Rattenberger Advent: A festival of traditions in a medieval backdrop

Rattenberger Advent: A festival of traditions in a medieval backdrop

The Rattenberger Advent turned into a magical sea of ​​lights last weekend. Visitors from the region and beyond flocked into the picturesque small town, which is known to kidnap their visitors into the contemplative pre -Christmas period. The special flair of the medieval alleys, lined with lit -light windows and warming fireplaces, made the hearts of those present beat faster.

On Friday evening, November 22nd, the official starting shot was given with an atmospheric Christmas concert by the band Rat Blue, which attracted numerous people. Among the guests of honor at the opening on Saturday was Mayor Bernhard Freiberger, who initiated the diverse cultural program. Alt-Landeshauptmann Herwig van Staa and several mayors from the neighboring communities, such as Markus Bischofer from Alpbach and Thomas Mai from Münster, were also present.

special experiences and attractions

Saturday presented itself full of highlights that made the Rattenberger Advent an unforgettable experience. The contemplative sounds of the wise wind players and performances Tyrolean customs music gave the event a special touch. A particularly impressive element was the ceremonial move of the light charms, which pulled through the historical alleys with lanterns. The evening culminated with the impressive "Ave Maria" singing on the main stage, which produced a devout silence at those present.

But that was just the beginning! Visitors can also expect a varied program in the coming weekends. A special highlight is the humorous play "Nikolaus Contra Santa Claus", which will be performed in the Augustinian Museum on Sundays at 3 p.m. The piece is presented in Tyrolean dialect and plays in an amusing way with the history of the recipient figures at Christmas time.

The mixture of traditional music, delicious dishes and the attractive historical ambience makes the Rattenberger Advent an unforgettable cluster of experiences. If you want to enjoy the Christmas feeling to the fullest, you shouldn't miss this magical Advent market.

For detailed information about all program items and events, the website can be visited: alpbachtal.at/advent . Photos of the opening ceremony and other events can also be found there.