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
Evening tour of the mountain of treasures - Salzwelten Altaussee
Salzwelten Altaussee, Altaussee
Snowshoe hike to the Dachstein-Shark
Tue, Mar. 19, 2019 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Seilbahn, Obertraun
ORIGINAL+ Skitest in Gosau, Valley Station Zwieselalm Panoramajet
Tue, Mar. 19, 2019 Panorama-Jet , Gosau
Spatzennest Russbach: Games and fun for kids!
Tue, Mar. 19, 2019 09:00 — 16:30 Hornbahn Talstation, Rußbach
Guided Snowshoe hike “Bibereck“
Tue, Mar. 19, 2019 09:45 Talstation Hornspitzlift Gosau, Gosau
Snowshoe hike “Dachstein West“
Wed, Mar. 20, 2019 09:45 — 15:00 Talstation Hornspitzlift Gosau, Gosau
Snowshoe hike “Enjoy the nature”
Fri, Mar. 22, 2019 09:45 — 13:00 Panorama-Jet , Gosau
Candle light swimming
Fri, Mar. 22, 2019 10:00 — 23:59 Narzissen Vital Resort, Bad Aussee
Floodlit skiing in Gosau
Fri, Mar. 22, 2019 18:30 — 20:30 Ötscherlift, Gosau
Services for sporty early risers
Sat, Mar. 23, 2019 07:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Seilbahn, Obertraun
One Way early trips for all ski tourers
Mon, Apr. 1, 2019 08:15 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Seilbahn, Obertraun
Easter early trips for all ski tourers
Fri, Apr. 19, 2019 08:15 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Seilbahn, Obertraun
Gosauer Berg-Weihnacht 2019
Sat, Nov. 30, 2019 Heimatmuseum Gosau, Gosau
Krampus Run in Hallstatt 2019
Thu, Dec. 5, 2019 18:00 — 23:00 Hallstätter Marktplatz und in den idyllischen Gassen, Hallstatt
Krampus Parade in Bad Goisern 2019
Sat, Dec. 7, 2019 19:00 Marktplatz Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Christmas Market in Hallstatt 2019
Sun, Dec. 8, 2019 Hallstätter Marktplatz, Hallstatt
Glöcklerlauf in Obertraun
Sun, Jan. 5, 2020 17:00 Gemeindeplatz Obertraun, Obertraun
Glöcklerlauf “Glöckler Parade“ in Bad Ischl
Sun, Jan. 5, 2020 17:00 — 19:00 Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
Glöcklerlauf in Bad Goisern
Sun, Jan. 5, 2020 20:00 Marktplatz Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Balloon Week Gosau 2020
Sat, Jan. 11, 2020 08:00 — 10:00 Gosau, Gosau
"Hot Air Balloon Night" 2020
Wed, Jan. 15, 2020 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!