Summer events

There is something for everyone

Whether sporting challenges, relaxed enjoyment up on an Alpine meadow or traditional events - the summer in the Salzkammergut is a cornucopia of events that it is well worth discovering. Here you can find an overview of the best events from June to August at a glance.

Theme worlds & series of events

Culinary events

Here you will find a list of the best culinary events around Lake Hallstatt. From ‘down to earth’ to sophisticated. An indulging holiday for all your senses

©OÖ.Tourismus/Erbe / Essen & Trinken in der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut

Hiking & unforgettable mountain moments: Mountain Moments 2024

Unforgettable nature experiences. Guided hikes you will never forget. Friendly hosts. And lots of events. Always with a lot of customs and tradition. This and much more is available at "Mountain Moments". Experience the mountains from a completely new perspective. It's time for a new adventure!

Classic Concerts in the Ice Cave 2024

It’s not just nature lovers who will find what they are looking for in this giant Ice cave – art lovers too can appreciate this eternal world of ice: every year in August, the Parsifal Dome is transformed into a unique concert hall

Shipping on Lake Hallstatt

Hallstatt | Ship tours: Whether large or small trip – this is where you will find an overview of daily excursions from May through October on Lake Hallstatt. Cast off and Ship Ahoy!

Hiking 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!

© Jehlde | Wmit Betty in der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut

Guided mountain bike & e bike tours in the Salzkammergut

They know their region like the back of their hand: The verified mountainbike guides. You know perfectly well, where the most exciting single trails are and the steepest downhill routes hide with the sharpest curves. And these need to be discovered. Together with you. Find out this year.!

© Kraft | Täglich 'Geführte Mountainbike-Touren' durchs Welterbe

Market days in the Salzkammergut: weekly markets, flea markets & Co.

Fresh, unadulterated food from the region, away from supermarkets and discounters. Also ideal as a souvenir. Holidays for the palate. Pure pleasure!

Mountain Masses in the Salzkammergut

In the midst of untouched nature and centuries-old cultural landscapes, people find contemplation and tranquillity at numerous mountain masses and mountain services, and find comfort and gratitude in communal prayer.

Brass music im Salzkammergut

Brass music is as much a part of Austria as a dirndl or a schnitzel. What would a big folk festival in the Salzkammergut be without brass music? Nothing! Get to know the perfect sound of your host region. The perfect overview of brass music events in the Salzkammergut. Not all of them - but the best at a click.

Art & Culture Events in the Salzkammergut

The best of classical music, poetry, jazz, Austropop, theatre and customs through to cabaret and operetta. The best cultural events in the Salzkammergut at a click. Always up to date!

Sporting eventsin the Salzkammergut

Ob Laufveranstaltungen oder Schwimm-Events, kultige Mountainbike Meetings oder trendige Sportveranstaltungen - in Sachen "Sport" hat das Salzkammergut so einiges zu bieten. Die Besten von ihnen haben wir für Sie zusammengefasst. Auf die Plätze fertig los!

Summer of Culture in Gosau

On the mountains & in the valley. Customs and tradition at the Gosau Summer of Culture. The Gosau Valley presents. Under the title "Gosau Summer of Culture", the World Heritage community invites you to a varied programme of cultural and traditional events. Whether in the valley or on the alpine pastures - there is something for everyone. Look forward to numerous events in the picturesque Gosau valley.

Workshops & Courses - Creative Holidays in the Salzkammergut

Creating something with your own hands gives a holiday in the Salzkammergut a special quality. Anyone who has ever had a taste of creative holiday air will be happy to come back. We have compiled and listed the most beautiful workshops and courses in the region for you. Take a look.

Mountain events in the Salzkammerut

Breakfast on the mountains - guided hikes. The mountains are there to be conquered! From you. And we have the best mountain events for you. this is your time These are your mountains. Do something outside

Events for children & families in the Salzkammergut

Are you vacationing with your family in the region? And are you still looking for some great events for your kids? Then we would do the right thing for you. Unforgettable events on the mountains, in the valley and on the lakes.

©Jack/www.bad-goisern.net / Veranstaltungen für Kinder & Familien im Salzkammergut

Services and events in churches in the Salzkammergut

Church is more than worship. Readings and concerts take place regularly in the numerous places of worship. And there are always excellent events there. Artists with well-known names and brilliant voices.

