The nights are getting longer, the snowflakes gently falling onto the fields and Christmas is just around the corner! To shorten the wait for Father Christmas, the traditional customs events in the Region Pillerseetal beckon to visit, marvel and linger. Amidst the fabulous winter scenery, the snow-covered slopes of the surrounding mountains and the snowy peaks, the best time of year is traditionally sweetened with home-baked cookies, hot mulled wine and tasty candied almonds. Between the second and third weekend in Advent, the anticipation of Christmas is sweetened all the more. A Christmas village by the lake, surrounded by water, forest and meadows beckons old and young to linger.
1st weekend
29 - 30 November 2025
2nd weekend
06 - 07 December 2025
Where
Kiosk at Pillersee | St. Ulrich am Pillersee
Mobility
Free evening shuttle
checkTraditional Christmas cuisine & handicrafts
checkAdvent music programme
checkChristmassy children’s program
checkFree evening shuttle in the Pillerseetal
checkPlease remember to bring enough cash for punch & co. 😃
checkContact person for accessibility: Katrin Pühringer (tel.: +43.5354.56304-22)
With mulled wine, punch and traditional Tyrolean ‘Christmas delicacies’, the waiting time for Christmas can be shortened with culinary delights. There is also a varied supporting programme with regional music groups and well-known bands from radio and TV. Other tried-and-tested children's attractions such as pony rides, barbecuing bread on a stick around the campfire and fairytale walks are also on the programme again. A free shuttle bus takes visitors from all over the valley directly to the Christkindldorf am See.
When the first snowflakes fall and the scent of chestnuts and mulled wine hangs in the air, the atmospheric Advent season has begun again. But the "quiet time" at Pillersee is also heralded musically. Orchestral brass bands and singing groups provide atmospheric melodies to get you in the mood for the most wonderful time of the year!
Look over the shoulders of our craftsmen and be up close when old crafts come back to life. And if you're still looking for a special gift idea, you're sure to find what you're looking for at one of our market stalls: from high-proof spirits to felt crafts and creative works of art, you'll find everything here.
Flickering candlelight, dancing snowflakes, sparkling fire and spicy scents.
This year, our storyteller Hans Pichler will once again make his rounds and bring a sparkle to the children's eyes with his exciting and at the same time contemplative stories. But there is much more in store for the little visitors to the Advent Market: barbecuing baked bread, a petting zoo, pony rides, a Christkindl post office and much more!
Do something good for the environment and use the free shuttle bus to get there! You can also find the current times online at www.vvt.at and via the VVT Smartride App! Or combine your visit to the event with a short walk from the village centre along the Pillersee to the kiosk by the lake - torches spread a romantic atmosphere and light up the way.
With the free shuttle bus to the event
Do something good for the environment and use the free shuttle bus to get there! You can also find the current times online at www.vvt.at and via the VVT Smartride App!
Or combine your visit to the event with a short walk from the village centre along the Pillersee to the kiosk by the lake - torches spread a romantic atmosphere and light up the way.
Green events Tirol
GREEN EVENTS TIROL is an initiative of Klimabündnis Tirol and Umwelt Verein Tirol in cooperation with the Province of Tyrol to promote an environmentally and socially responsible event culture.
"Christkindldorf am See" has been a socially sustainable event for years, and in future there will also be a focus on sustainable event implementation.
The GREEN EVENTS TIROL event checklist forms the basis for this.
checkUse of reusable tableware
checkProper waste separation throughout the entire event site
checkBest possible waste avoidance
checkMore than 50% vegan and vegetarian dishes
checkLocal suppliers and producers
checkWhere possible, exclusively regional food
checkWhere this is not possible, Fairtrade and organic quality is used
checkNo single-use plastic
checkNo printed materials
checkRecycled paper and sustainable printing ink for existing printed materials
checkRecycled napkins and toilet paper
checkEncouraging travel by public transport
The "Christkindldorf am See" is a family event – everyone is welcome! Even though the terrain is very uneven in places, impairments should not be an obstacle to participating in the event. Please contact us in advance.
Contact and information person for accessibility: Katrin Pühringer +43 5354 56304-22
checkTable reservations: Tables for people with disabilities are available upon request.
checkAssistance: Our team offers assistance to tables and restrooms upon request.
checkAccessible toilets: at the nearby Forellenranch – at the entrance to the event area
checkSpecial parking spaces: On request, we can provide a special parking space in the village centre.
checkFor detailed information and further questions, please contact Katrin Pühringer.
With these efforts, we are striving to obtain the GREEN EVENTS TIROL Basic award in 2025.
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