“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!
The most beautiful events in the run-up to Christmas
Daily tours through the Salt Mine "Salzwelten" in Hallstatt
Sat, Sep. 30, 2023 Salt mine (Salzwelten) Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Crib exhibition in a historic cellar
Fri, Dec. 1, 2023 09:00 — 18:00 Dachsteinsport Janu, Hallstatt
Gosauer Berg-Weihnacht 2023
Sat, Dec. 2, 2023 13:00 — 19:00 Homeland museum Gosau, Gosau
World Heritage cookiemarket in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Sat, Dec. 2, 2023 14:00 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
St Nicholas crosses the Lake Hallstatt
Sun, Dec. 3, 2023 14:00 — 19:00 Lido Obertraun, Obertraun
Children's Krampus run on Hallstatt’s Market Square
Mon, Dec. 4, 2023 17:00 — 20:00 Market square Hallstatt and idyllic streets, Hallstatt
Krampus Run in Hallstatt 2023
Tue, Dec. 5, 2023 18:00 — 23:00 Market square Hallstatt and idyllic streets, Hallstatt
Krampus Parade in Bad Goisern 2023
Thu, Dec. 7, 2023 19:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Christmas Market in Hallstatt 2023
Fri, Dec. 8, 2023 10:00 — 18:30 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
Mill Advent at the “Anzenaumühle” Open-Air Museum in Bad Goisern
Fri, Dec. 8, 2023 10:00 Museum Anzenaumill (Anzenaumühle), Bad Goisern
Advent singing by the men's choir in Bad Goisern
Sat, Dec. 9, 2023 18:00 Churches, Bad Goisern
Adventkonzert mit Sigrid und Marina in Bad Ischl
Fri, Dec. 15, 2023 16:00 — 17:30 City parish church, Bad Ischl
Advent Market in the Hand.Werk.Haus 2023
Sat, Dec. 16, 2023 10:00 — 18:00 Salzkammergut Hand.Werk.Haus, Bad Goisern
Famous tunes in a romantic setting
Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 16:00 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
Tower Music in Obertraun
Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 16:15 Catholic church Obertraun, Obertraun
Tower Music in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 17:00 Churches, Bad Goisern
Traditional christmas concert in Bad Ischl - Lauffen
Fri, Dec. 29, 2023 16:00 Pilgrimage church "Maria im Schatten" Lauffen, Bad Ischl
Accommodation at Christmas time
Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.