Exhibitions in the Salzkammergut

Would you like to visit an exhibition while you are on holiday in the Salzkammergut? We have something for every taste. Modern or traditional. Cool or classic. There is sure to be something for you.

Concerts on the lake stage and in the lido of Obertraun

The soudtrack for your summer evening. From folk music to jazz to pop music. Music for a perfect end to the day. Listen for yourself. Atmospheric entertainment directly on Lake Hallstatt in Obertraumn.

Guided hikes in the Salzkammergut

Feel as a team. Enjoy conversations, laugh and move, get out of breath, arrive together and look down into the valley and enjoy the wonderful views.

© Kraft | Geführte Wanderungen in der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut

Guided Tours in the Salzkammergut

There is much to discover in the Salzkammergut. The best way to do this is to go on a tour together with the trained guide staff. There is something for everyone! Local history tours, hiking tours or guided tours through mines and caves. You have the choice and the pleasure!

Individual events in summer

Daily tours through the Salt Mine "Salzwelten" 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.

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 Salt mine (Salzwelten) Hallstatt, Salzbergstraße 1 Hallstatt

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. .

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 Dachstein-Giant-Ice cave, Obertraun

© Schöpf | Tägliche Führung durch die Dachstein Eishöhle in Obertraun

Daily tours through the "Mammut Cave" in Obertraun

Cave labyrinth of superlatives! The endless expanses of the Dachstein massif from the inside - the huge mammoth cave will inspire you with incredible dimensions and a play of colours that you would not expect to find under the soil of the Salzkammergut!

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 Dachstein-Giant-Ice cave, Obertraun

© Schöpf | Tägliche Führungen durch die “Dachstein Mammuthöhle“ in Obertraun

Guided Canoe Tours on Lake Hallstatt

Discover the beauties of Lake Hallstatt on a “Guided Canoe Tour”. Ideal for the whole family or small groups. Daily tours of about 3 hours. Outdoor fun for all water lovers!

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 Gosaumühle Car park,

Guided Sea Kayak and Canoe Tours on Lake Hallstatt

An unforgettable adventure as a holiday memory. On the road with experienced professionals. Glide quietly over Lake Hallstatt. With history and stories in the luggage. Can be experienced every day! From spring to autumn. Because the lake has many seasons!

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 Lake Hallstatt, Hallstatt

Guided climbing offers in the Salzkammergut

Fancy an individual climbing tour? According to your own personal wishes? The professionals at Outdoor Leadership make these wishes come true. Climbing tours according to your ideas. Bookable daily from spring to autumn.

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 Car park Goisern Mitte, Bad Goisern

Unusual "dive" with the Solenauts in Bad Ischl

European Capital of Culture Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024

The experience of summer during your holiday in the Salzkammergut: Immerse yourself in highly concentrated salt water and the silence of space. Experience the immersive effect of high-resolution 360° space projections. In July and August in Bad Ischl.

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 ,

Mixed-Media-Installation "Vogelfrei" in Ebensee

European Capital of Culture Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024

"Vogelfrei" is a site-specific, participatory mixed-media installation made of driftwood, found materials, tools and sound. The internationally renowned Swiss artist couple Gerda Steiner & Jörg Lenzlinger start a spatial narrative from a bird's eye view.

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 Bahnhof Landungsplatz Ebensee, Hauptstraße 36 Ebensee

Kunstmue Festival 2024 in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt

The finest alternative music from Austria awaits visitors in summery Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt.

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 09:00 Kunstmühle Bad Goisern, Hinlaufstraße Bad Goisern

Handicraft exhibition "PerlMUT" in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt

European Capital of Culture Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024

The Salzkammergut Hand.Werk.Haus (Craftsman's House) invites you to a major exhibition of international and local artists in the Capital of Culture year. An impressive exhibition that you should definitely see!

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 09:00 Salzkammergut Hand.Werk.Haus, Rudolf-von-Alt-Weg 6 Bad Goisern

Lake Hallstatt Swimming Marathon in Bad Goisern

The swimming event of the summer! On July 27, 2024, Lake Hallstatt will be all about the 13th Swimming Marathon - a sporting highlight for all friends of limitless open water swimming.

