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)
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
Melanie Hochreiter “Melories”
Email: hallo@melories.at | Tel.: +43 664 88 43 42 44 | Video
Modern Christian Wedding
“Wedding Blessing” Immanuel Fiausch MA MBA
Email: info@hochzeitssegen.at | Tel.: +43 664 51 11 404 | www.hochzeitssegen.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
www.sonnleitn-abtenau.at - Gasthof Kohlhof (approx. 80 people): Au 63
www.kohlhof.at - Poschenhof Inn (approx. 60 people): Döllerhof 2 | Tel.: +43 6243 2440
lower.sonnleiten@aon.at - Hotel Golden Star (approx. 60-70 people): Market 29
www.goldenerstern.at - Gutjahr Alm (approx. 25–50 people):
www.gutjahr.at/hotel/gutjahr-alm - Arlerhof local history museum Weddings probably still possible until 2027 (no celebration; renovations afterwards):
www.museum-abtenau.at
Restaurants exclusively for the celebration
- FischbachstubeEwald Seidl: up to 70 people | Fischbach 31 | 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 - Matter of the heart, Eva Quehenberger:
Decoration and party service for up to 30 people
Tel.: +43 664 15 54 231 | eva-quehenberger@gmx.at
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.
- Hotel/Garni Ledererwirt, Peter GallerTel: +43 664 43 13 721
- Lanner familyTel: +43 664 75 10 11 66
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): Tel.: +43 664 4228591
info@absolutmedia.at
www.absolutwedding.at - Photo Studio Schorn / Photo Art ChristianaMarket 158 | Tel.: +43 6243 2257
fotostudio.schorn@sbg.at
www.fotoartchristiana.at - Daniela QuehenbergerTel.: +43 664 160 29 66
contact@daniela-quehenberger.at
www.daniela-quehenberger.at - Lisa Seidl PhotographyTel.: +43 664 4417555
info@lisa-seidl.at
www.lisa-seidl.at - Miriam Kronreif PhotographyTel.: +43 664 5470610
hello@miriamkronreif.com
www.miriamkronreif.com
Photo spot tip
Arlerhof local history museum (Outdoor area) – especially popular for atmospheric photos.
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 lifeBettina 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 & Traditional Costume
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 GmbHMarkt 100, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 6243 2337
shop@moden-quehenberger.at
www.moden-quehenberger.at - Lindenthaler – Fashion . Sport . Traditional ClothingMarkt 114, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 6243 2341
mode@lindenthaler.com
www.lindenthaler-abtenau.at
Wedding cake & sweets
The sweetest moment of the day? Almost certainly.
- Hotel/Pastry Shop Golden Star:
Markt 29, 5441 Abtenau | Tel.: +43 6243 22400 | www.goldenerstern.at - Cake workshop Marina Krallinger:
Annaberg-Lungötz | Tel.: +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-lineTel.: +43 664 38 67 840
katharina.wagenhofer@outlook.at
www.facebook.com/dZwoazeilign
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!