Customs and traditions

Get Your Guide: Discover Hallstatt with local guides - Daily Guided Tour "Individual”

Experience the World Heritage Site in a very special way: On a flexible guided tour through the historic centre. Simply register now and experience history up close. You can't get more live than that. Guided tours are offered in the following languages: English, German, Italian and French.

Sun, Jan. 25, 2026 Valley station of the Salzberg cable car, Hallstatt

Crib exhibition in Hallstatt

Visit the 200-year-old nativity scene in the Catholic parish church of Hallstatt. A very special piece of tradition!

Sun, Jan. 25, 2026 10:30 — 17:00 Catholic church Hallstatt, Kirchenweg 40 Hallstatt

Nativity trip with horse-drawn carriage in Bad Ischl

A particularly beautiful tradition in Bad Ischl is the craft of making nativity scenes. There are now a large number of these masterpieces, some of which you can admire on the Nativity trip with horse-drawn carriage “Kripperlroas”.

Sun, Jan. 25, 2026 13:30 Tourist office of Bad Ischl, Auböckplatz 5 - Trinkhalle Bad Ischl

Tour & Guided Tour: Nativity scene exhibition in the Bad Ischl district of "Lauffen"

The atmospheric tour combines regional history, living customs and impressive nativity scene art to create a special experience in the idyllic Ischl district of "Lauffen".

Fri, Jan. 30, 2026 14:00 — 15:30 Nativity Museum Lauffen (Bad Ischl), Lauffener Marktstraße 21 Bad Ischl

Fast-paced & charming: Barrel stave race "Fassdauben-Rennen" in Gosau - the fun event in the snow

Barrel stave race or in German "Fassdauben-Rennen": One of the oldest sporting events in the Inner Salzkammergut returns to Gosau am Dachstein. And you can experience the winter fun live. Directly at the "Sumara-Kanten" at the Hornspitzlift in Gosau Mittertal.

Sat, Feb. 7, 2026 13:00 — 16:00 Ski Area Dachstrein West, Gosauseestraße 52 Gosau

A matter of the heart: Liebstatt Sunday on the Grünberg in Gmunden

A small surprise awaits you at the Grünberg ticket office. The first 100 guests will receive a Liebstatt heart as a gift from us. So be quick and drive to the Grünberg first thing in the morning!

Sun, Mar. 15, 2026 08:00 — 17:00 Grünberg Cable car Gmunden (Grünberg Seilbahn), Karl-Josef-von-Frey-Gasse 4 Gmunden

"Liebstatt" Sunday 2025

The big traditional festival for love in the Salzkammergut. On the fourth Sunday of Lent. The big traditional event in spring.

Sun, Mar. 15, 2026 15:00 Festival hall Bad Goisern Bad Goisern, Obere Marktstraße 11 Bad Goisern

Musical wake-up call for Easter in Obertraun

There is a very special attraction in the region on public holidays. A musical wake-up call. And you can join for free! Enjoy the sound of your hosts.

Sun, Apr. 5, 2026 06:00 Obertraun, Obertraun

Musical wake-up call for Easter in Hallstatt

There is a very special attraction in the region on public holidays. A musical wake-up call. And you can join for free! Enjoy the sound of your hosts.

Sun, Apr. 5, 2026 06:45 Hallstatt, Hallstatt

Musical wake-up call for Easter in Bad Goisern

There is a very special attraction in the region on public holidays. A musical wake-up call. And you can join for free! Enjoy the sound of your hosts.

Sun, Apr. 5, 2026 07:00 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern

Raising the maypole with the Gosau Schuhplattler dancers

The annual raising of the maypole with the Gosau Schuhplattler dancers is a celebration for locals and guests.

Thu, Apr. 30, 2026 17:00 Kirchenwirt Gosau, Gosau 2 Gosau

Raising the Maypole

Thu, Apr. 30, 2026 17:00 — 19:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Marktplatz Bad Goisern

Raising of the Maypole in Obertraun

Traditional maypole erection with music at the Obertraun community square. Every year on April 30th, a maypole is erected in Hallstatt - musical entertainment and physical well-being is taken care of...

Thu, Apr. 30, 2026 18:00 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun 180 Obertraun

Raising of the Maypole in Hallstatt

Traditional maypole erection with music at the beach in Hallstatt. Every year on April 30th, a maypole is erected in Hallstatt - musical entertainment and physical well-being is taken care of...

Thu, Apr. 30, 2026 18:00 Bathing beach Hallstatt, Hallstatt

Musical wake-up call to the 1. May in Bad Goisern

There is a very special attraction in the region on public holidays. A musical wake-up call. And you can join for free! Enjoy the sound of your hosts.

