Between tradition and modernity: "Summer of Culture" in Gosau 2026
The Gosau Valley Presents!
Hiking, climbing or mountain biking - the extensive Gosau valley, in the heart of the Alpine Republic, attracts more and more nature lovers every year. Gosau not only offers a great range of sporting challenges, but also a remarkable cultural program every year. In this series of summer and autumn events, tradition and customs are the focus of numerous large and small events at unique venues on the mountain and in the valley.
Events for all senses
Whether in the open-air museum or on the alpine pasture, at a "Dämmerschoppen" (sundowner) or a "Heimatabend" (folk evening), at a "Musi-Roas" (music festival) or a church concert - with the wide range of programmes on offer, there is something for everyone. Guaranteed. By the way: We have summarised the most popular events of this series, organised by the Gosau Folklore Association, for you below.
The best events of the cultural summer at a glance
Eversy Sunday: Guided tour of the open-air museum in Gosau
Sun, Jun. 7, 2026 13:00 — 16:00 Openair museum Paarhof/Schmiedbauer, Gosau
Atmospheric holiday experience: Yodelling at the Kalvarienberg in Gosau
Wed, Jul. 1, 2026 20:00 Kalvarienberg, Gosau
Hike with musical entertainment in Gosau
Sun, Jul. 5, 2026 11:00 — 19:00 Zwieselalm, Gosau
Tradtional Evening with the "Gosauer Schuhplattlern"
Thu, Jul. 9, 2026 19:30 Kirchenwirt Gosau, Gosau
Concert with the Brass Band Gosau
Sun, Jul. 12, 2026 11:00 Kirchenwirt Gosau, Gosau
Tradtional Evening with the "Gosauer Schuhplattlern"
Thu, Jul. 23, 2026 19:30 Moosalm, Gosau
Music, tradition and dance: Summer festival at Lake Gosau in the Salzkammergut
Sat, Jul. 25, 2026 16:00 Klacklbömi Badeplatz,
Concert with the Brass Band Gosau
Sun, Jul. 26, 2026 11:00 Gasthof Gosauschmied, Gosau
Summer festival from the traditional brass band Gosau
Sat, Aug. 1, 2026 19:00 Stockhalle, Gosau
Mountain service in Gosau
Sat, Aug. 15, 2026 11:00 Seekarkirche, Gosau
Concert at the Moosalm with the Brass Band Gosau
Sat, Aug. 22, 2026 19:00 Moosalm, Gosau
Hiking with Music at the "Löckernmoos"
Sun, Aug. 23, 2026 10:00 — 16:30 Places of happyness, Gosau
Alpine cattles drive in Gosau
Sat, Sep. 19, 2026 13:00 Moosalm, Gosau
Rustic customs for unforgettable pictures: Counting sheep in Gosau
Sat, Sep. 26, 2026 10:00 Alpine Iglmoos (Iglmoosalm), Gosau
Gosau Sheep Day in the Mittertal of Gosau
Sat, Oct. 3, 2026 13:00 Gosau, Gosau
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