Events in winter
There’s a lot going on in winter!
When winter gradually sets in over the Salzkammergut at the end of November, it will be cosy at numerous events around the Lake Hallstatt and the Gosau Valley. Even in winter there is a lot going on: World Heritage Advent, “Glöcklerläufe”, Gosau hot air balloon week, family events both on and off the slopes and much, much more. We have summarised below, the best events in the winter for you. We wish you a relaxing winter holiday in the Salzkammergut.
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
The Neuwildenstein Stately Home
Bad Goisern | Hand.Werk.Haus: Still not found any souvenirs from your vacation? Then why not take a look at Hand.Werk.Haus Goisern in the town's centre. Here you will find a large selection of unique handicrafts "Made in Salzkammergut" for all occasions.
“Silent Night“ in Hallstatt
Reflective, down to earth, delicious! Enjoy the pre-Christmas period in Hallstatt. A pleasure for all your senses! Where time stands still! Let yourself be enchanted. The place to be!
World Heritage Advent in Austria
Around Lake Hallstatt: Be enchanted by the numerous events of the World Heritage Advent. Some of those events have attracted way beyond the region since many years. So just be enthralled by those highlights of the advent.
Events during Christmas & New Year
Christmas in the mountains of the Salzkammergut. Attractive festive and New Year deals for Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun at a glance
Guided snowshoeing tours
You love extraordinary, original nature experiences? Then, you absolutely should try snowshoeing. Discover nature with snowshoes on your feet.
A Procession of light and sound
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!
Carneval season in the Salzkammergut
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.
“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!
Events during the winter time
Guided tour ”Casino Keller
Casino Keller, Bad Ischl
Gosauer Berg-Weihnacht 2020
Sat, Nov. 28, 2020 11:00 — 19:00 Heimatmuseum Gosau, Gosau
Krampus Run in Hallstatt 2020
Sat, Dec. 5, 2020 18:00 — 23:00 Hallstätter Marktplatz und in den idyllischen Gassen, Hallstatt
Krampus run in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt
Sat, Dec. 5, 2020 19:00 Gemeindeplatz Obertraun, Obertraun
Krampus Parade in Bad Goisern 2020
Mon, Dec. 7, 2020 19:00 Marktplatz Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Christmas Market in Hallstatt 2020
Tue, Dec. 8, 2020 Hallstätter Marktplatz, Hallstatt
Advent Market in the Hand.Werk.Haus 2019
Sat, Dec. 12, 2020 10:00 — 18:00 Hand.Werk.Haus, Bad Goisern
Evening tour of the mountain of treasures - Salzwelten Altaussee 2020/2021
Fri, Dec. 25, 2020 17:00 — 18:30 Salzwelten Altaussee, Altaussee
New Year celebration in the Koppenbrüller Cave
Sat, Jan. 2, 2021 17:00 — 20:00 Koppenbrüllerhöhle, Obertraun
Glöcklerlauf in Obertraun
Tue, Jan. 5, 2021 17:00 Gemeindeplatz Obertraun, Obertraun
Glöcklerlauf “Glöckler Parade“ in Bad Ischl
Tue, Jan. 5, 2021 17:00 — 19:00 Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
Glöcklerlauf in Bad Goisern
Tue, Jan. 5, 2021 20:00 Marktplatz Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Balloon Week Gosau 2021
Sat, Jan. 16, 2021 08:00 — 10:00 Gosau, Gosau
"Hot Air Balloon Night" 2021
Wed, Jan. 20, 2021 18:00 — 22:00 Gosau, Gosau
Enjoy a gentle tour
The winter in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut has many facets - also a very tranquil one. As a nature lover, you can enjoy the snowy winter landscape around Lake Hallstatt and Gosau Valley at its most romantic. Many prepared winter hiking trails invite you to relax, marvel and enjoy the snow-covered landscape. The smooth, soft crunching of the snow, the wintry silence and the magnificent winter scenery all have magical power. Numerous winter trails are even located right on the doorstep of your hosts and together with the thermal spa offerings they make a perfect combination for a great winter vacation around Lake Hallstatt. See you in Austria!