Loretto Advent 2026: Info | dierupps.at

Advent in Loretto (Eisenstadt-Umgebung, Burgenland) enchants visitors with atmospheric winter traditions. An impressive baroque pilgrimage site. An all-day craft market featuring woodturnery, candles, liqueurs, choral music, and steaming pilgrim punch. If you are looking for authentic pre-Christmas joy in the Carnuntum and Northern Burgenland region, the Advent Atmosphere & Advent Market at the Maria Loretto Basilica is the perfect meeting place. The festive lighting and the scent of cinnamon, cloves, and freshly baked pastries create the unique charm of this market. Whether handcrafted artisan goods from the region, musical ensembles, or sociable gatherings at the punch stands – the Advent Atmosphere & Advent Market at the Maria Loretto Basilica reflects the warmth and tradition of the region. A backdrop steeped in history such as Loretto's calls for a hot drink of first-class artisan quality. The fruit press house Die Rupps from Höflein (Lower Austria) uses exclusively Austrian quality wines for their popular Organic Red Mulled Wine. As a zesty innovation, the new Rupps Calamansi Punch delights in 2026: this cross between mandarin and kumquat lends the hot drink an invigorating citrus note that complements the baroque ambience perfectly.

Opening hours & dates 2026

• Event period: 22.11.2026 (Pre-Advent Sunday)
• Opening hours: Sunday 10:00 – 19:00 (St Cecilia's concert in the afternoon)
• Exact location: Forecourt of the Maria Loretto Basilica & festival hall, Hauptplatz 1, 2443 Loretto
• Official website & detailed programme: www.loretto.bgld.gv.at

Atmosphere & highlights on site

Festive lights, regional handicrafts and warming hot drinks create an unforgettable pre-Christmas atmosphere.

Treat recommendation from Die Rupps: genuine vintner's punch for the festive season

A cosy visit to the market calls for a hot drink of first-class artisan quality. True to the philosophy of cellar master Gerald Rupp – "Only good wine makes good mulled wine!" – family business Die Rupps from Höflein (Lower Austria) relies exclusively on the finest base wines and natural spice extracts rather than artificial flavourings.

Classic craftsmanship for special moments: the Rupps Feuerzangenbowle combines rich red wine with the characteristic caramel note of melted sugarloaf and fine winter spices.

Note: All dates and opening hours are based on official advance announcements for the 2026 season. Please check www.loretto.bgld.gv.at before your visit.