When the snow falls softly, bells ring in the church towers, and the sweet aromas of gingerbread, mulled wine and cinnamon is everywhere, Christmas is near. During the quietest time of the year, the romantic valley of Sarntal reminds us of Christmas as it used to be. Every year, visitors to the Alpine Advent Event are transported into the enchanting world of time-honoured, almost forgotten crafts, traditional customs and down-to-earth Sarntal conviviality in the heart of an enchanting winter landscape. The Sarntal Alpine Advent not only attracts visitors with original South Tyrolean Christmas traditions, but also brings back long-forgotten childhood memories.