Advent and Christmas time in Bad Ischl
With the imperial Christmas lights and the many festively decorated shop windows, Bad Ischl starts the Advent season at the end of November. The traditional Christmas market organised by Ischl's artisans and the culinary stalls are also looking forward to welcoming numerous visitors once again.
Every year, the Ischl craftsmen invite you to their traditional Christmas market in the Trinkhalle. Look forward to original "Hand g'machtes" from the imperial city.
Opening hours
21.11.25 to 21.12.25, Wednesday to Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm
Regional delicacies, from spicy raclette bread to classic bratwurst sausages, are on offer at the culinary stalls to the left and right of the Trinkhalle.
Opening hours
21.11.25 to 5.1.26 (24.12. to 26.12. closed)
Wed. & Thurs.: 3 to 9 pm, Fri. - Sun.: 11 to 9 pm
Mon. & Tue. and on 5.1. & 6.1.26: limited operation
Events
Nov. 21, 11:00 a.m.: Anniversary of the Emperor’s Death: Special Bruckner Symphony Concert | City Parish Church
Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m.: St. Catherine’s Dance by the Bad Ischl City Guard | Kongress & TheaterHaus
Nov. 27, 5:00 p.m.: Fairy Tale Hike with Sabina Haslinger | Bad Ischl
Nov. 28–29: Advent Magic and Master Advent | Stables of the Imperial Villa
Nov. 28–Jan. 31: Nativity Scene Exhibition | Hotel Austria – Museum of the City of Bad Ischl
Dec. 5, 5:00 p.m.: St. Nicholas is Coming | Church Square
Dec. 7, 4:00 p.m.: Interactive concert for children with Tschejefem | Stables of the Imperial Villa
Dec. 8, 6:00 a.m.: Flea market | Auböckplatz and KFJ-Straße
Dec. 8, 4:00 p.m.: Advent Singing by the Ischl Brass Band | Evangelical Church
Dec. 8: Kirtag in Bad Ischl | Esplanade
Dec. 9 & 10, 7:30 p.m.: Christmas Day Concert – Hausmusik Roas | St. Nicholas Parish Church
Dec. 9, 8:00 p.m.: 29th IRISH CHRISTMAS | Kongress & TheaterHaus
Dec. 11, 4:00 p.m.: Oswald Sattler – A Musical Advent Journey | St. Nicholas Parish Church
Dec. 18, 5:00 p.m.: Fairy Tale Walk with Sabina Haslinger | Bad Ischl
Dec. 19, 4:00 p.m.: Advent in Bad Ischl with Peter Gillesberger | Kongress & TheaterHaus
Dec. 21, 7:00 p.m.: Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella | Kongress & TheaterHaus
Dec. 25: Christmas Concert | Trinkhalle
Dec. 26, 7:00 p.m.: Stefanitanz by the D’Ischler Traditional Costume Association & Pernecker Clarinet Ensemble | Parish Center
Dec. 30, 4:00 p.m.: Traditional Christmas Celebration with Peter Gillesberger | Lauffen Pilgrimage Church
Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve Party | k.u.k. Hofwirt & Bad Ischl City Center
Jan. 1, 4:30 p.m.: New Year's Concert | Kongress & TheaterHaus
Jan. 5, 5:00 p.m.: Glöcklerlauf | Bad Ischl