Your Holiday Planner: Christmas & New Year events

Unforgettable holidays to ring out the old year

Holy night on silent Lake Hallstatt: The UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut invites you to atmospheric Christmas and sparkling New Year celebrations with a varied entertainment programme. Whether as a couple, with family or with friends - in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau or Obertraun you can also experience a lot "between the years": Culinary events, unforgettable winter experience in the fairy-tale landscape between mountains and lake or a visit to the museum - there is something for everyone. To make your selection easier, we have summarised below the best events during Christmas and New Year.

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Worship services on the holidays

Would you like to attend a service during celebrations such as Christmas, the turn of the year or Epiphany? Here you will find an overview of church services for the holidays.

Event around the holidays

New Year's Concert in Bad Goisern

Whilst not quite the Vienna Philharmonic, they are one of the best orchestras in the World Heritage region. Enjoy waltzes of the finest!

Festival hall Bad Goisern, Vereinsgasse 4 Bad Goisern

Balasz Moldiz, ungarischer Stargeiger, wird dieses Konzert zu einem unvergesslichen Jahresbeginn werden lassen

Guided snowshoe hike "Bibereck“ with Betty in Gosau

Your winter experience in the salzkammergut. Discover the snow-covered mountains. Join us on an unusual tour of discovery. Winter hike with Betty. An unforgettable holiday experience!

Mon, Dec. 11, 2023 09:45 — 13:00 Valley station of the Hornspitzlift, Gosau

© OÖTourismus/Röbl | Winterwandern mit Betty

Guided snowshoe hike with Betty in Gosau

“Force of nature Gosausee“. A very special kind of lake experience! Your winter experience in the salzkammergut. Discover the snow-covered mountains. Join us on an unusual tour of discovery. Winter hike with Betty. An unforgettable holiday experience!

Thu, Dec. 14, 2023 09:45 — 13:00 Gasthof Gosausee, Nr. 395 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.

Guided snowshoe hike with Betty in Gosau

Feel the tranquility of the mountains. Enjoy the pure clear winter air. This winter the big adventure is waiting for you! Winter fun for the whole family in around 3 ½ hours on the deep snow covered Zwieselalm in Gosau.

Fri, Dec. 15, 2023 09:45 — 15:00 Valley station of the Hornspitzlift, Gosau

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

Guided snowshoe hike to the skywalk "5Fingers"

The best of the region, we go to the most beautiful panoramic mountain with a view of the lake. An absolutely safe tour thanks to the trained guides. Bookable daily. Only with advance notice! At least 2 days before.

Sat, Dec. 23, 2023 09:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Guided Snowshoe Hike with Igloo Building

Pure Adventure. In the "ice desert" at 2000 meters above sea level. For everyone who is looking for a challenge. "Building houses" with a difference. Register now. Because together there is simply more winter.

Sat, Dec. 23, 2023 09:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Famous tunes in a romantic setting

Famous tunes in a romantic setting in the heart of Hallstatt on Christmas Eve,

Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 16:00 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Marktplatz Hallstatt

Children's Christmas service in the Catholic Church in Bad Goisern

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 16:00 Catholic church Bad Goisern, Kirchengasse Bad Goisern

Catholic Christmas service in Gosau

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 16:00 Catholic church Gosau, Gosau 1 Gosau

Tower Music in Obertraun

Starting shot into Christmas Eve. Musicians from Obertraun accompany guests and locals into the holidays. Let yourself be enchanted by the Christmas atmosphere.

Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 16:15 Catholic church Obertraun, Obertraun Obertraun

Tower Music in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

Starting shot into Christmas Eve. Musicians from Bad Goisern accompany guests and locals into the holidays. Let yourself be enchanted by the Christmas atmosphere.

Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 17:00 Churches, Bad Goisern

Christmas Eve Mass of the Catholic Church of Hallstatt

Holy Mass in the Catholic Church of Hallstatt on the holiday "Christmas Eve" in German language.

Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 17:00 Catholic church Hallstatt, Kirchenweg 40 Hallstatt

Christmas Vespers in the Evangelical Christuskirche Hallstatt

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 17:00 Protestant church Hallstatt, Landungsplatz Hallstatt

Christmas Eve late-night Mass of the Catholic Church of Hallstatt

Christmas Eve late-night Mass of the Catholic Church of Hallstatt in German language.

Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 21:45 Catholic church Hallstatt, Kirchenweg 40 Hallstatt

Evangelical Christmas service in Gosau

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 22:00 Protestant church Gosau, Gosau 179 Gosau

Catholic Christmas service in Gosau

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 22:00 Catholic church Gosau, Gosau 1 Gosau

Christmas mass in the Ev. Church in Bad Goisern

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 22:30 Protestant church of Bad Goisern, Ramsaustraße Bad Goisern

Catholic Christmas service in Bad Goisern

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Sun, Dec. 24, 2023 23:00 Catholic church Bad Goisern, Kirchengasse Bad Goisern

Evangelical Christmas service in Bad Goisern

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Mon, Dec. 25, 2023 09:00 Protestant church of Bad Goisern, Ramsaustraße Bad Goisern

