St. Wolfgang and Filzmoos Mountain Advent

12–14 December 2025

Dates

2 days

Duration

12+

Years

easy

❄️The journey takes you through one of the most beautiful regions of Austria – the Salzkammergut area, known for its mountains rising above emerald lakes, peaceful alpine villages, and traditional Advent customs.

This tour combines two of Austria’s most beautiful winter worlds – the fairytale town of St. Wolfgang on Lake Wolfgangsee, one of the most romantic places in the Salzkammergut, and the mountain Advent in Filzmoos, which leads you through a lantern- and torch-lit forest to the mountain huts of Hofalmen.

🏞️ St. Wolfgang am Wolfgangsee – the Christmas capital of the Salzkammergut

On the northern slopes of the Salzburg Alps, by the crystal-clear Lake Wolfgangsee, lies one of the most beautiful villages in Austria – St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut.
Surrounded by the Schafberg and Zwölferhorn mountains, this place combines mountain tranquility with the elegance of old alpine tourism. During December, the shore is illuminated by hundreds of lanterns, and the centerpiece is the floating Peace Lantern – the symbol of the Wolfgangsee Advent. The streets are filled with the scent of cinnamon, roasted almonds, and mulled wine, while craftsmen in wooden stalls create handmade gifts and Christmas decorations.
It is a true encounter of Austria’s natural beauty and Christmas tradition – peaceful, warm, and picturesque.

🏔️ Filzmoos – a mountain village beneath the Bischofsmütze peak

On the southern side of the Salzburg Alps, beneath the dramatic peaks of the Dachstein massif and the distinctive Bischofsmütze rock (2,458 m), lies the mountain village of Filzmoos – known for its ski slopes, hiking trails, and the unique Hofalmen Advent.
A forest path illuminated by lanterns leads to the mountain huts Unterhofalm and Oberhofalm, through the scent of spruce and the silence of snowy slopes. Horse-drawn carriages transport visitors, and in the huts you can taste homemade cakes, teas, and mulled wine accompanied by traditional music.
This is not a typical Christmas market – it is a mountain experience of light, silence, and snow, reminiscent of a time when holidays were simple and warm. Unlike commercial Christmas markets, here you will find true Alpine peace – a mountain setting, gentle music, homemade specialties, and fresh snow underfoot.

🥾 Rossbrand (1,768 m) – a panoramic peak above the clouds

The second day brings a true mountain adventure. Rising above Filzmoos is Rossbrand, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Salzburg region. From the summit, you can enjoy views of more than 150 Alpine peaks – from the Tennengebirge and Radstädter Tauern to the magnificent Dachstein.
The trail leads through snowy forests and open slopes, ideal for a winter hike and for those who love the tranquility of nature. At the top, there is the Bischofalm mountain hut where hikers can warm up with a hot tea and enjoy the breathtaking views.

DEPARTURE LOCATION	The parking lot at the municipality New Belgrade
DEPARTURE TIME	23.00 h
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE	Transportation from Belgrade One night with breakfast in a 3* hotel in Austria, in the Salzburger Land region - double, triple, and quadruple rooms with private bathrooms Tour of St. Wolfgang am Wolfgangsee Hiking tour and ticket for Filzmoos Advent Hiking tour with local guide – Ascent to Rossbrand Tours according to the program and tour guide Local taxes
NOT INCLUDED	Other meals and individual costs not mentioned Possible use of the cable car on the second day for the hiking tour or independent exploration of the area (25 EUR for a round-trip ticket). International travel insurance

Additional notes:

