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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

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