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Lienz Advent Market

"Advent in Lienz - Be a Child Again." Under this motto, the main square and the Liebburg, the town hall of the city, transforms into the unique Lienz Advent Market during the pre-Christmas period: artistically decorated stalls, fairy lights, fire pits, the scent of gingerbread, Kiachln, mulled wine, and hot tea, accompanied by atmospheric sounds - these are the ingredients that make the Lienz Advent something special.  

Be a Child Again Original Lienzer Gingerbread 1644® Night Watchman at Lienz Advent Market Living Workshop Nativity Scene Exhibition Lienz Krampus Days The Big Advent Calendar at the Town Hall of the City of Lienz Termine & VeranstaltungenOffer at the Advent Market Art Advent Calendar on Radio Osttirol Contact
Advent in Lienz

Be a Child Again

During the Christmas season, the main square and the Liebburg, the town hall, transform into the unique Lienz Christmas market: artistically decorated stalls, fairy lights, fire pits, the smell of gingerbread, Kiachln, mulled wine, and hot tea, accompanied by atmospheric sounds, these are the ingredients that make the Lienz Advent something special. Original gift ideas, Christmas ornaments, traditional crafts, and culinary delights make the Christmas market a sociable and atmospheric meeting place for thewhole family; and with a bit of luck, the snow will quietly begin to fall during this time...

Being a child again

Period: November 20 - December 24, 2026

8. und 23. Dezember
10 AM to 8 PM (retail) | gastronomy until 9 PM

December 24:
9 bis 13 Uhr

December 4 to 13:
10 bis 18 Uhr | Nativity Scene Exhibition im Parterre der Liebburg

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Original Lienzer Gingerbread 1644®

The original Lienzer Lebzelt 1644® - a culinary specialty for Advent - has a very old tradition. Coming from monasteries, these aromatic creations made their way into medieval bakeries. This includes those of Schloss Bruck, where the most beautiful of the lebzelt molds has been brought back to life.

The bakers and confectioners of Lienz revived the old tradition of lebkuchen-making in 2006. Selected spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, anise, ginger, fennel, and coriander define the fine taste of the new Lienzer Lebzelt, which is based on traditional production methods. The handcrafted lebzelt is filled with Tyrolean cranberries. The pattern pressed into the finest marzipan encircles the top of the original Lienzer Lebzelt 1644®.

Lebzelt partners

Bäckerei Gruber

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Lebzelt partners

Konditorei Glanzl

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Lebzelt partners

Meisterbäckerei Joast

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Address: Bürgeraustraße 20 9900 Lienz
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Night Watchman at Lienz Advent Market

He is an information person for guests, a popular photo motif, and takes the time to chat with visitors to the Advent Market.

At dusk, the night watchman begins his rounds at the Lienz Advent Market with his halberd, checks that everything is "right", attends to the concerns and questions of guests, and is especially helpful to the little market visitors. At exactly 9 PM, market life ends with his traditional night call. The lights in the Advent houses go out and silence returns to the Lienz main square.

Living Workshop

In der lebenden Werkstätte zeigen Handwerker und Künstler ihr Können, geben direkt vor Ort Einblick in ihre Kunst und lassen sich gerne von den Gästen und Besuchern bei ihrer Arbeit „über die Schulter schauen“.

In stimmungsvollem Ambiente laden die Handwerker zum Zuschauen und Mitmachen ein und informieren bereitwillig über die Abläufe und Schritte der Herstellung ihrer Exponate. Kinderbackstube, Basteln und Märchenstunden ergänzen das umfangreiche Adventerleben beim Familienadvent in der wohlig warmen Kunstwerkstätte direkt am Lienz Advent Market .

Program Living Workshop 2026



8th and 23rd December:
from 10 AM to 7 PM

14th to 18th December:
Family Advent 3 PM to 7 PM (Children"s Program)

19th to 24th December:
East Tyrol Reading and Listening

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Nativity Scene Exhibition

In the special atmosphere of the parterre of the Liebburg, the members and friends of the Lienz Kippenbauverein have been showcasing their lovingly crafted and prepared nativity scenes for many years and provide insight into the time-honored work of nativity construction.Not only are the many children excited about the exhibition of the diverse small replicas of the birthplace of Jesus Christ, but the adults also crowd into the exhibition in the town hall, fully embracing the motto of the Lienz Advent, to immerse themselves inthe memories of their own childhood.

Krippenaustellung:

4. bis 13. Dezember, 10 bis 18 Uhr: Parterre der Liebburg

Lienz Krampus Days

The Lienz Krampus Days on December 3, 5, and 6 are one of the spectacular highlights of the pre-Christmas season. Following centuries-old tradition, young boys hide behind artistically carved masks, envelop themselves in thick, shaggy furs, and adorn themselves with huge bells to participate in the parades and processions as "Krampuses" with deafening noise.

The preparation period for the members of the Lienz Nikolaus and Krampus association begins with the first days of autumn. The masks, called larva, are carved from wood, furs are cleaned and cut, and heavy belts for carrying the large bells are crafted.

