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

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

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.

© OÖ.Tourismus/Röbl | Schneeschuhwandern im Salzkammergut

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

Spatzennest Russbach: Games and fun for kids!

Open daily! From 22nd December 2019 to 29th of March 2020.

Hornbahn Talstation, Rußbach

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

Casino Keller, Grazer Straße 16 Bad Ischl

Hiking with Betty: Guided snow shoe tour

In winter, you can experience this majestic high mountain range on guided snowshoe tours across the Dachstein wilderness plateau. Almost effortlessly we explore a fascinating karst landscape and enjoy the wonderful panoramic view.

Dachstein-Krippenstein-Seilbahn, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Balloon Week Gosau 2020

Mid-January people will look up to the skies for a very different reason 30 to 40 brightly coloured hot air balloons will take to the skies, creating a magnificent display against a backdrop of snow laden trees and stunning mountain scenery.

Sun, Jan. 19, 2020 08:00 — 10:00 Gosau, Gosau

Kalß Nativity Scene in Bad Ischl

Discover the Kalss nativity scene - one of the largest nativity scenes in the Salzkammergut with more than 300 partly movable figures. An excursion tip for the whole family. Not only on rainy days!

Sun, Jan. 19, 2020 10:00 — 17:00 Museum der Stadt Bad Ischl,

© Krippenausstellung im Museum der Stadt Bad Ischl

Ice skating in Bad Ischl

The daily skating pleasure in the fairytale winter landscape with skate rental. I must go there!

Sun, Jan. 19, 2020 14:00 Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl

Guided Snowshoe hike “Bibereck“

Winter hike with Betty: Every Monday during your holiday in Gosau.

Mon, Jan. 20, 2020 09:45 — 12:00 Talstation Hornspitzlift Gosau, Gosau

© OÖTourismus/Röbl | Winterwandern mit Betty

Lantern walk through Hallstatt

The winter landscape appears mystical and romantic during a torchlight stroll through Hallstatt. A special tour during your winter holiday in Hallstatt.

Mon, Jan. 20, 2020 17:00 — 18:30 Tourismusbüro Hallstatt, Seestraße 99 Hallstatt

Snowshoe hike “Dachstein West“

Winter fun for the whole family in around 3 ½ hours on the deep snow covered Zwieselalm in Gosau.

Wed, Jan. 22, 2020 09:45 — 15:00 Talstation Hornspitzlift Gosau, Gosau

© OÖTourismus/Röbl | Winter in Gosau: Schneeschuhwanderung “Dachstein West“

"Hot Air Balloon Night" 2020

Highlight of the event is the display of hot air balloons by night. A stunning visual treat! Spectators flock to the Gosau and see how enormous flames create the hot air needed to inflate these huge, brightly coloured balloons.

Wed, Jan. 22, 2020 18:00 — 22:00 Gosau, Gosau

Snowshoe hike “Enjoy the nature”

On the trail of the magic of the white landscape during and unforgettable winter hike. Do not forget to register in time.

Thu, Jan. 23, 2020 09:45 — 13:00 Panorama-Jet , Gosau

© Röbl/OÖ Werbung | Veranstaltungen im Winter in Gosau & Gosautal im Salzkammergut: Schneeschuhwanderung “Genieß die Natur“ In der Skiregion Dachstein West. Winterwandern bei Ihrem Urlaub in Gosau.

Ö3 PistenBully rocks Dachstein West!

Ö3 PistenBully rocks Dachstein West! Out and about in the Gosau Valley! Austrian Hit radio Ö3 once again has an event highlight in store for the winter season - the Ö3-PistenBully!

Wed, Feb. 5, 2020 10:00 — 16:00 Skiregion Dachstein-West , Gosau

FISCHER Skitest in Gosau

Be the first to test the newest „Fischer“ skiing equipment for young and old.

Fri, Feb. 7, 2020 Panorama-Jet , Gosau

Services for sporty early risers

For all ski tourers: Early Bird cable car rides onto the Krippenstein in Obertraun. Every weekend and public holidays at 7:30hrs.

Sat, Feb. 15, 2020 07:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Seilbahn, Winkl 34 Obertraun

© Kraft | Early Bird Fahrten auf den Krippenstein in Obertraun

Children's snow party in the ski area of Dachstein West

Big kids snow party with funny game stations, free children punch, Live-DJ, tombola and BRUMSI ski race.

Wed, Feb. 19, 2020 10:00 — 15:00 Brumsiland, Gosau 701 Gosau

FISCHER Skitest in Gosau, Zwieselalm

Be the first to test the newest „Fischer“ skiing equipment for young and old.

Sun, Apr. 5, 2020 Zwieselalm, Gosau

Krampus run in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt

On the Krampus parade in Obertraun on 5th of December at the market square the good St. Nicholases will meet more than 30 Krampus and Perchten.

Sat, Dec. 5, 2020 19:00 Gemeindeplatz Obertraun, Obertraun 180 Obertraun

Christmas Market in Hallstatt 2020

Idyllic World Heritage Advent at yout winter holiday around Lake Hallstatt. Only 8th December 2020. Experience an incomparable Christmas trip to Hallstatt in Austria!

Tue, Dec. 8, 2020 Hallstätter Marktplatz, Marktplatz Hallstatt

Evening tour of the mountain of treasures - Salzwelten Altaussee 2020/2021

Daily evening tours at 5 p.m. - 31.12.2020 Closed

Fri, Dec. 25, 2020 17:00 — 18:30 Salzwelten Altaussee, Lichtersberg 25 Altaussee

Glöcklerlauf in Obertraun

The "Glöcklerlauf" is a time-honoured local tradition. 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, and that they protect us from unfortunate events.

Tue, Jan. 5, 2021 17:00 Gemeindeplatz Obertraun, Obertraun 180 Obertraun

Glöcklerlauf “Glöckler Parade“ in Bad Ischl

Each year on 5th January, at around 6pm , Bad Ischl has “Glöcklerlauf”. The name "Glöckler" derives from the word “knock” and is rooted in an old Salzkammergut tradition.

Tue, Jan. 5, 2021 17:00 — 19:00 Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl

© Kulturplattform Bad Ischl | Glöcklerlauf im Zentrum von Bad Ischl

Glöcklerlauf in Bad Goisern

Processions take place on the evening of 5th January. Eager spectators gather to watch the parades of figures dressed all in white. The men carry large bells attached to their belts and wear elaborate head decorations. These are illuminated on the inside by large candles.

Tue, Jan. 5, 2021 20:00 Marktplatz Bad Goisern, Marktplatz Bad Goisern

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!

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