Natural. Heartfelt. Unforgettable.
Abtenau is perfect for weddings with feeling: mountains, clear air, lots of nature – and plenty of space for your ideas.
Whether civil, religious or secular: Here you will find the perfect setting for your personal "I do".
Small and intimate or with a party: Abtenau is perfect for small and medium-sized weddings.
and scores points with genuine hospitality, great cuisine and a love of celebration.
Plan well in advance, allowing plenty of room for the unexpected. On your wedding day, you can then let go of everything.
Leave the planning to the professionals, embrace the moment, and enjoy the day to the fullest. This is best achieved with experienced service providers.
on whom you can fully rely.
Here we have compiled the most important topics for you – with tips, ideas and contacts directly from Abtenau:
Ceremony & the Official
registry office
In Austria, a civil marriage ceremony is legally required –
The free wedding ceremony is then your individually designed ceremony.
In Abtenau you can get married in the municipal office (wedding hall: approx. 40 people)
to get married – or, depending on availability, also at selected wedding venues such as inns, hotels or on the alpine pasture: Gasthaus Zur Sonnleit'n, Gasthof Kohlhof, Gasthaus Poschenhof, Hotel Goldener Stern, Gutjahr-Alm, Heimatmuseum Arlerhof.
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Important
- Book appointments early
- Check documents and deadlines in good time
- The "publication of banns/determination of eligibility to marry" is valid for a maximum of 6 months.
Wedding in church
For a church celebration, you will find beautiful venues in and around Abtenau.
Churches available – from the parish church of St. Blasius to atmospheric
Branch churches. A church wedding is possible if one of the two partners...
is Catholic and both desire a church wedding.
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branch churches
- Mühlrain (approx. 70 seats)
- Rigaus (approx. 100 seats)
- Weitenau (approx. 30 seats)
- Radochsberg (approx. 40 seats)
Historic Postalm Chapel
Contact person:
Mr. Rudolf Engljähringer, 5350 Strobl
Phone: + 43 664 83 39 530
For church weddings, please arrange for a priest to officiate and contact the parish of Strobl yourself: Parish.Strobl@eds.at
Free wedding
Do you want your wedding to be personal, modern and unique?
Then a free wedding ceremony is perfect – whether on the alpine pasture, in the garden
or at your favorite location.
Independent wedding officiant
“Melories” Melanie Hochreiter
hallo@melories.at | Tel.: +43 664 88 43 42 44 | Video
Modern Christian Wedding
“Wedding Blessing” Immanuel Fiausch MA MBA
info@hochzeitssegen.at | Tel.: +43 664 51 11 404 | www.hochzeitssegen.at
Shamanic wedding ritual
“BREATH OF OM” Renate Steinacher
renate@breathofom.at | Tel.: +43 680 234 16 14 | www.breathofom.at
Venues & Celebrations
Whether classic in a guesthouse, stylish in a hotel or completely relaxed on the alpine pasture – in Abtenau you will find locations that perfectly suit you.
"Everything from one source" – civil wedding ceremony & reception
Ideal if you want relaxed planning and short distances:
- Gasthaus Zur Sonnleit'n (approx. 90 people):
Schratten 27, 5441 Abtenau
www.sonnleitn-abtenau.at - Gasthof Kohlhof (approx. 80 people):
Au 63, 5441 Abtenau
www.kohlhof.at - Poschenhof Inn (approx. 60 people):
Döllerhof 2, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 6243 2440
lower.sonnleiten@aon.at - Hotel Golden Star (approx. 60–70 people):
Market 29, 5441 Abtenau
www.goldenerstern.at - Gutjahr Alm (approx. 25–50 people):
5441 Abtenau
www.gutjahr.at/hotel/gutjahr-alm - Arlerhof local history museum (ceremony only, no celebration)
Au 9, 5441 Abtenau
Weddings will likely still be possible until 2027, after which renovations will take place.
www.museum-abtenau.at
Restaurants exclusively for the celebration
- FischbachstubeEwald Seidl: up to 70 people
Fischbach 31, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 664 10 50 302
www.fischbachstube.at
Alpine atmosphere (free wedding ceremony and/or celebration)
- Blonde HutPostalm
www.blonde-huette.at
Catering
Do you already have a location or would you like to celebrate in a completely individual way?
