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Advent in Saalfelden Leogang

Strolling around the Christmas markets, pausing to enjoy the mulled wine and cookies, marvelling at high-quality Pinzgau handcraft and discovering local customs at traditional events such as the scary run of the Christmas demons known as “Krampus” – that’s what makes the season of Advent in Saalfelden Leogang the most beautiful and reflective time of year.

winter lantern in the snow | © Gina Sanders
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A host of concerts at 1,800 metres up – the Asitz Music Night

By day, it’s a place for visitors to buckle up their skis – but once a week, it plays host to the popular Asitz Music Night event. At a height of 1,800 metres, top bands delight the audience with their performances and the fascinating fire and ice show provides a wonderful interlude.

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Pure culture at the Kunsthaus Nexus

Legendary club events, top-class jazz concerts, entertaining film evenings and contemporary art exhibitions – there’s always something going on at the Kunsthaus Nexus! Don’t forget to take a look at the current programme, as you’re sure to find an event that interests you.

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3 Days of Jazz in winter

The event that made its debut in summer 1978 under the name “3 Days of Jazz” has since become the widely renowned Jazzfestival Saalfelden. Following on from these beginnings of the International Jazzfestival Saalfelden, experimental sounds are now also celebrated in the winter at top-class jazz concerts held on the mountain and in the valley.

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Mining and Gothic Museum Leogang

The Mining and Gothic Museum Leogang, an art museum dedicated to Gothic art in the context of mining, preserve Gothic art and European mining culture for posterity and engage the audience with this cultural memory. The high-profile collection includes outstanding masterpieces like the prayer nut of Mary of Burgundy, a woodcut by Albrecht Dürer and a panel painting by the Master of Laufen.

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Tradition and customs at Schloss Ritzen Museum

Are you interested in history and art? Then you’ll love the Schloss Ritzen Local Museum, which leads you through the history of Saalfelden and hosts exciting special exhibitions that illustrate a range of fascinating topics with the help of high-quality exhibits.

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