tales of Devils, Ochs and Donkeys
On December 7th it will be devilish from 7 pm at the Steinbergstadion in Leogang. At the Leoganger Krampusrummel, which the Loigoma Graum Toife organizes, only Santa brings a smile to the children's faces before the fiery bustle of the participating passes rages.
On the 8th of December at Asitzbreu Leogang from 8 p. m. “TONspur meets SCHIspur”. On stage comes “Auf Wiederkaun”, a nativity story from the perspective of Ochs and Donkeys. The story is told by graphic artist, author and actor Wast Huber, musically framed by the So&So band.
“Bachlschneider” and Tresterer as a regional tradition
On the 15th of December from 1 pm to 5 pm, a very special trade-off for the commercial advent will take place in the Leogang steelworks: the “Bachlschneider”. The tradition goes back to the tradition that at Christmas time families needed a well-honed knife to cut the hard-baked loaves and fresh bacon. For this reason, the great natural grinding stone is still rolled every year in the mill – so don’t forget knives!
On December 21st at 4 p. m. , the Tresterers will meet at the Museum Schloss Ritzen. The acting and dancing figures of the Schoenperchten native to Salzburg’s Pinzgau region are a centuries-old custom and promise visitors rich harvest blessings, fertility, happiness and health.
These are just a few highlights among many that make the pre-Christmas period in Saalfelden Leogang very special.
Further information: https://www.saalfelden-leogang.com/advent