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 09:00 — 15:00 Lido Untersee, Bad Goisern

Exhibition with Cruise: An Expedition to Art and Nature

European Capital of Culture Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024

An exhibition with a boat trip across Lake Traunsee and a hike. To be experienced from May to September 2024. Always from Friday to Sunday.

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 10:00 — 14:00 Schiffsanlegestelle Loidl, Ortsplatz

Parish Garden Festival in Hallstatt

If you are in Hallstatt this Saturday, then you should stop by the garden party of the Protestant parish in addition to the numerous sights in the centre of the old salt works.

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 13:00 Evangelischer Pfarrhof Hallstatt, Hallstatt

Stucka's smallest Elvis Presley festival in the world

Bock of Rock in summer? On July 27th, the veil of silence will be laid over the emperor - The King of Rock ''n Roll will return to the city so beloved by the organizer!

Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 17:00 Trinkhalle Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl

Goiserer Stand Up Fun Day in Bad Goisern

The fun highlight of the summer! Not a dry eye in the house. If you have a board and can stand up, then you are our man / woman! Register now for the funniest event in the Salzkammergut!

Sun, Jul. 28, 2024 11:00 — 14:00 Lido Untersee, Bad Goisern

Guided Half-Day e-Bike Tour in Gosau

Out and about with local guides: Discover the beauties of the Gosau Valley and the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. On a half-day tour with the e-Bike in the heart of Austria

Mon, Jul. 29, 2024 10:00 — 13:00 E-Bike Rental Nemo-Point, Vordertalstraße 12 Gosau

Natural spectacle “Löckenmoos” in Gosau

Discover one of the most beautiful raised moors in the world and the historic grindstone quarries on a family-friendly hike in Gosau.

Tue, Jul. 30, 2024 09:30 — 16:00 Sports ground Gosau, Gosau

© OÖ.Tourismus/Röbl / Wandern in Gosau zum Hochmoor Löckermoos - Glücksplätze im Salzkammergut

“Prehistoric Expedition” through the oldest salt mine of the world

More time. Learn more. These guided tours are only possible with prior registration. Every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August. Requirement: Good physical fitness, sturdy shoes and warm clothing are required.

Tue, Jul. 30, 2024 11:00 Salzberg , Hallstatt

© Salzwelten AG | 'Prähistorische Expedition' durch die Salzwelten Hallstatt

Guided Full-Day e-Bike Tour in Gosau

Out and about with local guides: Discover the beauties of the Gosau Valley and the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. On a full-day tour with the e-Bike in the heart of Austria.

Wed, Jul. 31, 2024 10:00 — 16:00 E-Bike Rental Nemo-Point, Vordertalstraße 12 Gosau

Yodelling Course in Bad Ischl 2024

Fancy an unusual Urlaun experience? Learn how to yodel with voice expert Anita Biebl on Mount "Katrin" in Bad Ischl. Those who take part have something to tell after their holiday. Memories for life!

Wed, Jul. 31, 2024 10:00 — 11:30 Katrin cable car valley station, Kaltenbachstraße 62 Bad Ischl

“Yodeller” brass music in the Gosau Valley

The small Kalvarienberg (Mount Calvary) Church in Gosau provides a stunning background to this musical event - a melodious holiday occasion with exceptional panorama views. Every Wednesday in July and August 20243.

Wed, Jul. 31, 2024 20:00 Kalvarienberg, Gosau

Concert with the Puchheim Youth Chamber Orchestra in Hallstatt

Enjoy a lively concert by the Puchheim Youth Chamber Orchestra from Germany in the Protestant Christ Church in romantic Hallstatt.

Sun, Aug. 4, 2024 17:00 Protestant church Hallstatt, Landungsplatz Hallstatt

Guided tour ”Casino Keller

Wander through the 400 year old „Casino Cellar“ which served as a refridgerator for both the Brewery and people of Bad Ischl

Wed, Aug. 7, 2024 15:00 — 16:00 Casino Keller, Grazer Straße 16 Bad Ischl

Lake festival "Seefest" in Hallstatt

Dashing girls in buxom dirndls and robust, crisp boys in traditional lederhosen. Celebrate with us! and get to know the typical Austrian customs and traditions of your host region! See you at the lake festival in Hallstatt!