On schedule for December 3, the processions and runs of the Krampuses begin in Lienz. Barriers and marshals separate the wild figures from the spectators and visitors of the parades, ensuring that the Lienz Krampus Days become a beautiful and eventful occasion, to which guests, parents, and children are warmly welcome.

Krampusumzüge:

December 3, 7:30 PM: Johannesplatz with Nikolaus handing out gifts (city center)

December 5, 7:30 PM: District of Patriasdorf with Nikolaus handing out gifts

December 6, 6:30 PM: Entry of the junior Krampuses in the city center

Subject to changes!

The Big Advent Calendar at the Town Hall of the City of Lienz

It is a special attraction at the Lienz Advent market, the large Round Table 22 Art calendar at the town hall, the Liebburg. Artists transform the 24 windows of the Liebburg into large calendar images.

Every day at 6:30 PM, an Advent calendar window will be opened, and a new artwork will appear at the Liebburg. The original images for the Advent calendar will be auctioned off publicly on January 8, 2027, in an exciting art auction.

From December 1 to December 24, you can see the current image of the Liebburg Advent calendar here daily at 6:40 PM.

If you click on the respective window, you will find out all the interesting details about the artist and the respective motif.

Liebburg Adventkalender

Dates & Events

The program of the Advent market Lienz offers a festive atmosphere with handicrafts, a living workshop, and musical performances at the main square from Monday to Thursday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and from Friday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Every day, an Advent calendar window opens in front of the Liebburg, accompanied by choirs, brass groups, and bands. Special highlights include the family Advent and the nativity exhibition in the Liebburg and the benefit Advent singing. The market runs until December 24th and ends with a joint conclusion at 1:00 PM.Main square.

Program Lienz Advent Market 2026

Offer at the Advent Market

The Lienz Advent Market impresses with its diverse offerings at over 30 stalls – here a small selection:

Berno Mühlburger

Berno’s Tauernwild

Berno’s Tauernwild

Berno Mühlburger is well known far beyond its borders for its delicacies around game. Whether venison chili, hot Tauern flatbread, or gift boxes with homemade game products to take away – Berno has a wide range of game specialties in jars. Also for vegetarians, as a warming soup is always simmering in his pot.

Contact:
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Address: Oberdrum 20, 9903 Oberdrum
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Robert Geiger Sr.

City Ring Lienz

City Ring Lienz

Thousands of gift ideas in over 130 specialty shops in Lienz city center with the City Ring voucher, East Tyrol"s most popular voucher, for shopping. Available in denominations of € 5 and € 10 at the Lienz Sparkasse, at Textil Geiger, and during the Christmas season at the City Ring office in the city lab at the main square. This year, the particularly popular gift vouchers can also be ordered online (see email)!

Contact:
Phone: +436766179565
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Address: Hauptplatz 18, 9900 Lienz
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Bernd Troger

Deferegger Senf

Deferegger Senf

At the Lienz Advent Market, they affectionately call her the "Erdäpfel-Manda". There is a reason for this, as the highly sought-after baked potatoes with bacon and sour cream sauce are legendary. The Zwoschpa blueberry mulled wine is also very popular, even though it is almost unpronounceable for non-Deferegger.

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Address: Maria-Hilf 58, 9963 St. Jakob in Defereggen
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Gerhard Pramstaller

Diogenes, Gebrüder Pramstaller KG

Diogenes, Gebrüder Pramstaller KG

The stand of Diogenes is unique. The selection ranges from warm and cozy products from head to toe, such as felt slippers, wool socks, and lambskin gloves, to cedar-scented candles and plush toys. If you are looking for creative Christmas decorations made of natural materials, you are exactly right with him.

Contact:
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Address: Glocknerstraße 4, 9990 Debant
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Family Mair

Grillspezialitäten

Grillspezialitäten

An essential culinary component of the Lienz Christmas market – the grill stand of Family Mair, whether ribs, grilled sausages, Käsekrainer or the Nürnberger sausages loved by children fresh from the charcoal grill. Always follow your nose at the Lienz Christmas market – the aroma of freshly grilled food guides you directly to the stand of Family Mair. A cup of homemade mulled wine warms body and soul.

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Address: Tristacher Str. 17, 9900 Lienz
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Werner Brunner

Kastanienstand - Cafe „Vithal“

Kastanienstand - Cafe „Vithal“

That’s when children’s eyes begin to shine – at the roasted chestnuts and candy stand of Werner Brunner , right next to the children"s area. The scent of roasted almonds, nuts, handmade cotton candy, and hot chestnuts already beckons from afar. The special market stand with homemade chocolate fruits, gingerbread hearts, meringues, and gigantic colorful lollipops is hard to miss.

