Festive Advent in the centuries-old barn!

Tirolean Mountain Christmas in Achenkirch

Step into the enchanting world of the Sixenhof farm, where the centuries-old stable comes to life with life-size figures and live animals, transporting you back to days gone by. Experience the unique Achental rendition of the birth of Christ, beautifully narrated with captivating wall projections. Your ticket to the Tirolean Mountain Christmas also opens the doors to the exhibition rooms of the Sixenhof local history museum. In the farmer's bedroom, you can admire a traditionally adorned Christmas tree and one of the oldest nativity scenes in the Achental. Tip: Take a scenic boat trip with the Achenseeschifffahrt to the Scholastika pier, from where it's a 15-minute walk to the captivating Mountain Christmas at the Sixenhof local history museum.

The Tirolean Mountain Christmas takes place from 27 November to 27 December 2026, from Friday to Sunday. It is additionally open on 8 December. Groups can book at any time on request.

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For details on opening hours, admission fees and group bookings, visit sixenhof.at.

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The image depicts an old workshop at the History museum Sixenhof in Achenkirch filled with various tools, including hammers, chisels, and lanterns, organized on a stone wall shelf.

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The picture shows a nativity scene in the history museum Sixenhof in Achenkirch with figures of Mary, Joseph and a newborn baby in straw. A donkey can be seen in the background.

Tyrolean Mountain Christmas at the Sixenhof

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An der Schiffsanlegestelle Scholastika in Achenkirch am Achensee locken hell erleuchtete Marktstände mit Kunsthandwerk zur Landweihnacht. /// The Christmas market on the Scholastika pier in Achenkirch am Achensee attracts visitors with brightly lit market stalls selling artisan wares.

Landweihnacht at the Kräuterhüttl

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