“Silent Night“ in the Salzkammergut

Reflective, down to earth, delicious!

When the days start to get shorter and darkness sets over Lakes in the late afternoon, one of the most beautiful times of the year begins in the World Heritage town: the days before the Christmas. Then numerous windows are festively decorated, a gingerbread scent hangs in the air and the world-famous salt mining town dons its pre-Christmas dress. Then the whole region of the Salzkammergut shine in the lights and numerous stars illuminate the night. And when the market square with the life-sized crib and the festive Christmas tree gets dressed up - then it's time for Christmas!

Hallstatt in bright lights

If you have had enough of the same old offers at Christmas markets, when you can’t bear to hear "Last Christmas" anymore and want to experience something completely different, then the world-famous Hallstatt is the place to be - because only here there is a Christmas barbecue with chesnut beer, a scarily beautiful Krampus exhibition, wood and schnapps in an unusual combination, homemade “Holzknechtnockn” (a fried dumpling eaten sweet or savoury) and a homely atmosphere for a contemplative, down to earth and nature-related Advent.

At a glance

There is much to see, feel and discover. Below we have put together the most beautiful highlights. Be enchanted by our small but fine offers. See you in pre-Christmas. Merry Christmas!

Events

Gosauer Berg-Weihnacht 2019

Simple, lively, colourful and traditional: Gosau "Bergweihnacht" - A Christmas Market Experience an incomparable Christmas trip to Gosau!

Sat, Nov. 30, 2019 Heimatmuseum Gosau, Gosau

Crib exhibition in a historic cellar

A very special piece of folk art in the rooms of the archaeological excavations under the Janu sports shop in Hallstatt.

Sat, Nov. 30, 2019 10:00 — 20:00 Dachsteinsport Janu, Seestraße 50 Hallstatt

St Nicholas crosses the Lake Hallstatt

The children of the little village of Obertraun eagerly await the arrival of St Nicholas one evening at the beginning of December. It is a very special moment when he is spotted on his traditional wooden boat.

Sat, Nov. 30, 2019 16:30 — 19:00 Strandbad Obertraun, Obertraun

Krampus Run in Hallstatt 2019

Colourful fire show with hot drinks, St. Nicholas, and lots of devilishly good masks. A hell of a good spectacle that shouldn’t be missed!

Thu, Dec. 5, 2019 18:00 — 23:00 Hallstätter Marktplatz und in den idyllischen Gassen, Marktplatz Hallstatt

Krampus Parade in Bad Goisern 2019

700 "Krampusses" and demons, St Nicholasses and good angels will assemble once again in the market square in Bad Goisern for this annual event.

Sat, Dec. 7, 2019 19:00 Marktplatz Bad Goisern, Marktplatz Bad Goisern

Christmas Market in Hallstatt 2019

Authentic customs, living traditions and a touch of romance on 8th od December 2109. Experience an incomparable Christmas trip to Hallstatt in Austria!

Sun, Dec. 8, 2019 Hallstätter Marktplatz, Marktplatz Hallstatt

Advent Market in the Hand.Werk.Haus 2019

Over 20 of our most talented artists proudly present their products both inside and in the courtyard at the Neuwildenstein stately home.

Sat, Dec. 14, 2019 10:00 — 18:00 Hand.Werk.Haus, Rudolf-von-Alt-Weg 6 Bad Goisern

Sound of Hallstatt 2019: “It´s Christmastime“

When the first snow sets over Hallstatt in the Advent season and the world-famous holiday resort shines in a Christmassy glow, the concert series "Sound of Hallstatt" invites you to the last listening pleasure this year.

Sat, Dec. 14, 2019 20:00 — 22:00 Kultur- und Kongresshaus Hallstatt, Seestraße 169 Hallstatt