The most romantic place in the world: "Mountain Christmas Market " 2026 in Gosau
Get in the Christmas spirit:
Stroll through the Salzkammergut Christmas Markets
The Salzkammergut is known for its numerous and characterful Christmas markets, which often take place in historic settings such as old cloisters or under thousand-year-old lime trees. Visitors can experience traditional events such as shepherds' games, Krampus runs, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. One of the most beautiful Advent and Christmas markets is the "Gosau Mountain Christmas" (Gosauer Bergweihnacht)...
Visit the "Gosauer Bergweihnach" (Christmas market) for its unique, atmospheric atmosphere in a winter wonderland amidst tall trees and (often) snow-covered landscape. It is considered one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in Upper Austria and offers a special experience away from the hustle and bustle of larger cities.
Winter scenery
The mountain Christmas takes place in a magical natural setting, surrounded by tall trees, which creates a special winter atmosphere. It is known for its unique and atmospheric atmosphere, which makes it an unforgettable experience. The location in the middle of nature, mostly with snow, makes it a magical place. Mountain Christmas offers a quieter and more traditional Christmas experience, away from the big markets.
1. Advent weekend
- Saturday, 28 November 2026 / 13.00 - 19.00
- Children's programme with the Dachstein King in the Christmas workshop (Stadl)
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides through the valley
- Gosau Advent Brass
- Advent wreaths of the traditional women
- From 15.00 "Mountain Christmas by children for children": barbecue at the campfire
- with the youth group of the Gosa volunteer fire brigade
- Sunday, 29 November 2026 / 11.00 - 18.00
- Children's programme with the Dachstein King in the Christmas workshop (Stadl)
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides through the valley
- Gosau Weisenbläser
- Advent wreaths of the traditional women
- "From out of the forest ..." St. Nicholas comes at 16.00 with his
- (brave) Krampuses
2nd Advent weekend
- Saturday, 5 December 2026 / 13.00 - 19.00
- Children's programme with the Dachstein King in the Christmas workshop (Stadl)
- Candle making for children with Heidi in the horse stable of the Heimathaus
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides through the valley
- Gosau brass group
- From 15.00 "Mountain Christmas by children for children": barbecue at the campfire
- with the youth group of the Gosau volunteer fire brigade, the music will be played by the
- Dance group of the "Gosauer Mittelschule"
- From 17.00 singing and playing of the Men's Choir Gosau
- & the Gosau club music
- Sunday, 6 December 2026 / 11.00 - 18.00
- Children's programme with the Dachstein King in the Christmas workshop (Stadl)
- Candle making for children with Heidi in the horse stable of the Heimathaus
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides through the valley
- Gosau brass group
Fine delicacies - which you should try in a new way!
In pans and pots, on stoves and crackling fires
sizzle and smell the many homemade specialties
- Crispy "Baked Mice"
- Resche Kartoffel spirals
- Homemade Christmas cookies
- Homemade cakes & pies
- Gingerbread, doughnuts & croissants
- Foam rolls, pofesen, chocolate skewers
- Tasty raclette bread, cheese pretzels
- Bratwurst, Würstel, Leberkäs ́ & Bosna
- Pizza wedges & sticks, bacon and lard bread
- Suppen, Maroni & Speck
- Blunzen & liver sausage gröstl
- Cabbage rabbit ears & meat doughnuts
VIDEO
Christmas market Gosau
"Berg Weihnacht"
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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The scent of hot chestnuts is in the air, colourfully lit stalls and stalls entice with tempting treats and offer all kinds of homemade and special gift ideas. Take forays through time, trace the rhythm of life - our villages in the Salzkammergut are like the cherry on the cake: they make a holiday in this diverse holiday region perfect. The quaint mountain villages are particularly magical in the run-up to Christmas. A colourful sea of lights illuminates the dark winter evenings, the scent of roasted almonds is in the air and Christmassy decorated shop windows invite you to stroll. This is the Christmas season in the Salzkammergut. And when are you coming?