World Heritage Advent in Austria
Christmas markets and events around Lake Hallstatt
Snow is falling, the air becomes colder and colder and the most beautiful time of the year comes closer. It is Christmas time in the austrian region Salzkammergut and therewith also time for the magic atmosphere of the traditional Christmas markets in Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt, Gosau, Hallstatt and Obertraun at Lake hallstatt. Every market has its own character and its own specialties, but everywhere you will find seasonal music, delicious sweets, handcrafts, hand-made candles and much more. Be enchanted by the numerous events of the World Heritage Advent. Some of those events have attracted way beyond the region around Lake Hallstatt since many years. So just be enthralled by those highlights of the advent.
All pre-christmas events at a glance
Daily tours through the Salt Mine "Salzwelten" in Hallstatt
Sat, Feb. 8, 2025 Salt mine (Salzwelten) Hallstatt, Hallstatt
The most romantic place in the world: "Mountain Christmas Market " 2025 in Gosau
Sat, Nov. 29, 2025 13:00 — 19:00 Homeland museum Gosau, Gosau
Children's Krampus run on Hallstatt’s Market Square
Thu, Dec. 4, 2025 17:00 — 20:00 Market square Hallstatt and idyllic streets, Hallstatt
Krampus Parade in Bad Goisern 2025
Sun, Dec. 7, 2025 19:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Hallstatt Christmas Market 2025
Mon, Dec. 8, 2025 10:00 — 18:30 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
Famous tunes in a romantic setting
Wed, Dec. 24, 2025 16:00 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
Tower Music in Obertraun
Wed, Dec. 24, 2025 16:15 Catholic church Obertraun, Obertraun
Tower Music in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
Wed, Dec. 24, 2025 17:00 Churches, Bad Goisern
Free accommodation in the run-up to Christmas
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.