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Advent for body and soul in the beautiful Leutaschtal!

Leutascher Kapellenadvent

Chapel hikes followed by a visit to get to know local delicacies!

Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of the Leutascher Kapellenadvent, a unique event that takes you on a contemplative journey through the wintry landscape of Leutasch. Beginning on the first Advent weekend, this Christmas market offers a special combination of nature experiences, cultural sounds, and traditional Tyrolean hospitality. Experience a nostalgic hike through the wildly romantic Leutaschtal, passing by historic chapels, accompanied by the musical background of various choirs or brass groups. Afterwards, a cozy gathering awaits with regional delicacies in various Leutascher restaurants. The Leutascher Kapellenadvent is not only a feast for the senses but also a testament to the deeply rooted traditions and the vibrant community in the region.

November 27, 2026 - December 19, 2026

Friday, November 27, 2026

05:00 PM

Saturday, November 28, 2026

05:00 PM

Friday, December 04, 2026

05:00 PM

Saturday, December 05, 2026

05:00 PM

Friday, December 11, 2026

05:00 PM

Saturday, December 12, 2026

05:00 PM

Friday, December 18, 2026

05:00 PM

Saturday, December 19, 2026

05:00 PM

Kapellenadvent Leutasch (torchlit walks from chapel to chapel)

Leutasch

Important Notes:

  • On the Advent weekends Fridays and Saturdays
  • Free participation in the chapel hikes
  • Participation without prior registration
  • Each chapel hike is accompanied by a singing or brass group
  • If you have a lantern, feel free to bring it along
  • When stopping at the restaurants after the chapel hikes, please make a reservation early
  • Participation in the chapel hikes is at your own risk


Under the starry sky

Chapels in Leutasch

This is how the Leutasch Valley presents itself. Impressive numbers, considering that at the time most of the chapels were built, the valley had fewer than 1,000 inhabitants.

The fact that there are so many chapels in our valley as witnesses of lived popular piety has one main reason: the size and extent of the community over more than 20 kilometers. The great distance of the widely scattered localities to the responsible churches was often the reason for building a chapel. This was not only a place of prayer but also the "meeting point" of the community that people relied on.

Survived diseases and disasters, the return from war and captivity, and even fulfilled love and blessings of children prompted the construction of a chapel.

Thus, each chapel has its own story as well as its own saints and patrons.

Karte des Ahrtal-Radwegs mit Tour-Punkten und Wasserläufen.

Advent for body and soul in the beautiful Leutasch Valley

Program 2026

We wish all hikers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Dear residents and guests of Leutasch,
we warmly invite you to join us in our inns for a cozy conclusion after the chapel hikes. Sitting together and "Hoangartn" is simply part of the pre-Christmas season and contributes to the special Advent magic in Leutasch.
Take a little time for yourself, because:
Advent in Leutasch is good for me!

Our gratitude
A heartfelt thank you to all the hosts and hostesses who open their establishments for us in advance and spoil visitors after the hikes with delicious specialties.
We also thank the Leutasch Mountain Rescue and the Oberleutasch and Unterleutasch fire departments, who ensure the safety of all participants during the hikes.

1st ADVENT WEEKEND

Friday, November 27, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Hike to the Obern Chapel and further to the Öfen Chapel (No. 2, No. 3), Crucifixion Group, St. Martin's Image in the Öfen.

Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Hike to Kreith Chapel and further to Oberweidach Chapel (No. 8, No. 7).

  • Meeting point: Parking lot Music Pavilion (P15), Weidach.
  • Refreshments: Afterwards, meet on the terrace of Polis Hütte in Gasse by the open fire for mulled wine, punch, hot cranberry juice, and more.
  • Restaurant reservation: No reservation required.

2nd ADVENT WEEKEND

Friday, December 4, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Hike to the Chapel Obere Gasse and to the Lehner Chapel (No. 9, No. 10).

  • Meeting point: Parking lot football field/sports field (P21), Weidach. After the Lehner Chapel, a shuttle bus will return to the parking lot.
  • Refreshments: Afterwards, we will meet on the terrace of Polis Hütte in Gasse by the open fire for mulled wine, punch, hot apricot and more.
  • Restaurant Reservation: No reservation required.
Saturday, 05.12.26 | 5:00 PM

Hike to Mahder Chapel and further to the new Fisher Chapel in Neuleutasch (No. 20, No. 22).

  • Meeting point: Parking lot Neuleutasch (P17), Neuleutasch.
  • Refreshments: Afterwards, we will meet on the terrace of Polis Hütte in Gasse by the open fire for mulled wine, punch, hot Aperol, and more.
  • Restaurant reservation: No reservation needed

3rd ADVENT WEEKEND

Friday, December 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Hike to the Itzl Chapel and further to the Zenz Chapel in Unterleutasch at the Sonnenhöfen (No. 15, No. 16).

Saturday, 12.12.26 | 5:00 PM

Hike from the Reindlau Chapel to the Oberlochlehn Chapel and to the Lochlehn Chapel (N. 12, No. 13, No. 14).

  • Meeting point: Puitbach/Ahrn parking lot (P13), Ahrn. A shuttle bus is available back to the parking lot at the 3rd chapel.
  • Refreshments: Afterwards, we will meet at the Inn Zur Mühle in Burggraben for soup with crispy noodles and lamb ragout with bread dumplings.
  • Restaurant reservation: Tel. +43 5214 6712 or email: info@gasthof-zur-muehle.at

4th ADVENT WEEKEND

Friday, 18.12.26 | 5:00 PM

Hike to the Schneiderlias Chapel and continue to the Ferl Chapel (No. 5, No. 4), return to the parking lot.

  • Meeting point: Parking lot at the Marigold (formerly Gasthof Zugspitze), Platzl.
  • Refreshments: Afterward, we meet at the Mundestadl in Moos for roast pork with sauerkraut and dumplings, mulled wine, and punch.
  • Restaurant reservation: Tel. +43 5214 20008 or email: mundestadl@aon.at
Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM

From the Ostbach Bridge hike over the fields to the Mundekapelle and to the Mooskapelle (No. 21, No. 1), back to the parking lot in Munde.

  • Meeting point: Parking lot Munde (P18), Moos. From there, shuttle bus to the Ostbach Bridge.
  • Refreshments: Afterwards, we meet at aHORN in Moos for Zottlbratl with Spatzln and vegetables (Highland beef from our own organic farm) and homemade cakes.
  • Restaurant reservation: Tel.+43 677 62929621 or email: office@ahorn-tirol.at
Leutascher Chapel Advent - Advent in Tyrol

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Festive Moments

More highlights for the Advent and Christmas season in Leutasch

Katzenkopf valley station

Procession with "Krampus" demons

Saturday, 28/11/2026 at 18:00

Music Pavilion in Leutasch, Leutasch

Leutasch Christmas Market

Sunday, 06/12/2026 at 15:00
A rustic wooden cabin at night, surrounded by snow. Old tools and a lantern are nearby.

At the manger in Föhrenwald, Leutasch

“Anklöpfeln” at the Föhrenwald Nativity

Wednesday, 09/12/2026 at 19:00

Advent diversity

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