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Carnival procession in Obertraun

Date: Sun, Feb. 11, 2024
This event has already taken place
Location:  Obertraun, 4831 Obertraun
A colourful spectacle, which you should not miss on your holiday in the Salzkammergut.

The carnival fools are out.....!

On Shrove Sunday, a colourful, funny procession with many highlights, great costumes and numerous surprises, goes through the centre of Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt.

The big street party in Obertraun

Around 13:00 hrs. the carnival fools, in the centre of the World Heritage town, show how colourful and happy the fifth season of the Salzkammergut can be.

Many enthusiastic spectators from all over the world line the streets and turn the market town, in the heart of Austria, into a party mile. On this carnival day, different groups highlight current affairs and drive with imaginative vehicles, or march in great costumes with music and lots of momentum through Obertraun. A colourful spectacle, which you should not miss on your holiday in the Salzkammergut.

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Your accommodation for this event

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.