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Advent in Saalfelden Leogang
CONTEMPLATIVE, RUSTIC AND CHARACTERISED BY TRADITION
Advent is the time of year when traditions play a particularly important role. This is also the case in Saalfelden Leogang. Traditional foods and traditional crafts are on offer at the Christmas market, and on St. Nicholas Day, the Krampus with their terrifying wooden masks and the Perchten parade through the streets.
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.