Exhibitions in the Salzkammergut

As diverse as the region

Whether spring, summer, autumn or winter - it's always exhibition time in the Salzkammergut. Paintings, traditional handicrafts, impressive sculptures or cool cartoons - the artistic diversity of the whole world can be seen around the region’s popular lakes. To give you an overview, we have compiled the best exhibitions in and from the Salzkammergut. Come and have a look.

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Contemporary history with a sharp pen: Cartoon exhibition "Graphic Novel" in Altaussee

The comic artist Simon has packed the eventful history of the Altaussee salt mine from the Stone Age to the Nazi era, as well as the art treasures stored in the mountain and their spectacular rescue into a graphic novel.

Sun, Nov. 16, 2025 09:00 — 16:00 Altaussee salt mine, Lichtersberg 25 Altaussee

Mill Advent at the “Anzenaumühle” Open-Air Museum in Bad Goisern

An atmospheric start to the Advent season. With lots of creative handicrafts, Christmas sounds and tasty delicacies. An Advent just like back then!

Nov. 22 - 23, 2025 10:00 — 18:00 Museum Anzenaumill (Anzenaumühle), Anzenau Bad Goisern

Exhibition for the Advent and Christmas season: "The Art of Winter – Art. Design. Object" in Bad Ischl

The exhibition brings together contemporary art, design and fine objects – handmade, sensual and unique. Artists from near and far will show painting, sculpture, jewelry, textiles and ceramics and let winter bloom in its quiet radiance.

Nov. 27 - 30, 2025 Galerie "Am Fluss", Hasnerallee 2 Bad Ischl

Crib exhibition in a historic cellar

Visiting a nativity scene exhibition in Hallstatt is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the rich tradition of nativity scene building in the Salzkammergut, which has existed there for over 200 years.

Mon, Dec. 1, 2025 09:00 — 18:00 Dachsteinsport Janu, Seestraße 50 Hallstatt

© Krauß/Kraft | Veranstaltungen im Salzkammergut: Krippenausstellung in Hallstatt

Filigree craftsmanship at Christmas time: nativity scene exhibition in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt

A special feature of the courses of the Goiserer Kripperlverein is that everyone is allowed to realise themselves. This means that everyone can build their dream nativity scene, no style or a uniform nativity scene is prescribed.

Sat, Dec. 13, 2025 09:00 — 18:00 Catholic church office Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern

Crib exhibition in Hallstatt

Visit the 200-year-old nativity scene in the Catholic parish church of Hallstatt. A very special piece of tradition!

Sat, Dec. 20, 2025 10:30 — 17:00 Catholic church Hallstatt, Kirchenweg 40 Hallstatt

© Krauß | Krippenausstellung in Hallstatt

Nativity trip with horse-drawn carriage in Bad Ischl

A particularly beautiful tradition in Bad Ischl is the craft of making nativity scenes. There are now a large number of these masterpieces, some of which you can admire on the Nativity trip with horse-drawn carriage “Kripperlroas”.

Fri, Jan. 2, 2026 13:30 Tourist office of Bad Ischl, Auböckplatz 5 - Trinkhalle Bad Ischl

Salzkammergut booking - Are you still looking for accommodation?

Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.

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