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Licht-Advent in St. Johann

Licht-Advent in St. Johann 2026

The Licht-Advent in St. Johann's town park glows for five weeks from Thursday to Sunday: regional craft, local specialities and a children's programme with puppet theatre, petting zoo and an illuminated children's train. St Nicholas and the Krampus come by too.

Location
Town park, St. Johann im Pongau, Stadtpark, 5600 St. Johann im Pongau
Dates
19 November – 20 December 2026 · Thu–Sun 15:00–21:00

What makes this market special

19 November to 20 December 2026, Thursday to Sunday 15:00–21:00.

Arrive by train in St. Johann im Pongau; the town park lies in the centre.

  • In St. Johann's town park, across five weeks
  • Thursday to Sunday, 15:00 to 21:00
  • Children's train, puppet theatre and petting zoo
  • By train to St. Johann; the park is in the centre

Location: Town park, St. Johann im Pongau, St. Johann im Pongau

Opening hours & dates 2026

Dates
19 November – 20 December 2026 · Thu–Sun 15:00–21:00

Getting there & parking

Town park, St. Johann im PongauStadtpark, 5600 St. Johann im Pongau

Fahrzeit ab deinem Standort

27 Std. 15 Min.95 Std.ca. 51 Std. 50 Min.409 Std. 15 Min.

With children or a dog?

With children
  • With children

    Recommended with children — plenty of space and short distances between the stalls.

Frequently asked questions

When does the market take place?

Licht-Advent in St. Johann: 19 November – 20 December 2026 · Thu–Sun 15:00–21:00

Where exactly is the market?

Town park, St. Johann im Pongau, Stadtpark, 5600 St. Johann im Pongau

Is the market suitable for children?

Yes — I would take children to the Licht-Advent in St. Johann. Plenty of space between the stalls, short distances, and it is less crowded than the big squares.

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