Punch & St Nicholas at the sports ground 2026: Info | dierupps.at

Advent in Petronell-Carnuntum (Bruck an der Leitha, Lower Austria) enchants visitors with atmospheric winter traditions. A family-friendly celebration: Saint Nicholas visits all the village children, while the youth sports club serves punch, mulled cider (Glühmost) and hot tea. | (Note on Petronell Castle / Castle Park: The baroque castle is privately owned and does not host its own market in 2026; the village festivities centre on the church square and the sports grounds, as well as the "From Window to Window" initiative).* | | ## 13. Bad Deutsch-Altenburg Anyone looking for authentic pre-Christmas joy in the Carnuntum region and northern Burgenland will find the perfect meeting place at Punch & Saint Nicholas at the Sports Ground. The festive lighting and the scent of cinnamon, cloves and freshly baked pastries make up the charm of this market. Whether handmade regional crafts, musical ensembles or convivial gatherings at the punch stalls – Punch & Saint Nicholas at the Sports Ground reflects the warmth and tradition of the region. A historic castle and fortress backdrop like the one in Petronell-Carnuntum calls for a hot drink of first-class artisanal quality. The fruit press house Die Rupps from Höflein (Lower Austria) uses exclusively Austrian quality wines for its popular Organic Red Mulled Wine. As a zesty innovation, the new Rupps Calamansi Punch delights in 2026: this cross between mandarin and kumquat gives the hot drink an invigorating citrus note that complements the baroque ambience perfectly.

Opening hours & dates 2026

• Event period: Sunday, 06 December 2026 (St Nicholas Day)
• Opening hours: From 15:30:00
• Exact location: Club grounds / canteen ASV Petronell, Sportplatzstraße 1, 2404 Petronell-Carnuntum
• Official website & detailed programme: www.petronell.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.

An absolute crowd-pleaser is the velvety apricot punch: sun-ripened apricots combine full-bodied fruit sweetness with a delicate acid balance – pure fruity delight for the cold season.

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