Advent in Villach,
in the Golden Lamb
Spend the night in history. Enjoy in style. Our Advent special:
Two nights in a double or family room
- Spend the night in history. Enjoy in style. Our Advent special:
- Two nights in a double or family room
- Free upgrade subject to availability
- Children up to 8 years free of charge in their parents’ room
- Welcome drink at the hotel bar
- Goodie bag in the room
- Rich breakfast buffet with regional products and Christmas specialties
- 10% discount on admission to the Kärnten Therme (subject to availability, tickets at the hotel reception)
- Free Winter Adventure Card
- Free skate rental at the Rathausplatz with the Erlebnis Card
from € 120,00 per night
Additional early booking bonus of -5% on the room rate for reservations made by 30.10.2026
Offer valid from 13.11.2026 to 23.12.2026. Subject to change without notice. Offer only valid for direct bookings at the hotel. Cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts.
Christmas market in Villach: atmospheric pre-Christmas season in the city center
The Christmas market in Villach is one of the most beautiful in the whole of Austria. The Villach Advent 2026 begins in mid-November. Atmospheric choir songs accompany the festive opening in and in front of the parish church. Experience the Advent market in all its glory until December 31, 2026.
Advent program for the whole family
At the Advent market in Villach, tradition blends with joie de vivre and family conviviality – from arts and crafts on Nikolaiplatz to musical evenings with choirs and ensembles to open-air ice skating on Rathausplatz, there is guaranteed to be something for the whole family. Stroll through the festively illuminated Old Town with your loved ones while the scent of punch, chestnuts and roasted almonds wafts through the air.
Art Advent at Nikolaiplatz
In the festive glow of the illuminated church, Nikolaiplatz is transformed into an atmospheric Advent experience. Handmade works of art invite you to discover, marvel and linger. Fire bowls and lovely details create an atmosphere full of warmth in the middle of the old town.
Highlights for the little ones
The Christmas market in Villach is also a winter wonderland for children. Accompanied by cheerful music, the illuminated carousel and the children’s train make their rounds amidst atmospherically decorated backdrops. The friendly ponies are waiting for little visitors and the child-friendly ice rink invites them to enjoy a few lively laps.
Krampus run
Anyone looking for a little more action will get their money’s worth at the big Krampus run in Villach on November 27, 2026. When numerous Perchten and Krampus groups from the region and beyond parade through the streets of the city center, fire shows and rousing music transform the traditional custom into a spectacular experience for young and old.
Romantic Advent in Villach for couples
Villach’s city center is transformed into a fairytale setting during Advent. Enjoy romantic evenings for two with choral singing and musical performances, indulge in regional delicacies and experience unforgettable moments with a view of the gleaming church tower of the parish church – a sparkling landmark that shines above the Christmas market in Villach and creates a unique atmosphere.