“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

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.

Hand.Werk.Haus, Rudolf-von-Alt-Weg 6 Bad Goisern

High-percentage and handicraft in Hallstatt

Beautiful holiday memories: noble brandies and gift ideas made of wood in the historic centre of Hallstatt. It pays to take a look!

Schnaps & Holz im Badergraben, Wolfengasse 67 Hallstatt

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, Dec. 15, 2019 10:00 — 17:00 Museum der Stadt Bad Ischl,

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.

Sun, Dec. 15, 2019 10:00 — 20:00 Dachsteinsport Janu, Seestraße 50 Hallstatt

Christmas market of Bad Ischl

Look forward to original "hand g'machtes" (hand-made) products from the Kaiserstadt, to typical culinary delicacies as well as to a varied supporting programme that is full of atmosphere.

Sun, Dec. 15, 2019 10:00 — 18:00 Trinkhalle Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl

Ice skating in Bad Ischl

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

Sun, Dec. 15, 2019 14:00 Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl

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, Dec. 16, 2019 17:00 — 18:30 Tourismusbüro Hallstatt, Seestraße 99 Hallstatt