A Christmas tree, a nativity scene, festive Christmas carols and 200 angels, shepherds and animals: the "Bergweihnacht Igls" Christmas celebration in Igls is a wonderful experience. First, everyone gathers at 5.30 pm in front of the Christmas tree and nativity scene to sing Christmas carols. Afterwards from 6.00 pm a Christmas parade takes place through the village centre of Igls. Cancellation in case of bad weather!
A Christmas tree, a nativity scene, festive Christmas songs and 200 angels, shepherds and animals: the "Christmas in the mountains" celebration takes place in the centre of Igls every year on 23 December from 5.30 pm. The celebration is a very special Christmas experience. First, everyone gathers in front of the Christmas tree and nativity scene to sing Christmas songs followed by a parade that starts at 6 pm.
200 angels, shepherds and animals accompany a sleigh carrying Mary, Joseph and the Christ Child from the old town hall, through the village centre and into the garden behind the Tourist Information. Atmospheric performances, a live nativity scene and Christmas music are, of course, included. The St Aegidius Choir sings Christmas songs and the Igls-Vill brass band perform Christmas music. The evening is wrapped up with a joint chorus of "Silent Night".
Programme:
5.30 pm: Christmas songs
6 pm: Parade through the village centre
Schützenkompanie Igls-Vill
Igler Straße 58a
6080 Igls
info@schuetzenkompanie-igls-vill.at
