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.
The most beautiful highlights in winter
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
The Neuwildenstein Stately Home
Bad Goisern | Hand.Werk.Haus: Still not found any souvenirs from your vacation? Then why not take a look at Hand.Werk.Haus Goisern in the town's centre. Here you will find a large selection of unique handicrafts "Made in Salzkammergut" for all occasions.
World Heritage Advent in Austria
Around Lake Hallstatt: Be enchanted by the numerous events of the World Heritage Advent. Some of those events have attracted way beyond the region since many years. So just be enthralled by those highlights of the advent.
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 snowshoeing tours
You love extraordinary, original nature experiences? Then, you absolutely should try snowshoeing. Discover nature with snowshoes on your feet.
A Procession of light and sound
The "Glöcklerlauf" is a time-honoured local tradition on 5th January. This is hardly surprising, as it is believed that the illuminated head decorations and the ringing of the bells bring good luck into the community in the coming year!
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
Reflective, down to earth, delicious! Enjoy the pre-Christmas period in the Salzkammergut. A pleasure for all your senses! Where time stands still! Let yourself be enchanted. The place to be!
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!
Winter enjoyment with these events in the Salzkammergut
Gosauer Berg-Weihnacht 2023
Sat, Dec. 2, 2023 13:00 — 19:00 Homeland museum Gosau, Gosau
Krampus Run in Hallstatt 2023
Tue, Dec. 5, 2023 18:00 — 23:00 Market square Hallstatt and idyllic streets, Hallstatt
Krampus Parade in Bad Goisern 2023
Thu, Dec. 7, 2023 19:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Christmas Market in Hallstatt 2023
Fri, Dec. 8, 2023 10:00 — 18:30 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
New Year’s Music in Obertraun
Fri, Dec. 29, 2023 17:00 — 20:00 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
Zwieselalm-Ascent in the Gosau Valley
Sat, Dec. 30, 2023 16:30 Panorama-Jet , Gosau
Glöcklerlauf in Obertraun
Fri, Jan. 5, 2024 16:45 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
Glöcklerlauf “Glöckler Parade“ in Bad Ischl
Fri, Jan. 5, 2024 17:00 — 19:00 Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
Glöcklerlauf in Bad Goisern
Fri, Jan. 5, 2024 20:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
The first highlight of the year! "International Winter Variety Show 2024"
Thu, Feb. 8, 2024 19:00 Congress and Theater House Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
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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.