Events in winter
There’s a lot going on in winter!
When winter gradually sets in over the Salzkammergut at the end of November, it will be cosy at numerous events around the Lake Hallstatt and the Gosau Valley. Even in winter there is a lot going on: World Heritage Advent, “Glöcklerläufe”, Gosau hot air balloon week, family events both on and off the slopes and much, much more. We have summarised below, the best events in the winter for you. We wish you a relaxing winter holiday in the Salzkammergut.
Theme worlds & series of events
Culinary events
Here you will find a list of the best culinary events around Lake Hallstatt. From ‘down to earth’ to sophisticated. An indulging holiday for all your senses
Your Holiday Planner: Christmas & New Year events
Christmas in the mountains of the Salzkammergut. Attractive festive and New Year deals for Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun at a glance
Guided snowshoe hikes in the Salzkammergut
Snowshoeing through the lonely winter world is a pure nature experience in clear alpine air and in a beautiful landscape. That's why more and more nature lovers are getting a taste for it! Get to know the most beautiful corners of our winter landscape with an experienced guide. Simply unforgettable. Just do it!
"Glöckler parades" im Salzkammergut - A Procession of light and sound
Ancient customs with their secret magic around the winter nights have a firm place in the tradition of the Salzkammergut. Every year on 5 January. On the eve of the Three Kings - and you can be there live. A unique spectacle for spectators. We have put together the most beautiful runs for you below. A unique custom that can only be found here!
Carneval season in the Salzkammergut
Carneval or ”Fasching” who it´s called in the Salzkammergut – in no other part of the country is the Fasching season so exuberantly and zealously packed with time-honoured traditions and fancy dress parades than here in the Salzkammergut.
“Silent Night“ in the Salzkammergut
When the whole region is lit up in festive lighting and the alleys are filled with seductive scents, then the Christmas season has arrived. The Salzkammergut once again presents itself as a fascinating winter wonderland, with the charming Christmas markets of the region in particular with their stalls and specialties creating a festive atmosphere.
Market days in the Salzkammergut: weekly markets, flea markets & Co.
Fresh, unadulterated food from the region, away from supermarkets and discounters. Also ideal as a souvenir. Holidays for the palate. Pure pleasure!
Brass music im Salzkammergut
Brass music is as much a part of Austria as a dirndl or a schnitzel. What would a big folk festival in the Salzkammergut be without brass music? Nothing! Get to know the perfect sound of your host region. The perfect overview of brass music events in the Salzkammergut. Not all of them - but the best at a click.
Art & Culture Events in the Salzkammergut
The best of classical music, poetry, jazz, Austropop, theatre and customs through to cabaret and operetta. The best cultural events in the Salzkammergut at a click. Always up to date!
Events for children & families in the Salzkammergut
Are you vacationing with your family in the region? And are you still looking for some great events for your kids? Then we would do the right thing for you. Unforgettable events on the mountains, in the valley and on the lakes.
Services and events in churches in the Salzkammergut
Church is more than worship. Readings and concerts take place regularly in the numerous places of worship. And there are always excellent events there. Artists with well-known names and brilliant voices.
Winter enjoyment with these events in the Salzkammergut
New Year celebration in the Koppenbrüller Cave
Koppenbrüller cave (Koppenbrüllerhöhle), Obertraun
24-hour exhibition - Non Stop "Into the Deep" in Ebensee
Bahnhof Landungsplatz Ebensee, Ebensee
Guided tour of the "Casino Keller" (underground cellar vault) in Bad Ischl
Wed, Nov. 6, 2024 Casino Keller, Bad Ischl
Christmas market of Bad Ischl
Fri, Nov. 22, 2024 10:00 — 18:00 Trinkhalle Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
Traditional Christmas in Bad Ischl - This is how Austria celebrates the festival of love!