Sat, Aug. 10, 2024 11:00 — 23:49 Landungsplatz, Hallstatt

Goisern Classics at Lake Hallstatt

The mountain does not call, it trembles! According to this motto, a large number of classic car enthusiasts will once again shake the Predigstuhl this year.

Sat, Aug. 10, 2024 12:00 — 18:00 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern

Workshop 2024: Guitar with Harri Stojka & Claudius Jelinek in Hallstatt

Harri Stojka dedicates himself to acoustic jazz & blues at the workshop lessons. This year at the workshop in Hallstatt. Roman Grinberg will also be there again. He is leading the singing class again this summer. Register now!

Mon, Aug. 12, 2024 Hallstatt, Hallstatt

Musical ice cave concerts 2024: Bernadette La Hengst / Peter Brugger

This time with the musicians. Bernadette La Hengst and Peter Brugger. Bernadette La Hengst was, among other things, a singer and guitarist in the Hamburg band "Die Braut haut ins Auge" and works as a theatre director.

Fri, Aug. 16, 2024 16:30 — 20:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Seilbahn (Talstation), Winkl 86 Obertraun

Closing concertt after Workshop week with Harri Stojka

Enjoy music from the first to the last minute with free admission. Just the right thing for the end of an eventful day in the Salzkammergut.

Fri, Aug. 16, 2024 19:00 Square in front of the World Heritage Museum, Hallstatt

Dance Palace "Tanzpalast" in Bad Ischl 2024

Finally swing a leg again, and enjoy joie de vivre in the imperial and cultural capital! At the invitation of the Bad Ischl Tourism Association, Reinhard Pirnbacher starts the dance season with the Tanzpalast!

Tue, Aug. 20, 2024 18:00 Congress and Theater House Bad Ischl, Kurhausstraße 8 Bad Ischl

Chamois Hunting Days 2024

The big folk festival with a variety of events and culinary specialties. Look forward to pure tradition. And get in touch with the country and its people. Lederhosen and dirndls as far as the eye can see. Cool guys and sweet girls. The holiday experience!

Fri, Aug. 23, 2024 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern

Concert at the Moosalm with the Brass Band Gosau

Enjoy the sounds of the brass band and rejoice in the beautiful view.

Sat, Aug. 24, 2024 19:30 Moosalm, Mittertal 384 Gosau

Musical ice cave concerts 2024: Thomas Gantsch / Michaer Hornek

The Lower Austrian jack-of-all-trades, member of Mnozil Brass with the crooked trumpet, meets a Tyrolean keyboard magician and together the two draw from an almost endless reservoir of musical ideas and styles.

Fri, Aug. 30, 2024 16:30 — 20:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Seilbahn (Talstation), Winkl 86 Obertraun

Summer finale at the Gjaidalm in Obertraun

Let's celebrate the end of summer together - look forward to a colorful weekend.

Fri, Sep. 6, 2024 10:00 — 18:00 Gjaidalm, Winkl 31 Obertraun

Musical ice cave concerts 2024: Christian Zehnder / Jodel Trio from Ausseerland

Locus Iste - World premiere of a composition as part of OÖ KulturExpo Anton Bruckner 2024, curated by the Ars Electronica Center Linz. Vocalist, voice artist, yodeler or overtone singer?

Fri, Sep. 6, 2024 16:30 — 20:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Seilbahn (Talstation), Winkl 86 Obertraun

Hiking with Betty: Discover the wonderful mushroom world of the Gosau Valley

Native tree mushrooms - the guardians of the forest. This autumn in the Gosau Valley. You'll become a mushroom! The tour for nature lovers!

Sat, Sep. 14, 2024 09:00 — 17:00 Protestant church Gosau, Gosau 179 Gosau

Hiking with Betty: Löckermoos nature experience on National Day

Discover one of the most beautiful raised bogs in the world and the historic grinding quarries on a family-friendly hike in Gosau. Now with a new version!

Sat, Oct. 26, 2024 09:30 — 16:00 Sports ground Gosau, Gosau

©Kraft/www.gosautal.net / Wandern in Gosau zum Hochmoor Löckermoos - Glücksplätze im Salzkammergut

Salzkammergut Mountainbike Trophy 2025

Hell and back: The big cycling weekend in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstättersee from July 11th, 2025 - July 13th, 2025. See you at the 28th Salzkammergut Trophy 2025.

Fri, Jul. 11, 2025 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern

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