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
Summer – fall 2019
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.
Summer events
Magical caves, deep tunnels and sporting challenges - here you can find an overview of the best events from June to August at a glance.
Hike with musical entertainment in Gosau
The Zwieselalm offers all friends of folk music a musical highlight: all five participating lodges will be putting on live music all day.
Goisern Classic 2019
A mountain race for classic cars and motorbikes in two equally judged distances of 7 km. Starting point is at the market place with destination "Berghof Predigstuhl". Participation is open to all owners of antique vehicles.
Lakeside Festival of Sound
Under the motto "The Sound of Hallstatt", the world-famous lakeside town presents itself from its musical side. You can expect a varied musical program during your holiday in Hallstatt.
The Ecumenical Church Music Retreat 2019
The Ecumenical Church Music Retreat will take place this year for the 62st time. This time the singers stay together from Monday, 15th of July to Monday 29st of July, 2019.
Candle light swimming
An evening full of pleasure! Epicurean delicacies, take a bath at candlelight, delightful diversion program
Chamois Hunting Days 2018
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.
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.
Daily tours through the Saltmine in Hallstatt
Feel the magic of bygone days and immerse yourself in a magical realm of glistening salt crystals, mysterious mine tunnels, where history comes alive. Open daily to 5th January 2020 & 1st February to 30th December 2020.
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 27th April to 27th Octobe 2019.
Segway in Gosau – Da steh' ich drauf!
Lassen Sie es rollen! Mit dem Segway durch das malerische Gosautal. Ein Urlaubserlebnis für die Ewigkeit. Sie werden darauf stehen. Garantiert!
Salzkammergut Trophy 2019
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!
Hiking events 2019
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 a rustic mountain lodge. The Dachstein plateau is waiting for you! Get on-board ride along. See you on top!
7-day trekking tour through the World Heritage
A hiking experience for all nature lovers. Seven-day trekking with summit ascents. On the trail of salt and alpine farming, of mountain pioneers and the "eternal" ice of the Hallstatt glacier. Places are limited - so register now!
Guided family hiking tour
Every Wednesday from 3rd of July to 4th of September 2019. Alpine pasture hike, meeting point: 10.00 hrs., mountain station in Ebensee on Lake Traunsee. For families!
Mountain Moments
The “Hiking in Autumn Program” includes hiking tours ranging from 500 m to 2100 m above sea level from August to October 2013 in Obertraun at Lake Hallstatt. Autumn time is hiking time! Come and join us!
Breakfast in an Alpine hut
Enjoy a special kind of breakfast. Take a seat and breathe in the early morning fresh air. Surrounded by pure alpine life, accompanied by the gentle ringing of cowbells, hereyou will find the ideal conditions to start your day
Sport events 2019
Lake Hallstatt swimming marathon 2019
Here, fun with the element 'water' is at the forefront! The “Lake Hallstatt swimming marathon” takes place on Saturday 3th August 2019, in the UNESCO World Heritage Region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut.
Rafting in pure nature
Whether you never been in a boat before, or are a weathered rafter used to all types of waters: High waves, imposing rollers and six weirs. Here is what you have been looking for!
Discover the World Heritage on the bike
Nobody knows better than our guides where the most beautiful lookout spots are, which are the longest descents, the most challenging ascents, the cosiest chalets and the most magnificent circular tours!
Workshops 2019
Yodel course on the Gjaidalm
Yodel-Ay-Ee-Oooo! From 26th to 28th July 2019. A weekend full of sound, surrounded by the beautiful nature of the Dachstein Mountains.
Line Dance Weekend in Hallstatt
Line up and dance with us! Friends of the Line Dancing can expect an atmospheric dance weekend with fantastic workshops with the stars of the scene and numerous surprises.
Harri Stojka Workshop 2019
End of August 2019 in the world-famous lakeside resort of Hallstatt - an unforgettable holiday with intoxicating music! Get informed with no obligation!
Winter & spring 2019/20
“Silent Night“ in the Salzkammergut
Reflective, down to earth, delicious! Enjoy the pre-Christmas period in the Salzkammergut. A pleasure for all your senses! Where time stands still! Let yourself be enchanted. The place to be!
Christmas market Gosau 2019
Simple, lively, colourful and traditional: Gosau "Bergweihnacht" - A Christmas Market Experience an incomparable Christmas trip to Gosau!
Krampus Parade in Bad Goisern 2019
The Salzkammergut Krampus parade on 7th December 2019, in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut, is very special - spectators and participants often travel from far and wide to this impressive traditional event.
A Procession of light and sound 2020
The "Glöcklerlauf" is a time-honoured local tradition on 5th January. This is hardly surprising, as it is believed that the illuminated head decorations and the ringing of the bells bring good luck into the community in the coming year!
Balloon Week Gosau
Starting point of the balloons: Directly on the Gosauseestraße between Vordertal and Mittertal in Gosau. Parking available! Every day between about 8:00 and 10:00 hrs.
Carneval season on Lake Hallstatt
Carneval or ”Fasching” who it´s called in the Salzkammergut – in no other part of the country is the Fasching season so exuberantly and zealously packed with time-honoured traditions and fancy dress parades than here in the Salzkammergut.