The Salzburg Advent Singing

Highlights in Salzburg Advent

Advent singing is a genre all its own, created by singer and musician Tobi Reiser in 1946. With the opening of the Great Festival Hall, the Advent Festival has gained a world-famous stage.

Those who make the 4-star hotel their vacation home during the Advent weeks will quickly indulge in the pre-Christmas spirit. In the immediate vicinity are the most beautiful Christmas markets in the city. In addition to the largest and most famous Christkindlmarkt at the Domplatz and Residenzplatz, there are also small, romantic markets that not everyone finds their way to. The staff at Altstadthotel Kasererbräu will be happy to tell you the way there. Whether you want to experience Salzburg’s Christmas markets, the Advent Singing in the Großes Festspielhaus or in St. Andrä Church – at the Kasererbräu you will stay in the center of wintry Salzburg.

Salzburg Advent Singing

150 singers, musicians, actors and shepherd children from Salzburg

150 singers, musicians, actors and shepherd children from Salzburg and the surrounding area make the Salzburg Advent Singing in the Großes Festspielhaus an unforgettable, impressive and contemplative experience. The very little ones are on stage together with the very big singers. Together they manage to touch the hearts of the audience. For guests staying at the Altstadthotel Kasererbräu it is only a few minutes walk to the Großes Festspielhaus.The program for the Advent Singing 2015 can be found here. The way there leads past the fragrant mulled wine stands of the Salzburg Christkindlmarkt.

Salzburg Advent

St. Andrä Church & University Church

On the other side of the Salzach bank is the church of St. Andrä, directly on Mirabellplatz. A popular Advent caroling takes place there every year as well. The interior of the Gothic church has a wonderful ambience – ideal for the contemplative Advent caroling: Pieces of music, songs and texts are performed by around 100 artists in front of a sacred backdrop. Advent concerts are also held in the baroque University Church on Grüner Markt.

Secure your winter domicile in Salzburg and send a non-binding booking request to the Altstadthotel Kasererbräu right away.