Sat, Nov. 23, 2024 16:00 Congress and Theater House Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
Unique Christmas choir sounds: Vienna Boys' Choir (Wiener Sängerknaben) in Bad Ischl
Wed, Nov. 27, 2024 19:30 — 18:30 Congress and Theater House Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
"Christmas concert - as part of the Hausmusik Roas" in Bad Ischl
Thu, Nov. 28, 2024 19:30 — 21:00 Parish church St. Nikolaus Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
"Mountain Christmas Market " 2024 in Gosau
Sat, Nov. 30, 2024 13:00 — 19:00 Homeland museum Gosau, Gosau
World Heritage cookiemarket in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Sat, Nov. 30, 2024 14:00 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Torch walk in Hallstatt
Sat, Nov. 30, 2024 18:00 — 19:00 Tourist office of Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Crib exhibition in a historic cellar
Sun, Dec. 1, 2024 09:00 — 18:00 Dachsteinsport Janu, Hallstatt
Children's Krampus run on Hallstatt’s Market Square
Wed, Dec. 4, 2024 17:00 — 20:00 Market square Hallstatt and idyllic streets, Hallstatt
Musical guided tour of St. Barbara in the Altaussee Salt Mine 2024
Wed, Dec. 4, 2024 19:00 — 21:00 Altaussee salt mine, Altaussee
Krampus Run in Hallstatt 2024
Thu, Dec. 5, 2024 18:00 — 23:00 Market square Hallstatt and idyllic streets, Hallstatt
Krampus Parade in Bad Goisern 2024
Sat, Dec. 7, 2024 19:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Christmas Market in Hallstatt 2024
Sun, Dec. 8, 2024 10:00 — 18:30 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
Pre-Christmas church concert in Bad Ischl
Sun, Dec. 8, 2024 16:00 Protestant church Bad Aussee, Bad Aussee
Advent Market in the Hand.Werk.Haus 2024
Sat, Dec. 14, 2024 10:00 — 18:00 Salzkammergut Hand.Werk.Haus, Bad Goisern
Tour for everyone: Guided snowshoe hike "Bibereck“ with Betty in Gosau
Mon, Dec. 16, 2024 09:45 — 13:00 Valley station of the Hornspitzlift, Gosau
Guided snowshoe hike with Betty in Gosau
Sun, Dec. 22, 2024 09:45 — 14:00 Valley station of the Hornspitzlift, Gosau
Guided snowshoe hike to the skywalk "5Fingers"
Mon, Dec. 23, 2024 09:30 — 12:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Obertraun
Guided Snowshoe Hike with Igloo Building
Mon, Dec. 23, 2024 09:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Obertraun
Operetta Salon 2024 in Bad Ischl
Wed, Dec. 25, 2024 16:30 Trinkhalle Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
Children's tour in winter with Sally in the Altaussee Salt Mine
Fri, Dec. 27, 2024 15:00 — 17:00 Altaussee salt mine, Altaussee
New Year’s Music in Obertraun
Sun, Dec. 29, 2024 17:00 — 20:00 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
Traditional Christmas in the Bad Ischl district of Lauffen
Mon, Dec. 30, 2024 16:00 Pilgrimage church "Maria im Schatten" Lauffen, Bad Ischl
Zwieselalm-Ascent in the Gosau Valley
Mon, Dec. 30, 2024 16:30 Panorama-Jet , Gosau
Nativity trip with horse-drawn carriage in Bad Ischl
Thu, Jan. 2, 2025 13:30 Tourist office of Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
Glöcklerlauf in Obertraun
Sun, Jan. 5, 2025 16:45 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
Glöcklerlauf “Glöckler Parade“ in Bad Ischl
Sun, Jan. 5, 2025 17:00 — 19:00 Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
Glöcklerlauf in Bad Goisern
Sun, Jan. 5, 2025 20:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Evening tour of the mountain of treasures - Salzwelten Altaussee
Wed, Jan. 8, 2025 17:00 Altaussee salt mine, Altaussee
Balloon Week Gosau 2025
Sat, Jan. 18, 2025 08:00 — 10:00 Gosau, Gosau
"Hot Air Balloon Night" 2025
Wed, Jan. 22, 2025 18:00 — 22:00 Gosau, Gosau
Night Ski Show 2025 in Gosau
Tue, Jan. 28, 2025 20:00 — 21:00 Valley station of the Hornspitzlift, Gosau
The first highlight of the year! "International Winter Variety Show 2025"
Feb. 6 - 9, 2025 Congress and Theater House Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
Ice swimming at Lake Hallstatt, Austria 2025
Sat, Feb. 22, 2025 09:30 — 14:00 Car Park "Untersee (Strandbad)" Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
Daily tours through the Saltmine in Altaussee
Sat, Nov. 29, 2025 09:00 — 16:00 Altaussee salt mine, Altaussee
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