Christmas market in Pettenbach in the almtal valley

Highlights: Punch, mulled cider, and food samples; cafés; traditional and lovingly crafted handmade items from about 50 exhibitors; Christmas tree sale; children’s craft workshop; performances; a visit from St. Nicholas; Perchten parade

Local clubs offer punch, mulled cider, and food : schnitzel rolls (+v) and Leberkäse rolls, meat rolls cooked on a charcoal grill, raclette sandwiches, bratwurst, Bosner sausages (+v), french fries, spiral-cut potatoes, rabbit soup, roasted chestnuts, farmer’s doughnuts, crêpes, waffles, coffee, and cake.

In the parish courtyard and inside the building (right and left wings), you’ll find traditional and lovingly crafted items from around 50 exhibitors, such as wood carvings and woodturning, ceramics, glass and Tiffany-style art, sewn, knitted, and crocheted items, Christmas crafts and decorations such as nativity scenes, Christmas tree ornaments, and candles, as well as jewelry and creative gift ideas. The selection is rounded out by natural products and regional specialties.

For the little ones, there’s an enchanting children’s craft room in the left wing of the parish house (parish office, 1st floor).

Various musical and dance performances will take place on stage, as well as the popular visit from St. Nicholas. The Perchten parade rounds out the day as the final special event.

In addition, visitors can once again enjoy the Christmas book exhibition on the ground floor of the parish house, the wine tasting in the cellar, and the children’s play “The Little Ghost” in the theater hall.

Admission is free!