Magical Advent season in Imst - with highlights for heart and soul

Updated 23.11.2022

The days are getting shorter, Christmas is approaching - and the year is advancing with great strides towards radiant highlights in the Outdoor Region Imst: the Advent Market in Imst and the 25th Guinness Irish Christmas Festival with the Original Show, which is presenting its anniversary programme this year.

It is the time to bring light into the darkness of the season, to fill and experience the winter months with epicurean delights, traditional rites and time-honoured customs. With art, culture and music that enchant the heart of the visitor. Thanks to sustainable, climate-friendly travel, the outdoor region of Imst can be reached stress-free by train or bus from Austria, Germany, Switzerland or Italy. The cosy alleys of Imst's upper town invite you to take a romantic tour: the Krippele Schaug'n. From 26 November 2022 to 6 January 2023, young and old can marvel at the elaborate masterpieces of the cot builders and amateur carvers on the cot trail between St. John's Church and the Imst Parish Church. A special experience for the whole family, because along the illuminated and decorated alleys there are 21 stations where you can admire classical, Alpine and also oriental treasures. More details are available here. From 25 November to 11 December 2022, the small town of Imst will be transformed into a stage for art and culture. The terms "SPAZIEREN - BETRACHTEN - ERLEBEN - VERWEILEN" characterise the idea of this year's Kunststraße. Sculptures, walking acts and art portraits occupy public spaces. Works of art in shop windows and galleries invite you to look at them - at your own pace and to your own taste. The great thing is that you can immerse yourself in the work of the artists in residence and literally look over their shoulders as they work. If you are looking for exciting encounters, you can find more information online. The pre-Christmas season can be so beautiful. With many events around Advent as well as a special programme and concerts for the little ones. All other dates for the Christmas markets, Advent carol singing and events are already entered in the online calendar at: www.imster-advent.at. Imst Christmas Market 2022: 22 November to 23 December 2022 behind the Imst St. John's Church with handicrafts, jewellery, Christmas decorations as well as culinary delights - and a musical accompanying programme.Kunststraße Imst: Opening on 25 November 2022, 7pm, at the Theodor von Hörmann Municipal Gallery, Stadtplatz.Imst Nativity Scene Trail: 26 November 2022 to 6 January 2023.Imst Christmas House: opening from 20 November 2022 to 23 December 2022 with arts and crafts by regional artists.25th Guiness Irish Christmas Festival, 27 November 2022, 8 p.m., Imst Agricultural Centre.Advent reading with the well-known ORF presenter Waltraud Kiechl on 8 December 2022, at 5 p.m. in the Imst St. John's Church with contemplative Christmas stories and Christmas tales, musically framed by Single Malt.More detailed information can be found here: www.imster-advent.at