Catholic Christmas service in Gosau

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Mon, Dec. 25, 2023 09:00 Catholic church Gosau, Gosau 1 Gosau

Catholic Christmas service in Bad Goisern

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Mon, Dec. 25, 2023 10:00 Catholic church Bad Goisern, Kirchengasse Bad Goisern

Christmas Mass on 1st Day of Christmas in the Catholic Church of Hallstatt

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Mon, Dec. 25, 2023 10:30 Catholic church Hallstatt, Kirchenweg 40 Hallstatt

© Kraft | Gottesdienste Pfarrkirche Mariä Himmelfahrt in Hallstatt in der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut

Evangelical Christmas service in Bad Goisern

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Tue, Dec. 26, 2023 09:00 Protestant church of Bad Goisern, Ramsaustraße Bad Goisern

Catholic Christmas service in Bad Goisern

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Tue, Dec. 26, 2023 10:00 Catholic church Bad Goisern, Kirchengasse Bad Goisern

Christmas Mass on 2nd Day of Christmas in the Catholic Church of Hallstatt

We invite you. Celebrate a festive service with us. We look forward to guests from all over the world. Please note: This Christmas service only in german language!

Tue, Dec. 26, 2023 10:30 Catholic church Hallstatt, Kirchenweg 40 Hallstatt

“Krampamperl” burning in Hallstatt

Tradition and old customs are very important in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. Every year new - always different!

Tue, Dec. 26, 2023 11:00 — 18:00 Gaststätten, Hallstatt

Traditional christmas concert in Bad Ischl - Lauffen

An unforgettable musical experience after Christmas. Because Christmas in Austria is the best thing you can imagine. We invite you to an unforgettable Christmas concert. Unforgettable, unique and legendary. So enjoy the time.

Fri, Dec. 29, 2023 16:00 Pilgrimage church "Maria im Schatten" Lauffen, Marktstraße 49 Bad Ischl

New Year’s Music in Obertraun

On the south-eastern shore of Lake Hallstatt, the old year is bid a traditional farewell and the New Year is welcomed in a very colourful way.

Fri, Dec. 29, 2023 17:00 — 20:00 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun 180 Obertraun

© Perstl | Neujahrsblasen der Ortsmusikkapelle Obertraun von Haus zu Haus

Zwieselalm-Ascent in the Gosau Valley

Skiing tour to the Zwieselalm on the end of December in the Dachstein West Ski Region in Gosau. Register now! Limited number of participants.

Sat, Dec. 30, 2023 16:30 Panorama-Jet , Gosau

© werbegams / Zwieselalm-Aufstieg in Gosau Skitourengehen in der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut

Torch walk in Hallstatt

Wait until it's dark! Then Hallstatt shows itself from a completely different side and stories take on their very own charm. To be experienced every Saturday. In prominent footsteps through the night!

Sat, Dec. 30, 2023 18:00 — 19:00 Tourist office of Hallstatt, Seestraße 114 Hallstatt

New Year’s Eve in Obertraun 2023/24

See out the old year with a colourful bang in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt. Since years the annual New Year's Eve open-air party has lured countless visitors and locals. There will also be hot food and drinks and all of this with free entry. Change for a better turn of the year!

Sun, Dec. 31, 2023 22:00 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun 180 Obertraun

New Year's Eve in Hallstatt

Countdown into the New Year on the historic market square of Hallstatt. With fireworks and music. The perfect place for an unforgettable end to the year.

Sun, Dec. 31, 2023 23:45 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Marktplatz Hallstatt

New Year's concert in Bad Ischl

A lively start to the year in the spa and imperial city. Enjoy a colorful array of unforgettable messages. The turn of the year is so beautiful during your vacation in the Salzkammergut area. Enjoy it!

Mon, Jan. 1, 2024 16:00 — 19:00 Congress and Theater House Bad Ischl, Kurhausstraße 8 Bad Ischl

Traditionelles Neujahrskonzert Orchester des Musikvereins Bad Ischl

Nativity trip with horse-drawn carriage in Bad Ischl

A particularly beautiful tradition in Bad Ischl is the craft of making nativity scenes. There are now a large number of these masterpieces, some of which you can admire on the Nativity trip with horse-drawn carriage “Kripperlroas”.

Tue, Jan. 2, 2024 13:30 Tourist office of Bad Ischl, Auböckplatz 5 - Trinkhalle Bad Ischl

New Year celebration in the Koppenbrüller Cave

Mystical start to the year in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut in Austria. A adventure for the hole family!

Tue, Jan. 2, 2024 17:00 — 20:00 Koppenbrüller cave (Koppenbrüllerhöhle), Obertraun

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.

Fri, Jan. 5, 2024 16:45 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), 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.

Fri, Jan. 5, 2024 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.

Fri, Jan. 5, 2024 20:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Marktplatz Bad Goisern

New Year's Concert in Gosau

Whilst not quite the Vienna Philharmonic, they are one of the best orchestras in the World Heritage region. Enjoy waltzes of the finest!

Sun, Jan. 7, 2024 14:00 — 16:00 Culture Centre Gosau, Gosau

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