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Unique atmospheric Christmas experience: Tower blowing in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt

Date: Wed, Dec. 24, 2025
This event has already taken place
Location:  Churches, 4822 Bad Goisern
Please note that this event will take place in the open air! Short-term weather-related changes may be possible at any time.

Tradition and atmosphere
Bad Goisern starts the Christmas holidays so beautifully!

Before the Christ Child brings the gifts, the residents and guests of the World Heritage community traditionally gather in front of the churches on Christmas Eve after the Christmas service in the early evening to listen to the Christmas sounds of the local wind players. A beautiful tradition that you can also attend again this year. You should stop by the tower blowing ceremony in Bad Goisern on Christmas Eve to enjoy a traditional and atmospheric experience. It is a beautiful custom in which locals and guests gather in front of the churches after the Christmas service to listen to the Christmas sounds of the local brass band and get in the mood for the gift-giving. The organizers look forward to seeing you. Let yourself be enchanted by the impressive atmosphere.

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.