Silent Night Tour

In search of the world famous Christmas carol Silent Night.

200 years ago, Franz Xaver Gruber and Joseph Mohr composed 'Silent Night, Holy Night'. Join us as we visit various memorials and stops of this fascinating story.

Part 1: Guided walking tour

On this walking tour we follow the footsteps of Joseph Mohr in the city of Salzburg: raised in Steingasse, baptized in the Cathedral and educated in St. Peter’s Abbey.

Dates:

30th November 2018 (sold out)
1st + 2nd December 2018
7th + 8th + 9th December 2018
14th + 15th + 16th December 2018
21th + 22th + 23th December 2018

Meeting point: Mozartplatz (in front of the Information office)
Time: 10.30 am - duration ca. 1,5 hours
Price: € 10,- per person
Bookings can be made by e-mail, telephone or the booking form on the website.

Part 2: Sightseeing tour by bus

Oberndorf

In Oberndorf, the paths of the two spiritual fathers of the song crossed for the first time: Franz Gruber was organist in the parish church and Joseph Mohr came to Oberndorf as assistant priest in 1817. The song was first performed in the church of St. Nicholas on Christmas Eve 1818: The birth of a carol that would inspire millions of people all over the globe. We visit the famous Silent Night Memorial Chapel.

Arnsdorf

In Arnsdorf, the song actually came into being since it was here that Gruber thought of the melody. We visit the former sacristan house where Franz Gruber lived and worked as a teacher. We will also see 'Maria im Mösl', Austria’s oldest pilgrimage church of the Virgin Mary, where Gruber was sacristan and organist from 1807 to 1829.

Hallein

Franz Xaver Gruber spent the second half of his life in Hallein: he was cantor and organist for 28 years. This is also the place where he died in 1863. We visit the 'Gruber-Haus', where up until today his personal belongings - including original notes and the famous guitar - are on display. In front of the house, opposite the local parish church, you will find his final resting place.

Dates:

30th November 2018 (sold out)
1st + 2nd December 2018
7th + 8th + 9th December 2018
14th + 15th + 16th December 2018
21th + 22th + 23th December 2018

Meeting point: Terminal Paris Lodron Straße
Time: 12 o'clock - duration 5 hours
Price: € 48,- per Person
Price includes: luxury coach, Austria guide, all museum admission fees and tax.
Bookings can be made by e-mail, telephone or the booking form on the website.

Part 3 Original Franz Xaver Gruber & Joseph Mohr Menu

That's how "Silent Night, Holy Night" tasted 200 years ago!
This year, the world-famous Christmas carol 'Silent Night, Holy Night' celebrates a memorable anniversary: it was first performed 200 years ago in Oberndorf near Salzburg. Reason enough for the restaurant 'Zum Hirschenwirt' to honor this event with a culinary celebration: the 'Original Franz Xaver Gruber & Joseph Mohr Menu', named after the two authors of the carol. The menu is based on extensive research into the historical source. The individual dishes were gleaned, with academic support, from historical shopping lists, diary entries and chronicles - all ingredients were eaten or bought by one of the two gentlemen at that time. The outward sign of the protected tradition is the patented and certified brand 'Original Franz Xaver Gruber & Joseph Mohr Menu'. The menu will be served exclusively in this restaurant from 22 November to 22 December 2018 and each guest may keep the menu card provided with the certificate as a reminder! Make a reservation now and enjoy this exclusive culinary attraction during an Advent-season-stay in Salzburg!
The carol went around the world and the menu will enchant you!

Price: EUR 27,80 each Person
Where: Restaurant zum Hirschenwirt in Salzburg
Bookings can be made by e-mail, telephone or the booking form on the website.