Traditional Christmas in Bad Ischl - This is how Austria celebrates the festival of love!
Musical attunement to Christmas
When the whole town shines in festive lights, lovely tunes resound everywhere and seductive scents fill the alleys, then the (pre-)Christmas season has begun in Bad Ischl. And the Alpine metropolis will once again be transformed into a fascinating winter wonderland. In this very special time, also called "Stade Zeit", the Salzkammergut presents itself with numerous traditional events. Artists from the region and the neighboring federal states will be there. Let yourself be enchanted by the unique atmosphere at the "Advent in the Salzkammergut" in Bad Ischl.
Especially in the run-up to Christmas, it is a nice custom in the Salzkammergut for the family to meet and tell nice stories, sing folk songs and make music together. And the spectators at this large alpine folk music event also get to see and especially feel this cosiness. The best traditional folk music groups from the entire Alpine region and especially from the Salzkammergut will get you in the mood for a cosy Advent season.
Get your tickets online now!
Tickets can already be purchased via our online ticket shop. Details can be found under "Information at a glance". We look forward to welcoming you to this very special traditional event. This will be unforgettable! Firmly promised!
On the trail of Father Christmas
When it gets dark early in the afternoon, the festively decorated alleys and streets glow with pre-Christmas lights and the scent of oven-fresh Christmas biscuits fills the air, then, yes then it is Advent in the Salzkammergut. Time for a short holiday at the fjord-like Lake Hallstatt or in the picturesque Gosau Valley. Because only here, in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut, is the true, unadulterated pre-Christmas season still to be found. Far away from kitsch and commercialism, always down-to-earth, sometimes rustic, sometimes unusual, but always authentic! Discover your own personal time-out, whether with your partner, with good friends or simply on your own! Experience the unique atmosphere of the pre-Christmas season in Hallstatt, Gosau, Bad Goisern & Obertraun and enjoy magical winter moments on the trail of Father Christmas. See you at the World Heritage in the Salzkammergut! Reda more...
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Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.