The ski resort Bürgeralpe – Mariazell is located in the. For skiing and snowboarding, there are 11 km of slopes available. 5 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 864 and 1,267 m.

The Bürgeralpe ski resort is accessible via Mariazell and St. Sebastian. The slopes here are suitable for everyone – from beginners to advanced skiers. The family run, also called the “Panorama slope”, offers ideal conditions for long, carving curves. Additional offers from this winter sports resort include a toboggan run, the “Dreiseenblick” winter hiking path and a floodlit touring ski route. A children’s area as well as special offers for students complete the offering.Pistengütesiegel.

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The ski resort Gemeindealpe – Mitterbach am Erlaufsee is located in the District of Lilienfeld For skiing and snowboarding, there are 15.5 km of slopes available. 4 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 800 and 1,626 m.
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The ski resort Annaberg is located in the District of Lilienfeld. For skiing and snowboarding, there are 12.5 km of slopes available. 6 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 896 and 1,334 m.

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This crib in a Privathaus at Calvary shows 12 scenes from the New Testament with 130 moving figures on a crib.

Does Christmas sometimes seem like it has become too loud and garish and commercial?
Come to the Mariazell Advent and rediscover a magic you may have thought lost forever. For centuries, Mariazell has been a spiritual center and a meeting place for pilgrims and other seekers of peace and tranquility from around the world. It is no wonder that Advent here is so uniquely traditional. Against the backdrop of the basilica and the snow-covered mountains of Mariazeller Land, the focus here is on the quieter, more contemplative aspects of Advent. Experience the magic of Advent with all your senses.

Close your eyes and let memories of Christmases past live again. As you stroll through the snow-covered lanes of Mariazell, you’ll invariably find yourself humming a classic Christmas carol. You won’t hear any “Ho, ho, hos!” here. In keeping with Austrian custom, it is the Christ Child himself who reigns supreme (with hosts of angels as helpers). Santa Claus can stay where he is, in the big cities. The heart of the market is directly in front of the imposing basilica. There, stands made of Styrian pine are set up for selling genuine and authentic products. With lovely carols and Christmas fragrances filling the air, everyone lingers and relaxes, far from the stress of shopping and the frantic bustle of garish markets.

The attractions include the world’s largest Advent wreath, a 5-meter tall lebkuchen house made of more than 1000 kg of real honey lebkuchen, the live Mariazell nativity scene, the house-high Mariazell Advent calendar, plus the Mariazell Railroad and the Mariazell Angel’s Post Office… to name just a few. An extensive program of activities is lined up for each weekend in Advent. The events range from readings, Advent singing and Gospel music concerts to nativity plays, fairytale theater, regional choirs and music groups. There are also romantic Advent strolls, torch-lit hikes and much more. All this helps the people of Mariazell and their guests to approach the wonderful feast of Christmas with a better understanding of all its many aspects.