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SILENT NIGHT MUSEUM IN HALLEIN
The most famous Christmas carol in the world. Yet few people
know that the composer of this song, Franz Xaver Gruber,
once lived in Hallein, across from the parish church. Today, the
Silent Night Museum is located there, documenting the creation
and spread of this beloved song. In addition to the original
manuscript, Joseph Mohr‘s guitar, with which he first performed
the song on Christmas Eve in 1818, is also exhibited.
ADVENT IN SALZBURG
Christmas markets, Advent concerts, and traditional events enchant
visitors to the city of Mozart. When Advent gets underway
in Salzburg at the end of November, a particularly beautiful
time of year begins. The festively decorated city shines even
brighter than usual, and the scents of hot chestnuts, spiced
mulled wine, and delicious cookies waft through the lanes of
the Old Town. A visit to the Salzburg Christkindlmarkt, located
on Cathedral and Residence Squares, is a must. This historic
Christmas market is one of the most beautiful anywhere. Especially
popular with families: Hellbrunn Advent Magic. A more
serene Advent market on Mirabell Square, near Mirabell Gardens,
is also well worth a visit, as is the aptly named Fortress
Advent up at Hohensalzburg Fortress.
CHRISTMAS IDYLL IN
FILZMOOS
When the days are shortest and dark
winter nights invite storytelling, the Filzmoos
Christmas Idyll at the Hofalmen
promises a contemplative Advent experience:
a mystical staging of a breathtakingly
beautiful winter landscape.
Filzmoos is a 40-minute drive from
Golling. A short walk via the cleared
winter hiking path will then lead you to
the Christmas Idyll, or strap on a pair of
snowshoes or ride the taxi bus (order
your taxi transfer in advance, phone +43
(0)664 1806453), or, more festive still,
take a horse-drawn sleigh.
i Further info is available from Golling
Tourist Office