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
Overview: Event calender & Highlights
Events at a glance
What's going on in the Salzkammergut? All events at a click. Our event calendar at a click. From conventions to concerts. From nature to culture. Here you will find events in Obertraun, Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau or Bad Ischl. From tradition to hiking. The choice is yours!
Events in winter
Enchanting and romantic pre-Christmas period, iconic start to the year or colourful ballooning mixed with numerous winter sports events. Winter Highlights from December to February at a glance.
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.
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.
Best of Winter
The first highlight of the year! "International Winter Variety Show 2022"
A beautiful, magical event inspired by the "wise men" is casting its shadows: the "International Winter Variety Show " from 11th - 13th February 2022 with Dirk Denzer's new show "Spirit Dreams" in Bad Ischl.
Seductive Winter Experiences in the Salzkammergut
More fun. More enjoyment. More variety. Simply more holiday in the snow. Whether it's guided snowshoe hikes, ski tours, torchlight walks or a cool igloo build - this winter you can do it all! Take a look now, without obligation and feel the winter anticipation.
Torch walk in Hallstatt
Wait until it's dark! Then Hallstatt shows itself from a completely different side and stories take on their very own charm. To be experienced every Saturday. In prominent footsteps through the night!
For sporty early risers
For all ski tourers: Early Bird cable car rides onto the Krippenstein in Obertraun. Every weekend (Sat & Sun) from 19th of February to 3th of April 2022 at 7:30 hrs. Please note: Only one way.
Corpus Christi on the Lake Hallstatt
Colourful Corpus Christi procession in the Catholic parish church, the romantic marketplace and the unique Lake Hallstatt. A truly "heavenly" experience!
"Liebstatt" Sunday 2022
The big traditional festival for love in the Salzkammergut. On the fourth Sunday of Lent. The big traditional event in spring.
Chamois Hunting Days 2022
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.
Kirtag beer tent in St. Agatha 2022
Once again it is time to say “Ozapft is” (the keg is tapped) on the laste weekend of September in the traditional beer tent in the St. Agatha district of Bad Goisern.
Mines & Caves
“Prehistoric Expedition” through the oldest salt mine of the world
Every Tuesday and Thursday 1 pm from July to August 2022. Duration of tour: approx. 4 hours. Reservations required
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!
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. .
Guided tours through the Koppenbrüller cave
The cave in the Koppen valley. A popular excursion for all the family! Guided tours daily from April 30th - 1st of November 2022. Every hour from 9:00 to 16:00 hrs.
Salzkammergut Trophy 2022
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!