Then catering is the perfect solution – from small to large, including equipment.
Catering in the region:
- "Hallein specialty manufactory"" Caroline Hubble:
Including equipment rental: dishes, standing tables, tent
Pichl 40A, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 664 13 45 032 or +43 6243 44 038 | halleiner-spezialitaetenm.jimdoweb.com - Waltl Michael:
Including equipment rental: dishes, tables, tent
Phone: + 43 664 750 64 381
Fine moments of enjoyment:
- “A matter close to my heart” Eva Quehenberger:
Tel.: +43 664 15 54 231 | eva-quehenberger@gmx.at
Instagram: herzenssache2
horse-drawn carriage/sleigh
For a particularly romantic entrance: travel to the ceremony in a horse-drawn carriage.
This way, even the journey there will become an unforgettable part of your wedding day.
- Peter GallerTel: +43 664 43 13 721
- Robert LannerTel: +43 664 75 10 11 66
Wedding planner
Do you need support in planning your big day?
Whether complete wedding organization or loving support in the details:
Here you can find experienced wedding planners for your dream wedding.
- "Sandra.Weddings" Sandra Gschwandtner:
Tel.: +43 677 62 50 31 23 | office@sandra-weddings.at
Instagram: sandra.weddings
www.sandra-weddings.at
Photos & Wedding Moments
Abtenau is a dream for modern wedding photos: mountain scenery, forest, meadows – and many spots that work in any weather!
- Absolute Wedding - Alex Bareiner (Photo/Video):
Phone: + 43 664 42 28 591
info@absolutmedia.at
www.absolutwedding.at - Photo Studio Schorn / Photo Art Christiana:
Markt 158, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 6243 2257
fotostudio.schorn@sbg.at
www.fotoartchristiana.at - Daniela Quehenberger:
Phone: + 43 664 160 29 66
contact@daniela-quehenberger.at
www.daniela-quehenberger.at - Lisa Seidl Photography:
Phone: + 43 664 44 17 555
info@lisa-seidl.at
www.lisa-seidl.at - Miriam Kronreif Photography:
Phone: + 43 664 54 70 610
hello@miriamkronreif.com
www.miriamkronreif.com - Mellgrafie, Melanie Ebner:
Phone: + 43 660 41 74 664
foto@mellgrafie.at
www.mellgrafie.at
Instagram: mellgrafie
Miss Freckles Photography, Franziska Waha:
Phone: + 43 664 23 01 635
info@missfrecklesphotography.com
www.missfrecklesphotography.com
Photo spot tip
Arlerhof local history museum (Outdoor area) – especially popular for atmospheric photos.
Jewelry
For your rings and jewelry that will last a lifetime, we highly recommend handcrafted, unique pieces –
Designed with attention to detail and as unique as your story.
Goldsmith Karin Ramsl
Markt 4, 5431 Kuchl | Tel.: +43 699 15 06 50 87
karin.ramsl@gmail.com
www.karinramsl.at
Flowers & Decoration
Sometimes it's the little details that make something beautiful unforgettable: colors, floral arrangements, table decorations & highlights with personality.
Creative workshop:
Rigaus 40, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 676 97 61 116
kreativwerkstatt@sbg.at
www.kreativwerkstatt-abtenau.at
Flower of Life Bettina Pranieß:
Schorn 21, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 664 65 59 917
office@lebensblume.at
www.lebensblume.at
Wedding candle
Personal, traditional or modern: Here you'll find candles, cards & small wedding gifts:
- Office professional Bachler:
Markt 127, 5441 Abtenau | : +43 6243 2332
info@bachler-papier.at
bachler.bueroprofi.at
Hair & Make-up
A relaxed start to your day - a professional will not only give you a beautiful style - but also peace and quiet.
