Christmas Village SCHÖNLEITN
Unique in Austria - from November 19th, 2026
Whether you're on vacation, celebrating, or just visiting the SCHÖNLEITN Christmas Village—the first of its kind in the German-speaking world!—let yourself be enchanted by the special atmosphere.
A LIT-UP CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
Starting November 19, 2026, the quaint village of SCHÖNLEITN, with its traditional farmhouses, will be transformed into a glittering winter wonderland: illuminated Christmas trees, sparkling light displays, and an atmospheric program of events will enchant young and old alike.
- OVERNIGHT STAYS: from November 19th, 2026 until January 10th, 2027
- ADVENT PROGRAMME:
from November 19th until December 20th, 2026
every Thursday to Sunday, as well as on December 7th and 8th from 4.00PM
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE HIGHLIGHTS
A varied program of events awaits:
- Weather-proof ice skating (with skate rentals)
- Festive music & choral singing
- Readings & traditional customs such as the Perchten
- Food & hot drinks offered on the village square
- Visit of the petting zoo & animal farm
- Dogs are very welcome at the Christmas Village
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S
Christmas and New Year’s Eve are the highlights of the year in the Christmas Village! The special atmosphere in the village makes your vacation a unique experience:
- Elegant Christmas dinner & fondue evenings
- A real Carinthian Christmas tree in your apartment (without decorations)
- Traditional customs featuring the Christ Child and Perchten
- New Year’s Eve themed party with a dessert buffet in the village square
- Our family tip: special offers for the Christmas and Advent season
EXPERIENCE EVEN MORE
In addition to the enchanting atmosphere, much more awaits you in the beautiful Christmas village:
- Naturel guest activity program with torchlight and snowshoe hikes
- Rental of snowshoes, sleds, and hiking poles
- Ski school and ski rental in the village
- Free ski bus to Gerlitzen Alpe and the Dreiländereck
- Free ski pass for children (starting in mid-January at the Dreiländereck)
- Naturel SPA with indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and massage and beauty treatments
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES IN THE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
There's never a dull moment at BIBI's Kids' Club, even at Christmas:
- BIBI's Christmas Baking Shop
- BIBI's Christmas Post Office
- Petting Zoo
- Ice Skating in the Village Square
- Building Snowmen
CELEBRATIONS IN THE CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
Looking for a unique venue for your next celebration? The village of SCHÖNLEITN offers an atmospheric setting for any occasion:
- A lively (corporate) Christmas party
- An atmospheric family celebration
- A romantic dream wedding in a winter wonderland
- Unique seminars & team-building events
- Versatile meeting and event venue
Interested? Contact our event manager, Heidrun Heber, right away at +43 50 2384 - 210 or by email at seminar@naturelhotels.com
SUSTAINABLE MAGIC OF LIGHTS
To create this unique lighting experience, we were able to bring the professionals at MK Illumination on board. Based in Innsbruck, they are known worldwide for their spectacular light installations.
It was important to us to focus on sustainability:
- low power consumption
- sustainable materials
Look forward to a highly professional and unique lighting concept!
ADVENT IN CARINTHIA
The Christmas village of SCHÖNLEITN is part of Advent in Carinthia.
In Carinthia, the anticipation of Christmas is closely tied to customs and traditions. Get to know and discover the diversity and uniqueness of the pre-Christmas season in Carinthia—Advent in Carinthia brings together the best experiences.
Parking & Shuttle Service
For a stress-free and convenient arrival by car or train, simply use our shuttle service from the farmers' market grounds/Faak am See train station!
Our shuttle service is available from November 19 through December 20, Thursday through Sunday, as well as on December 7 and 8, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Arrival by car: Use the parking spaces at the farmers' market grounds (Bauernmarkt Gelände) in Faak. A free shuttle service takes you from there to the Christmas Village every 10 minutes.
Arrival by train: Take the shuttle from the train to the Christmas village! Our shuttle departs every 10 minutes from the farmers' market area (opposite Faak am See train station) to the SCHÖNLEITN Christmas village .
Since the 2026 Christmas Village is taking place for the first time, the images on this page are all AI-generated.
