Events
What's happening?
There is much to discover in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut and in the numerous neighbouring towns. In our event calendar you will find the best tips for your holiday in the heart of Austria. For those who do not want to click around, we have summarised the best events in our seasons overview. We hope you enjoy browsing and have an unforgettable holiday in the Salzkammergut
What´s going on?
Events at a glance
What's happening? There is much to discover in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut and in the numerous neighbouring towns. In our event calendar you will find the best tips for your holiday in the heart of Austria.
Events in spring
Fresh events for a colourful spring - as colourful as this season in the Salzkammergut. Highlights from March to May summarised for you.
Daily tours through the Saltmine in Hallstatt
The saltmine of Hallstatt will be closed from Moday 16th of March 2020.
Sprimg – Summer - Autumn
Daily tours through the Ice cave
Multimedia shows, cave bears and rope bridge: The completely reconstructed Dachstein Giant Ice Cave offers you the chance to embark on a breathtaking adventure through rock and ice. Open daily from 1st of May to 2nd of November 2020.
International cartoon exhibition
Will we soon be able to walk across water to our holidays? Do animals take vacations as well? What’s the truth behind those low-cost air carriers? What is a tourism destination like without tourists?
Chamois Hunting Days 2020
For fans of traditions & folks music! In this summer in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt: For nowhere else than in Chamois Hunting Days are the old traditions maintained with so much humour and winking of an eye.
Guided tour "Bombs on Michelangelo"
In the footsteps of George Clooney's Hollywood movie. A special underground tour based on the true saviours of unique art treasures in the salt mine of Altaussee. But only after timely registration!
Violin festival in Bad Goisern
It is nice, but not enough to watch traditional festivals just on TV. At the violin festival in Bad Goisern and this tour package, you experience music with your own eyes and ears.
Guided tours through the Koppenbrüller cave
The cave in the Koppen valley. A popular excursion for all the family! Guided tours daily from 1st of May to 27th of September 2020. Every hour from 9:00 to 16:00 hrs.
Sports events 2020
Race around the lake 2020
Note for running enthusiasts: Due to the corona virus, the 33rd International Sparkassen Hallstatt Lake half-marathon will not take place on 26th April 2020.
Lake Gosau Run 2020
The experience for all hobby runners. 4.2 kilometres around one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Austria. Register now for running fun at almost 1000 meters above sea level. If not now, then when? On your marks, get set...Go!
Salzkammergut Trophy 2020
More than 5.000 participants from 40 nations make the Salzkammergut Trophy Austria's biggest MTB marathon. One of the most spectacular marathon tracks in Europe!
Fantastic Natural Spectacles
Yodel course on the Gjaidalm
Yodel-Ay-Ee-Oooo! From 17th to 19th July 2020 and 14th to 16th August 2020. A weekend full of sound, surrounded by the beautiful nature of the Dachstein Mountains.
Photo Workshop on 2000 meters
Photo walk with the nature photographer, author and expert of ancient forests Matthias Schickhofer in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kurztext.
See and experience more with Betty
The guided tours will lead you to the most beautiful places around Lake Gosau and Lake Hallstatt. Betty will give you unforgettable moments!
Up to the sunrise on the mountain
Unique holiday experience for nature lovers, hikers or photographers. With delicious breakfast in the Dachstein Krippenstein mountain restaurant. The Dachstein plateau is waiting for you! Get on-board ride along. See you on top!
Guided hiking tour on Mount Ktippenstein
Fascinating Dachstein Mountains - Family-friendly hike on trails and alpine footpaths with a few ascents and descents, sure-footedness necessary.