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Address: Gödnacher Str. 6, 9991 Dölsach
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Chairman Heinrich Sorko

Krippenverein Lienz

Krippenverein Lienz

The Krippenverein Lienz, founded in 1923, has delighted young and old at the Lienz Advent Market for years and showcases Christmas in a romantic miniature format. The pavilion with the nativity exhibition is an attractive attraction for walkers through the Lienz Advent. Chairman Heinrich Sorko and his club members create nativity scenes all year round with loving detail work and in all styles; the possibilities for depicting the birth of Christ are virtually inexhaustible. In various courses, the club offers everyone the opportunity,to realize their own personal dream nativity scene under expert guidance and to take joy in a handcrafted, traditional piece of Christmas from the heart.

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Address: Clubhouse and workshop: Pfarrgasse 9, 9900 Lienz
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Florian Kuenz

Kuenz Naturbrennerei GmbH

Kuenz Naturbrennerei GmbH

The Kuenz family from the natural distillery Kuenz is an institution at the Lienz Advent Market. With a lot of love and handwork, the best aromas for the award-winning spirits and liqueurs are extracted from the fruits of their own gardens. Connoisseurs appreciate the popular Wilhelm Tell, the hot Rote Turm gin, Rauchkofel whisky, and many other creative, high-spirited drinks and gift ideas. Children especially love the aromatic, unfiltered apple juice.

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Address: Ederplanweg 7, 9991 Dölsach
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Nicole Troger

Nic’s Imbiss/Stadtmarktwirtin

Nic’s Imbiss/Stadtmarktwirtin

Advent time in Lienz is unimaginable without the traditional barley stew, a typical regional dish. Nicole Troger brings it to the Advent Market and serves a warming mulled wine with it. Vouchers from the city market are also a popular Christmas gift this year.

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Address: Troger Family, city market hosts - at the city market in Messinggasse
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Johann Niederegger

Osttiroler Manufakturen – Tonlodn

Osttiroler Manufakturen – Tonlodn

Throughout the year, Johann Niederegger creates high-quality ceramic treasures in his "Tonlodn" in Matrei. In the spirit of craftsmanship, they are all handmade. As gift items, they are a special accessory for decorating the home.

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Address: Virgenerstr. 16, 9971 Matrei
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Christina Stefaner

Trend-Shop

Trend-Shop

Die Krippenmanufaktur Kurt Zwischenberger zählt zu den besonders attraktiven Ständen am Lienz Advent Market . Unzählige Krippenfiguren in verschiedensten Größen, Farben und Formen leuchten aus dem prall gefüllten Adventstand. Der Duft von feinstem Räucherwerk stimmt die Besucher auf Weihnachten ein. Als leidenschaftlicher Krippenbauer lässt Kurt auch keine Frage zur Gestaltung von Krippen offen. Das Beste aus der heimischen Früchteküche Unterweger und eine umfangreiche Auswahl von Naturprodukten der Fa. Unterweger Naturkosmetik ergänzen das Angebot und verzaubern den Marktstand zum besonderen Schaufenster der Region. Aus dieser Vielfalt entstehen die schönsten Geschenksideen für Weihnachten.

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Address: Glocknerstraße 1, 9990 Nussdorf-Debant
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Rebecca Schett

Villgrater Natur GmbH & Co KG

Villgrater Natur GmbH & Co KG

In winter temperatures, one needs cozy warmth. A rich and unique selection is brought by the East Tyrolean manufacture "Villgrater Naturprodukte" to the Lienz Advent market. Whether a cuddly blanket made of sheep wool, fine larch cushions, lambskin slippers, or wool for felting and knitting, a special shopping experience with unique gift ideas is created here.

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Address: Klamperplatz 116, 9932 Innervillgraten
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Claudia and Dieter Waldner

Waldner Biotech Getreidemühlen

Waldner Biotech Getreidemühlen

Baking one"s own bread is completely on trend. Waldner Biotech produces mills made of larch wood and baking accessories such as larch grain barrels, larch bowls, and bread molds made of rattan. Organic baking ingredients like organic sourdough, organic baking malt, spicy gypsy herb, or typical bread spices of the finest quality guarantee the best baking results and fragrant, fresh bread. Consultation and sales take place in the shop at Kärntner Straße 62.

Contact:
Phone: +43485270200
Address: Kärntner Str. 62 (at the Zettersfeld intersection), 9900 Lienz
Claudia Zabernig

Z.Art

Z.Art

Z.ART Manufacturer for beautiful things - a small family business from East Tyrol, individual, stylish, and loving. Lienz in East Tyrol, the home of Z.ART... here handmade unique items are created for unique customers: personalized, individual gifts of all kinds and for every occasion, candles, natural products, as well as various decorations and much more.

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Address: Am Markt 2, 9900 Lienz
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Art Advent Calendar on Radio Osttirol

Not only the people in the main square in Lienz can experience the Advent calendar; the listeners of Radio Osttirol are also live when the window opening is moderated right in front of the Liebburg. Thus, the art advent calendar becomes a total work of art that fascinates people every evening at 6:30 PM.

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Contact

Stadtmarketing Lienz

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