• Adventmarkt im Schloss Reichenau an der Rax. Das Schloss ist von außen stimmungsvoll beleuchtet, im Innenhof stehen die Hütten. Menschen stehen davor und trinken Punsch.
    ©© Wiener Alpen/Christian Kremsl

The most beautiful Advent markets

in the Semmering-Rax region

Atmospheric Advent markets, winter hikes and special trips on the Höllentalbahn railway

The pre-Christmas period in the Semmering-Rax region exudes a special calm and warmth. Craftsmanship, regional delicacies and cultural events - from small concerts to exhibitions - invite you to spend unforgettable moments during Advent.

Advent markets

Stress-free journey without a car

The Advent highlights are easily accessible by public transport: The railway, RUFbus Semmering-Rax and regional bus lines take you to all markets and events in a sustainable way. This way, Advent begins in a relaxed and climate-friendly way right from the start.

  • ©© Scharfegger's Raxalpen Resort/A. Michalek

    Car-free excursions in winter

Winter hiking with all the senses

Whether snow-covered landscape or clear winter air: the region offers numerous hiking and walking trails, for example around Reichenau Castle or Gloggnitz. Vanilla crescents, gingerbread and the like can be savoured and then "worked off" again on the trails.

  • ©Gemeinde Reichenau
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance5,64 km

    Winter walk in the Reichenau villa district

    Tour Starting from Reichenau municipal office
  • ©Stadtgemeinde Gloggnitz
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance4,71 km

    Winter walk through Gloggnitz

    Tour Starting from Schloss Gloggnitz
  • ©©Bwag, CC BY-SA 4.0
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance1,58 km

    Barbarapromenade in Reichenau

    Tour Starting from Starting board at Schlossplatz
  • ©©Wiener Alpen, Foto: Franz Zwickl
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance7,33 km
    • Duration:hour h

    Augenbrünnlrunde

    Tour Starting from Starting panel Schlossplatz
  • ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Robert Herbst
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance3,08 km
    • Duration0:38 h

    Grünstingbach Promenade

    Tour Starting from Start board Schlossplatz
Grün-gelber Schmalspurtriebwagen fährt durch eine Wiesenlandschaft mit Bergen im Hintergrund.
©© ÖGLB, Albin Michlmayr

Advent trips on the Höllental railway

A real experience for all ages: The historic Höllentalbahn railway chauffeurs you from Reichenau station to Hirschwang - including a warming hot drink at the station. This turns the journey itself into an Advent experience.

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Excursion destinations in winter

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