--- title: Handwerksmarkt Hochburg url: "https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430240132/handwerksmarkt-hochburg.html" description: "Historical handicrafts marketFree admission to a very special Christmas market. In the garden of the Franz Xaver Gruber Memorial House and in the festively decorated Marktplatz next door, you will inevitably fall under the spell of \"Silent Night\". A handicraft market reviving old craft techniques has been set up to provide a fascinating framework to the historical pageant \"Auf der Suche nach der Stillen Nacht\" (Seeking Silent Night). It offers techniques that were customary here in Hochburg during the period in which the world-famous hymn was composed, for example broom binding, basket weaving, shingle making, carving, forging, glass blowing, clay work and much more. Lovingly hand-crafted products by local artists are on sale in a wonderfully tranquil, sparkling atmosphere. All participants are also dressed up in historical outfits.There is also lots to discover for younger visitors, such as donkeys and sheep. \"Auf der Suche nach der Stillen Nacht\" (Seeking Silent Night) is the market slogan. Be inspired by this magical, unique atmosphere and discover the beauty of simplicity and natural art.The handicrafts market starts one hour before the historical pageant \"Auf der Suche nach der Stillen Nacht\" (Seeking Silent Night)." image: "https://www.quellenviertel.at/fileadmin/user_upload/quellenviertel.at/Logos/animated_quellenviertel_logos_typo3_css.svg" date: 2026-06-19 modified: 2026-08-20 --- # Handwerksmarkt Hochburg Handwerksmarkt Hochburg ========================= 11.12.2026 / 15:00- 21:00 ([Further dates](#)) Hochburg-Ach, Franz Xaver Gruber Memorial House Ausstellung, Brauchtumsveranstaltung, Adventmarkt, Kunstausstellung, Weihnachts-, Adventveranstaltung ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/263188/13B261076FE6E49A7CA1887CF792129603F33E79AD6C8A8135723A23F5FEFA6F/eselhandwerksmarkthochburg-entdeckerviertelbrothers.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/263189/C17B8FBD676DAB356C7458035C7ABC16AAA9C628BA507CA7142904ACAF232771/die-suche-nach-der-stillen-nacht-by-fxg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/263190/32A75147DCD5BE2624C8B3759D655B66A68A482EF642ED5EF0CD0F662F969B93/handwerksmarkt-hochburg-ach.jpg) Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel_Brothers Close copyright [ ![Donkey walk at the Advent market in Hochburg Ach](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/263188/13B261076FE6E49A7CA1887CF792129603F33E79AD6C8A8135723A23F5FEFA6F/eselhandwerksmarkthochburg-entdeckerviertelbrothers.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel_Brothers") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/263188/13B261076FE6E49A7CA1887CF792129603F33E79AD6C8A8135723A23F5FEFA6F/eselhandwerksmarkthochburg-entdeckerviertelbrothers.jpg) Open copyright © Franz Xaver Gruber Gemeinschaft Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/263189/C17B8FBD676DAB356C7458035C7ABC16AAA9C628BA507CA7142904ACAF232771/die-suche-nach-der-stillen-nacht-by-fxg.jpg "© Franz Xaver Gruber Gemeinschaft") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/263189/C17B8FBD676DAB356C7458035C7ABC16AAA9C628BA507CA7142904ACAF232771/die-suche-nach-der-stillen-nacht-by-fxg.jpg) Open copyright © Franz Xaver Gruber Gemeinschaft Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/263190/32A75147DCD5BE2624C8B3759D655B66A68A482EF642ED5EF0CD0F662F969B93/handwerksmarkt-hochburg-ach.jpg "© Franz Xaver Gruber Gemeinschaft") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/263190/32A75147DCD5BE2624C8B3759D655B66A68A482EF642ED5EF0CD0F662F969B93/handwerksmarkt-hochburg-ach.jpg) Open copyright © Gruber Gemeinschaft Close copyright [ ![Craft market in Hochburg with Christmas lights](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/263191/A41A68473D1C6634201FB0A76180A88F31DB639CDD3C2F9AA081A3FA1346F278/handwerksmarkt-c2a9franz-xaver-gruber-gemeinschaft.jpg "© Gruber Gemeinschaft") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/263191/A41A68473D1C6634201FB0A76180A88F31DB639CDD3C2F9AA081A3FA1346F278/handwerksmarkt-c2a9franz-xaver-gruber-gemeinschaft.jpg) Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel_Brothers Close copyright [ ![ExhibitorsCraft marketHochburg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/263192/E7A27B2A6BFFD646FBC38EDB48DC6D2E99B6C4FC2727BDF3DFCFAEE64C9B2582/austellerhandwerksmarkthochburg-c2a9entdeckerviertelbrothers.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel_Brothers") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/263192/E7A27B2A6BFFD646FBC38EDB48DC6D2E99B6C4FC2727BDF3DFCFAEE64C9B2582/austellerhandwerksmarkthochburg-c2a9entdeckerviertelbrothers.jpg) Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel_Brothers Close copyright [ ![Farrier craft marketHochburg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/263193/C3E24DEFD6B1EDAF3AEC7DC6C7C1FA7A582D32055C7FA88EDC09CEB338B720E5/hufschmiedhandwerksmarkthochburg-c2a9entdeckerviertelbrothers.