And that's exactly what's worth its weight in gold on the wedding day.
Our advice: Be sure to schedule a trial appointment!
- One Hair Abtenau (Salon):
Markt 128, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 6243 2250
abtenau@one-hair.at
www.one-hair.at/Salon-Abtenau - Hair by Silvia (Salon):
Markt 153, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 6243 2304
haarebysilvia@gmx.at
Instagram: haarebysilvia - A hair's breadth away, Petra Lienbacher (Salon & mobile):
Au 136, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 664 18 87 918
petra.lienbacher@aon.at
www.haarscharf.at - Master hairdresser Theresa Gsenger (mobile):
Markt 113, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 664 17 22 102
Instagram: meisterfriseurin_theresa
Clothing
Do you want to get married in traditional dress? Whether classic and elegant or with a modern interpretation: Here you will find suitable traditional clothing for your big day (for brides and grooms and guests).
- Moden Quehenberger GmbH:
Markt 100, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 6243 2337
shop@moden-quehenberger.at
www.moden-quehenberger.at - Lindenthaler – Fashion . Sport . Traditional Clothing:
Markt 114, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 6243 2341
mode@lindenthaler.com
www.lindenthaler-abtenau.at
Are you dreaming of a wedding dress that perfectly suits you? Whether timelessly romantic, simply modern, or glamorous:
Here you will find beautiful bridal fashion for your big day.
Lucky dress:
Markt 40, 5440 Golling an der Salzach | Tel.: +43 699 81 31 93 92
katrin@glueckskleid.at
www.glueckskleid.at
Wedding cake & sweets
The sweetest moment of the day? Almost certainly.
- Hotel/Pastry Shop Golden Star:
Market 29, 5441 Abtenau
Tel.: +43 6243 22400 | www.goldenerstern.at - Cake workshop Marina Krallinger:
Annaberg-Lungötz
Phone: + 43 664 249 30 60 - Babsi's Mountain Bakery, Barbara Schwarzenbacher Aigner:
Annaberg-Lungötz
Tel.: +43 664 41 45 335 | Instagram: babsis_bergbackstube - Café/Bistro “Das Hannes”:
Annaberg-Lungötz
Tel.: +43 664 50 44 226 | info@dashannes.at | www.dashannes.at
Music during the ceremony
Music makes all the difference, giving you goosebumps during the entrance and throughout the ceremony.
The two-line (Abtenau)
Phone: + 43 664 38 67 840
katharina.wagenhofer@outlook.at
www.facebook.com/dZwoazeilign
Irmgard and Daniel (Russbach & Gosau)
Phone: + 43 664 24 27 580
irmgardunddaniel@gmx.at
Anna May & Band (Salzburg)
Phone: + 43 650 72 10 650
contact@anna-may.at
www.anna-may.at
Oemmer Music & Musi, Christina & David Ömmer (Golling)
oemmermusic@gmail.com
www.oemmer-music.com
Soul of Sound (Thalgau)
Tel .: + 43 6699 11 33 66 88
booking@nicolechristina.at
www.nicolechristina.at
Inspiration & planning assistance
Are you still unsure about colors, style, or decor? Totally normal!
Pinterest and wedding blogs are perfect sources of inspiration:
www.pinterest.com
www.hochzeitswahn.de
www.friedatheres.com
www.hochzeitsnetzwerk.at
weddingguide.com
magnoliarouge.com
weddingsparrow.com
www.stylemepretty.com
greenweddingshoes.com
Whether everything goes according to plan or small surprises happen: that's exactly what makes your day unique.
Take a deep breath, stay relaxed – and celebrate your love.
We wish you a wonderful preparation period and a dream wedding in Abtenau!
For all service providers
This list is constantly growing – if you offer anything related to weddings in Abtenau (and the surrounding area), please get in touch with us.
We are delighted and will gladly include your contact information!
Abtenau Tourism Association: Tel: +43 6243 4040 or ferien@abtenau-info.at