Christmas as it used to be
Enjoy the pre-Christmas season at Pöllau Castle
Experience a contemplative Advent with soft candlelight and a sea of lights in the pine forest.
Stroll through the atmospheric exhibition with over 40 exhibitors - from artistic handicrafts to regional delicacies.
In the idyllic Brunnenhof courtyard, you can linger over warm food and drinks, feel the magic of Christmas and unwind -
without the hustle and bustle. A small, cosy Advent experience for guests of all ages - just like it used to be.
Opening hours:
13.11.-21.12.2025
Thursday and Friday: 12:00-18:00
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00-19:00
Monday 8.12.2025: 10:00-18:00
With free admission
Programme 2025
Every Saturday and Sunday in Advent Children's handicrafts from 14:00-17:00 Christmas story in the castle cellar 17:00
Post office for letters to the Christ Child
Friday 14.11. Peace march with musical accompaniment (lanterns are requested) Together we sing and pray for peace in the world and a peaceful pre-Christmas period
Saturday 15.11. Leopoldikirtag on the main square Bock beer table of the Pöllau music band in the castle cellar Sunday 16.11. Gastronomy opens from 16:00 due to clean-up work Exhibition from 10:00
Thursday 20.11. Muhr Hermi opens the Schlosskeller with a Christmas story
Friday 21.11 & Saturday 22.11. Work Shop Advent wreath tying, joint tying in the castle cellar with mulled wine and biscuits (only with registration on 0664/5427419)
Friday 28.11. Alpacas visit Soapstone carving from 14:00-17:00
Saturday 29.11. Alpacas visit
Sunday 30.11. Alpaca hike through the castle park
Sunday 07.12. Carriage rides from 14:00-17:00 At 17:00, St Nicholas reads a Christmas story in the castle cellar
Saturday 13.12. the helping angels from the Christ Child visit us
Saturday 20.12. Pony rides from 14:00-17:00 17:00 The Christ Child comes.
Date and time
Event location
Pöllau - Castle courtyard pöllau