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel_Brothers") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/263193/C3E24DEFD6B1EDAF3AEC7DC6C7C1FA7A582D32055C7FA88EDC09CEB338B720E5/hufschmiedhandwerksmarkthochburg-c2a9entdeckerviertelbrothers.jpg) Open copyright © Gruber Gemeinschaft Close copyright [ ![Craft](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/263194/D33486D14B909B6476A7B78A73A62C74AB276050132BE006C791A1F93F4D7091/handwerksmarkt1-c2a9franz-xaver-gruber-gemeinschaft.jpg "© Gruber Gemeinschaft") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/263194/D33486D14B909B6476A7B78A73A62C74AB276050132BE006C791A1F93F4D7091/handwerksmarkt1-c2a9franz-xaver-gruber-gemeinschaft.jpg) Open copyright © Gruber Gemeinschaft Close copyright [ ![Craft market](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/263195/5FF940DF20B7C4168660983B18C7DDA4663FC89357B4FE98C4FA08FFBEFACE97/handwerksmarkt2-c2a9franz-xaver-gruber-gemeinschaft.jpg "© Gruber Gemeinschaft") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/263195/5FF940DF20B7C4168660983B18C7DDA4663FC89357B4FE98C4FA08FFBEFACE97/handwerksmarkt2-c2a9franz-xaver-gruber-gemeinschaft.jpg) Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel/Brothers Close copyright [ ![Historic craft market at the birthplace of Franz Xaver Gruber. "In search of the Silent Night" is also the motto of the market. In the garden of the Franz Xaver Gruber memorial house and on the atmospheric market square next to it, you will inevitably be enchanted by a touch of "Silent Night". Cities - Culture - Customs, Advent, Advent market, Snow, Silent Night, Winter, Animal, Donkey, Mammal Historic craft market at the birthplace of Franz Xaver Gruber. "In search of the Silent Night" is also the motto of the market. In the garden of the Franz Xaver Gruber memorial house and on the atmospheric market square next to it, you will inevitably be enchanted by a touch of "Silent Night".](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/263196/D6502D588A7B8E1C08BD5002300A0E8AC23F36083F73D915D220C19351DA8FC6/handwerksmarkthochburg-ach-by-fx-gruber-gemeinschaft-3-jpg.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel/Brothers") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/263196/D6502D588A7B8E1C08BD5002300A0E8AC23F36083F73D915D220C19351DA8FC6/handwerksmarkthochburg-ach-by-fx-gruber-gemeinschaft-3-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel/Brothers Close copyright [ ![Franz-Xaver Gruber, the composer of the world-famous Christmas carol 'Silent Night, Holy Night' was born in Hochburg-Ach on 25 November 1787. The museum dedicated to him in Hochburg is a more than 200-year-old wooden building that is identical in style, form and design to the house where he was born. The furnishings and fittings of the Heimathaus illustrate the former rural living and working environment. Towns - Culture - Customs, Advent, Advent market, Snow, Silent Night, Winter, House, Housing, Outdoors, Shelter, Tree Historical craft market at the birthplace of Franz Xaver Gruber. "In search of the Silent Night" is also the motto of the market. In the garden of the Franz Xaver Gruber memorial house and on the atmospheric market square next to it, you will inevitably be enchanted by a touch of "Silent Night".](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/263197/054403DD14D4001EACB2D0FD7F176AC3DCEC34F1CE681DF3F18BD39812042A38/fxg-gedaechtnishausentdeckerviertel-1-jpg.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel/Brothers") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/263197/054403DD14D4001EACB2D0FD7F176AC3DCEC34F1CE681DF3F18BD39812042A38/fxg-gedaechtnishausentdeckerviertel-1-jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Free entry Franz-Xaver-Gruber-Str. 44 5122 Hochburg-Ach [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Franz-Xaver-Gruber-Str.%2044%2C%205122%20Hochburg-Ach "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Franz-Xaver-Gruber-Str.%2044%2C%205122%20Hochburg-Ach "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.13085&lon=12.87906&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) [ Event information ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------------- **Historical handicrafts market** Free admission to a very special Christmas market. In the garden of the Franz Xaver Gruber Memorial House and in the festively decorated Marktplatz next door, you will inevitably fall under the spell of "Silent Night". A handicraft market reviving old craft techniques has been set up to provide a fascinating framework to the historical pageant "Auf der Suche nach der Stillen Nacht" (Seeking Silent Night). It offers techniques that were customary here in Hochburg during the period in which the world-famous hymn was composed, for example broom binding, basket weaving, shingle making, carving, forging, glass blowing, clay work and much more. Lovingly hand-crafted products by local artists are on sale in a wonderfully tranquil, sparkling atmosphere. All participants are also dressed up in historical outfits. There is also lots to discover for younger visitors, such as donkeys and sheep. "Auf der Suche nach der Stillen Nacht" (Seeking Silent Night) is the market slogan. Be inspired by this magical, unique atmosphere and discover the beauty of simplicity and natural art. The handicrafts market starts one hour before the historical pageant "Auf der Suche nach der Stillen Nacht" (Seeking Silent Night). [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Franz Xaver Gruber Gemeinschaft** Franz-Xaver-Gruber-Str. 1, 5122 Hochburg-Ach mobile+43 664 4166702 E-Mail[Haring.gerhard@icloud.com](#mailto) Web[www.fxgruber.at](http://www.fxgruber.at) book a ticket [book a ticket](http://www.fxgruber.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Event date(s) ](#ttgCollapseVeranstaltungstermine) ------------------------------------------------------ [ Event location ](#ttgCollapseVeranstaltungsorte) ---------------------------------------------------- **Franz Xaver Gruber Memorial House** Franz-Xaver-Gruber-Str. 44, 5122 Hochburg-Ach E-Mail Web [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**​Tickets and ticket prices for the historical pageant on request! Contact: Gerhard Haring, tel.: +43 664 166 702 - Free entry [book a ticket](http://www.fxgruber.at "New window") [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Toilet facility [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Somewhat suitable for wheelchairs: Assistance is sometimes necessary. The measurements do not (fully) conform to the legally stipulated ÖNORM. 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