--- title: Die Suche nach der Stillen Nacht url: "https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430037257/die-suche-nach-der-stillen-nacht.html" description: "\"THE SEARCH FOR THE SILENT NIGHT\"The well-known historical play \"The Search for the Silent Night\" will take place in 2025 from Fri 12.12 - Sun 14.12 in the Hochburg parish church together with the craft market directly in front of the Franz Xaver Gruber Memorial House." date: 2026-06-19 modified: 2026-09-12 --- # Die Suche nach der Stillen Nacht Die Suche nach der Stillen Nacht ================================== Hochburg-Ach, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/234998/0EDE57A4C5B1CCC32385B306E0DFDEC8DF0F9702E8A9B7CD55BB761F36CD868E/suchenachderstillennacht-c-franz-xaver-gruber-gemeinschaft-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/234999/C135FEF386813BAA03EB64DC86BF589BEA479BE411879A32136E2D8F74676FFB/historienspielhochburgentdeckerviertelbrothers-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/235000/4EAB8F365A962E486FCDCD2C541A23726948059B2DFC0C2DF7FB27163623CF50/historienspiel-c-fxg-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © Franz Xaver Gruber Gemeinschaft Close copyright [ ![THE SEARCH FOR THE SILENT NIGHT" in Hochburg-Ach: decorative lighting illuminates a snowy winter scene. In the centre is a large, illuminated fire basket. A banner with winter decorations and lettering stretches out above it. Visitors gather around the fire basket to enjoy the festive atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/234998/0EDE57A4C5B1CCC32385B306E0DFDEC8DF0F9702E8A9B7CD55BB761F36CD868E/suchenachderstillennacht-c-franz-xaver-gruber-gemeinschaft-jpg.jpg "© Franz Xaver Gruber Gemeinschaft") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/234998/0EDE57A4C5B1CCC32385B306E0DFDEC8DF0F9702E8A9B7CD55BB761F36CD868E/suchenachderstillennacht-c-franz-xaver-gruber-gemeinschaft-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel/Brothers Close copyright [ ![The historical play takes visitors back to the time when the world-famous song "Silent Night" was composed. Among other things, it also tells of the composer's childhood and the difficult time when he was secretly given organ lessons. In Oberndorf, he met Josef Mohr, who had written the lyrics to "Silent Night". On Christmas Eve 1818, the song was sung for the first time in the church in Oberndorf.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/234999/C135FEF386813BAA03EB64DC86BF589BEA479BE411879A32136E2D8F74676FFB/historienspielhochburgentdeckerviertelbrothers-jpg.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel/Brothers") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/234999/C135FEF386813BAA03EB64DC86BF589BEA479BE411879A32136E2D8F74676FFB/historienspielhochburgentdeckerviertelbrothers-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © Franz Xaver Gruber Gemeinschaft Close copyright [ ![THE SEARCH FOR THE SILENT NIGHT" in Hochburg-Ach: A group of people are standing in a traditionally designed room. An older man with grey hair and a younger couple with two children. They seem to be in an intimate moment of caring and togetherness. The room is richly decorated with ornamental elements and pieces of religious symbolism, indicating a religious site.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/235000/4EAB8F365A962E486FCDCD2C541A23726948059B2DFC0C2DF7FB27163623CF50/historienspiel-c-fxg-jpg.jpg "© Franz Xaver Gruber Gemeinschaft") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/235000/4EAB8F365A962E486FCDCD2C541A23726948059B2DFC0C2DF7FB27163623CF50/historienspiel-c-fxg-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel/Brothers Close copyright [ ![The historical play takes visitors back to the time when the world-famous song "Silent Night" was composed. Among other things, it also tells of the composer's childhood and the difficult time when he was secretly given organ lessons. In Oberndorf, he met Josef Mohr, who had written the lyrics to "Silent Night". On Christmas Eve 1818, the song was sung for the first time in the church in Oberndorf.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/235001/65570933750D9785B98F73B6109213524B64FD478AE4250D87CEBF05415025DD/historienspielhochburgentdeckerviertelbrothers-jpg.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel/Brothers") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/235001/65570933750D9785B98F73B6109213524B64FD478AE4250D87CEBF05415025DD/historienspielhochburgentdeckerviertelbrothers-jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Franz Xaver Gruber Str. 7 5122 Hochburg-Ach [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Franz%20Xaver%20Gruber%20Str.%207%2C%205122%20Hochburg-Ach "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Franz%20Xaver%20Gruber%20Str.%207%2C%205122%20Hochburg-Ach "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.12874&lon=12.877697&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) "THE SEARCH FOR THE SILENT NIGHT" The well-known historical play "The Search for the Silent Night" will take place in 2025 from Fri 12.12 - Sun 14.12 in the Hochburg parish church together with the craft market directly in front of the Franz Xaver Gruber Memorial House. Visitors are transported back to the time in which the world-famous song was written. They are taken on a journey to the various stages of the song stations of the song from Leipzig via Tyrol to Oberndorf and Hochburg. Among other things, you will learn about the composer's childhood and hear the song in different languages. Afterwards, you can visit the atmospheric craft market and admire old handicraft techniques. and admire old handicraft techniques. In the Franz Xaver Gruber Memorial House, life back in the the old days. There is music and singing in the parlor. It gets very cozy and 'stad' when stories are read aloud and childhood memories are awakened. Get a feel for life back then, let yourself be inspired by this unique and wonderful magic and discover the beauty of the pre-Christmas season in its natural and simple aspects. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Die Suche nach der Stillen Nacht** Franz Xaver Gruber Str. 7 5122 Hochburg-Ach mobile +43 664 4166702Show no. E-Mail [gerhard.haring@fxgruber.at](#mailto) Web [www.fxgruber.de](https://www.fxgruber.de "New window") https://www.fxgruber.de --- **Contact person** Mr Gerhard Haring Franz Xaver Gruber Str. 7 5122 Hochburg-Ach mobile +43 664 4166702Show no. E-Mail [gerhard.haring@fxgruber.at](#mailto) Web [www.fxgruber.de](https://www.fxgruber.de "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Price on request [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Season**- Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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