Fri, May. 1, 2026 06:00 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern

Wake-up call from the Hallstatt Salt Band

It is a tradition on Lake Hallstatt that on 1 May, the Hallstatt Salt Band marches through the alleys and streets very early with its wake-up call. Because on this holiday, guests and hosts are - in a very unusual way - musically "brought out of bed".

Fri, May. 1, 2026 06:00 Hallstatt, Hallstatt

Musical wake-up call to the 1. May in Obertraun

There is a very special attraction in the region on public holidays. A musical wake-up call. And you can join for free! Enjoy the sound of your hosts.

Fri, May. 1, 2026 06:00 Obertraun, Obertraun

Musical wake-up call to the 1. May in Gosau

There is a very special attraction in the region on public holidays. A musical wake-up call. And you can join for free! Enjoy the sound of your hosts.

Fri, May. 1, 2026 06:00 Gosau, Gosau

Traditional shooting of the Corpus Christi shooters in Hallstatt 2026

On Corpus Christi Day, you should not be frightened in the early morning: because on this holiday, the Corpus Christi shooters take a "Fuhr", the traditional gondola-like boat, to Lake Hallstatt and greet Corpus Christi Day with fierce shots. A piece of living tradition and genuine customs during your holiday in the Salzkammergut.

Thu, Jun. 4, 2026 06:00 — 09:00 Hallstatt, Hallstatt

Corpus Christi procession Hallstatt 2026

The Corpus Christi procession in Hallstatt is unique because it takes place on the lake. The traditional boats, the "Fuhren", are decorated with flowers, and the procession offers a beautiful view of the salt mountain and the surrounding area. The procession provides an insight into the local culture and traditions.

Thu, Jun. 4, 2026 09:00 Hallstatt, Hallstatt

Atmospheric holiday experience: Yodelling at the Kalvarienberg in Gosau

The "Yodelling Blowing in Gosau" is an atmospheric holiday experience that you can experience at the "Kalvarienberg". The musicians of the "Gosauer Weisenbläser" play their traditional tunes and yodels against the backdrop of the small Calvary Church, while you can enjoy a unique panoramic view.

Wed, Jul. 1, 2026 20:00 Kalvarienberg, Gosau

Forest festival in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt

The big party for the whole family. With a lot of tradition and customs. With sporting and culinary highlights. This is how your hosts are celebrating this summer. And with free entry! The big festival for guests and localsCelebrate with us?

Sat, Aug. 8, 2026 12:00 Festgelände Traunau, Obertraun

Bubble soccer tournament in the World Heritage region!

The "Bubble Soccer Tournament" in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt is worth a visit as it offers a unique combination of sport and fun.

Sat, Aug. 8, 2026 13:30 Festgelände Traunau, Obertraun

The most romantic place in the world: "Mountain Christmas Market " 2026 in Gosau

Probably the most beautiful Christmas market in Austria. Stroll, enjoy, taste and just take a deep breath and let your mind unwind. The most beautiful place to wait for Santa Claus. With great and uniquely beautiful gift ideas. You have to check this out!

Sat, Nov. 28, 2026 11:00 — 18:00 Homeland museum Gosau, Gosau

Unforgettable holiday memory: Children's Krampus run on Hallstatt’s Market Square

A unique, atmospheric spectacle for the whole family. After the Krampus show, St. Nicholas comes to reward the children and bring them sweet surprises.

Fri, Dec. 4, 2026 17:00 — 20:00 Market square Hallstatt and idyllic streets, Marktplatz Hallstatt

Krampus Run in Hallstatt 2026

Colourful fire show with hot drinks, St. Nicholas, and lots of devilishly good masks. A hell of a good spectacle that shouldn’t be missed!

Sat, Dec. 5, 2026 18:00 — 23:00 Market square Hallstatt and idyllic streets, Marktplatz Hallstatt

Goisern, ghouls, goosebumps: Salzkammergut Krampus Run 2026 - Highlight at Christmas time

700 "Krampusses" and demons, St Nicholasses and good angels will assemble once again in the market square in Bad Goisern for this annual event.

Mon, Dec. 7, 2026 19:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Marktplatz Bad Goisern

Unique! Only on December 8th: Hallstatt Christmas Market 2026

Idyllic World Heritage Advent at your winter holiday around Lake Hallstatt. Only on 8th December 2025. Experience an incomparable Christmas trip to Hallstatt in Austria!

Tue, Dec. 8, 2026 10:00 — 18:30 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Marktplatz Hallstatt