Equipment for the St. Wolfgang and Filzmoos Mountain Advent Tour in the Salzburg Alps: Deep and warm hiking boots, layered warmer clothing for winter conditions (winter jacket, hat, under cap, gloves, active clothes), winter hiking pants or ski pants, waterproof hiking backpack, we recommend hiking poles and gaiters, headlamp, spare cover. You must bring enough water (1.5 l), one meal, energy bars, dried fruit.
The tour is organized for at least 15 registered passengers.
Conditions for entering Austria: It is obligatory to bring a passport, it is necessary that the validity of the passport lasts at least 3 months before the expiration date.
International travel insurance: the price of travel insurance for Austria is 200 RSD per day. If you wish to purchase travel insurance through us, please send us your personal identification number (JMBG) and passport number when registering.
In case of changes in the monetary market, as well as changes in the prices of carriers and other service providers, the agency reserves the right to adjust the price of the arrangement.
In case of an insufficient number of registered passengers or unfavorable weather conditions, the deadline for notification of postponement or cancellation of the tour is 3 days before departure.
Accommodation: Double, triple, and quadruple rooms with private bathrooms in a 3* hotel in Austria, near Filzmoos.
Food: one breakfast is provided
Photos used in the gallery: Filzmoos night with balloons, MatthiasKabel, CC BY-SA 3.0, Blick auf St. Wolfgang vom Kalvarienber, Ubimo, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Reservations for the St. Wolfgang and Filzmoos Mountain Advent tour in the Salzburg Alps:
- When applying, EUR 100 is paid, and the rest of EUR 180 is no later than December 10, 2025 (payment is made through an account in the dinar equivalent at the mid-rate of the NBS on the day of payment).
- Own transportation: own transport is not possible for this tour.
Trip cancellations by passengers:
If the Traveler cancels the trip in a timely manner (90 to 45 days), the Organizer has the right to compensation only for the incurred administrative costs.
- 10% if the trip is cancelled 44 to 30 days before the start of the trip,
- 20% if cancelled 29 to 20 days before the start of the trip,
- 40% if cancelled 19 to 15 days before the start of the trip,
- 80% if canceled 14 to 10 days before the start of the trip,
- 90% if canceled 9 to 6 days before the start of the trip,
- 100% if cancelled 5 to 0 days before the start of the trip or during the trip.

The organizer reserves the right to correct prices due to changes in the monetary market or changes in accommodation or transportation prices, as well as the right to change the travel program (order of certain contents in the program due to objective circumstances).

Pricelist number 2 from 08.12.2025.

With this program are valid General conditions of travel organizer of the travel agency Explore Balkans doo.

license number OTP 22/2024, A category.

First day (Friday): departure from Belgrade

Departure from Belgrade from the parking lot of the municipality of Novi Beograd at 11:00 p.m.
Night drive through Croatia and Austria with breaks along the way.

Second day (Saturday): St. Wolfgang - Filzmoos advent

Arrival to St. Wolfgang na jezeru Wolfgangsee around 9 am.
One of the most beautiful places in the Salzkammergut, surrounded by the Schafberg and Zwölferhorn mountains, radiates Christmas spirit and a traditional Alpine atmosphere.
A walk along the lake shore and through the old village center – visiting St. Wolfgang Church, the craft stalls, and the famous café Im Weissen Rössl on the lake shore.
The floating Peace Lantern on the water, the scent of cinnamon, and Alpine music create a unique atmosphere in this Advent village.
Free time for lunch and enjoying the Advent market by the lake.
In the afternoon (around 1 PM), departure to the mountain village of Filzmoos, at the foot of the Dachstein massif and Bischofsmütze (about 1 hour drive).
Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Radstadt or Eben im Pongau. Short rest and preparation for the Advent visit.

Advent in Filzmoos (3:30 PM–7:00 PM)

The mountain trail Adventweg Hofalmen – a walking path through a snowy forest illuminated by lanterns. The scent of pine, the sound of bells, and warm drinks in the Unterhofalm and Oberhofalm huts make this Advent a unique experience of silence and light.
Free time for dinner in the huts (hot meal, mulled wine, Christmas cakes).
Return to the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay.

Third day (Sunday): Rossbrand hiking – Belgrade

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
Departure from the hotel around 8:30 AM and drive to Filzmoos (20 minutes).

Ascent to Rossbrand (1,768 m)

A winter hiking tour of an easier level – a combination of cable car ride and walking through the snowy landscape to one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Salzburg Alps.
Due to winter conditions and the presence of skiers on the slopes, it is not possible to walk from the valley; instead, the starting point of the tour is reached by the Papageno cable car from the center of Filzmoos (the cable car surcharge of 25 EUR is not included in the package price and is payable on the spot).
From the upper cable car station, the trail leads through a winter forest and wide switchbacks to a panoramic bend, then moderately uphill towards the Radstädter Hütte mountain hut, where you can take a break for a hot drink and enjoy the view.
From the summit of Rossbrand (1,768 m), there is a spectacular view of more than 150 Alpine peaks – Dachstein, Gosaukamm, Bischofsmütze, Tennengebirge, Hochkönig, and the High Tauern.
Trail information: length 8 km, duration about 3 hours, ascent/descent about 200 m.
If required by the conditions on the ground, the guide may modify the length and difficulty of the trail.
For participants who do not wish to go hiking, there is an option to spend the day in the center of Filzmoos, in one of the mountain huts, or to enjoy a panoramic cable car ride (with a surcharge of 25 EUR payable on the spot).
Return to the valley. Departure for Belgrade around 3:00 PM. Breaks along the way.
Arrival in Belgrade around midnight. The exact return time depends on road conditions and border crossings.