Advent, Christmas and
New Year in Carinthia.

In Villach, Advent features an illuminated parish church, the Perchtenlauf roadrace through the city centre and craft and culinary stalls in the romantically lit old town. The Villach Art Advent in the park of the Parkhotel offers a tranquil ambience and many ideas for gifts. Tip: A wintry boatride on the MS Landskron on the Drava River.

The provincial capital of Klagenfurt delights with several Advent markets: The Christkindlmarkt on Neuer Platz with more than 50 traders, craftsmen and gastronomic offerings as well as a supporting programme with live music. Other Advent festivities can be found on Domplatz square and in the Landhaushof courtyard. Austria's largest Krampus procession also takes place in Klagenfurt.

"Advent above the clouds" - this is the motto of the Advent market on the Pyramidenkogel. At the foot of the observation tower high above Lake Wörthersee, a small, fine Christmas market enchants with craftsmen, products from local farmers and musical accompaniment. 

Velden is bathed in a sea of lights as the Angel City. The fairytale boat trip on Lake Wörthersee, the ponies in the spa gardens and a ride on the slow train are all in great demand. By the way, the letters to the Christ Child are tied to balloons and fly straight to heaven.

The "Silent Advent" in Pörtschach includes a small village of huts directly on the lake on the promenade, which is filled with life by traditional groups, associations and initiatives. The path of lights along the promenade guarantees a sensory experience - a torchlight hike to the living nativity scene around the nature reserve of the Pörtschach peninsula.

The "Silent Advent" in Pörtschach includes a small village of huts directly on the lake on the promenade, which is filled with life by traditional groups, associations and initiatives. The path of lights along the promenade guarantees a sensory experience - a torchlight hike to the living nativity scene around the nature reserve of the Pörtschach peninsula.

The "Silent Advent" in Pörtschach includes a small village of huts directly on the lake on the promenade, which is filled with life by traditional groups, associations and initiatives. The path of lights along the promenade guarantees a sensory experience - a torchlight hike to the living nativity scene around the nature reserve of the Pörtschach peninsula.

The "Silent Advent" in Pörtschach includes a small village of huts directly on the lake on the promenade, which is filled with life by traditional groups, associations and initiatives. The path of lights along the promenade guarantees a sensory experience - a torchlight hike to the living nativity scene around the nature reserve of the Pörtschach peninsula.