Customs and traditions
Down to Earth – like its inhabitants
Why do you suddenly give gingerbread hearts with sweet sayings in spring? Why do people with colourful caps run through the dark nights after New Year? And what is the lake procession in Hallstatt all about? Questions upon questions.
In addition to its scenic beauty, the Salzkammergut is also known for its ancient customs and traditions, which exist only in this form here. Reason enough to take a closer look at the most important customs, from the “Glöcklerläufen” and “Liabstattsonntag” through to the magnificent Corpus Christi procession on Lake Hallstatt.
History with a touch of Imperial and Royal, tradition inwrought with contemporary art, culture with a distinctive touch of customs.
Below you will find more about typical customs from the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut and the surrounding holiday regions. We also introduce you to the Salzkammergut's most beautiful traditional events. We look forward to welcoming you to a rendezvous of tradition and modernity in the Salzkammergut.
More World Heritage
From miners and caps"
On the 5th January, the last of the "Twelve Nights" and the eve of the Epiphany, the custom in the Alpine area is very distinct and varied. The so-called "Anklöckler” are still widespread, as they always have been.
The Corpus Christi Procession on Lake Hallstatt
The traditional Corpus Christi Procession on the Hallstättersee (Lake Hallstatt) will take place once again in the Spring time. The procession is an example of the many traditions unique to the Salzkammergut. Join the people of Hallstatt and share a part of their unique culture.
Tour from Nativity Scene to Nativity Scene
Around Christmas commences the time of the “Kripperlroas”. You can visit the most beautiful nativity scenes of the Salzkammregut by horse-drawn carriage, foot or boat.
Fiery memories - The "Krambamperlbrennen"
Traditional, down-to-earth and high-proof custom in numerous inns on the 2nd day of Christmas. A sugar-sweet social experience with consequences ....
Carneval season in the Salzkammergut
Carneval or ”Fasching” who it´s called in the Salzkammergut – in no other part of the country is the Fasching season so exuberantly and zealously packed with time-honoured traditions and fancy dress parades than here in the Salzkammergut.
Solstice bonfire in the Salzkammergut
Whether on the mountain or at the lake, the solstice bonfires in the Salzkammergut are a unique get-together of guests and hosts in connection with ancient customs. Unforgettable holiday memories that will last!
World Heritage Events
Music festival in Bad Ischl: 100 years of the Mitterweißenbach music band
Kurpark Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
Part of their journey! Discover Hallstatt with local guides - Daily Guided Tour "Individual”
Mon, May. 12, 2025 Valley station of the Salzberg cable car, Hallstatt
Guided tour through Hallstatt 2025
Mon, May. 19, 2025 15:30 Tourist office of Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Open air concerts on the historic market place
Sat, May. 31, 2025 20:00 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
Tent festival on Lake Hallstatt in Bad Goisern
Fri, Jun. 6, 2025 18:00 Schützenheim Untersee, Bad Goisern
Concert for the maypole auction of the Ortsmusikkapelle Obertraun
Fri, Jun. 6, 2025 18:30 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
Maypole auction in Obertraun
Fri, Jun. 6, 2025 18:30 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
Franz Kirchner Big-Band live in concert
Mon, Jun. 9, 2025 18:00 — 21:00 Schloss Neuwildenstein , Bad Goisern
Open house at the "Anzenau" mill in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Sat, Jun. 14, 2025 10:00 — 17:00 Museum Anzenaumill (Anzenaumühle), Bad Goisern
Traditional shooting of the Corpus Christi shooters in Hallstatt 2025
Thu, Jun. 19, 2025 06:00 — 09:00 Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Corpus Christi procession Hallstatt 2025
Thu, Jun. 19, 2025 09:00 Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Solstice bonfire on Mount "Feuerkogel" - the summer experience on the mountain
Sat, Jun. 21, 2025 16:00 — 23:00 Feuerkogel, Ebensee
Marschkonzert der Ortsmusikkapelle Obertraun
Sat, Jun. 21, 2025 19:30 Festgelände Traunau, Obertraun
“Yodeller” brass music in the Gosau Valley
Wed, Jul. 2, 2025 20:00 Kalvarienberg, Gosau
Sun downer in Gosau
Sat, Jul. 5, 2025 19:30 Kirchenwirt Gosau, Gosau
Hike with musical entertainment in Gosau
Sun, Jul. 6, 2025 11:00 — 19:00 Zwieselalm, Gosau
Open Air: Music in the restaurant at the "Steegwirt" in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Wed, Jul. 9, 2025 18:00 Steegwirt, Bad Goisern
Tradtional Evening with the "Gosauer Schuhplattlern"
Thu, Jul. 10, 2025 19:30 Kirchenwirt Gosau, Gosau
This year for the last time: The 65th Ecumenical Church Music Study Weeks in Gosau
Mon, Jul. 14, 2025 Gosau, Gosau
"Obertraun Mountain Moments 2025" Traditional evening in Obertraun
Thu, Jul. 17, 2025 19:00 Lido Obertraun, Obertraun
Concert of the Obertraun local band
Fri, Jul. 18, 2025 20:00 Lido Obertraun, Obertraun
Concert with the Brass Band Gosau
Sun, Jul. 20, 2025 11:00 Gasthof Gosauschmied, Gosau
"Montain Moments Obertraun 2025 ": Traditional evening in Obertraun
Thu, Jul. 24, 2025 19:00 — 21:00 Kurt`s Mammut Express, Obertraun
Tradtional Evening with the "Gosauer Schuhplattlern"
Thu, Jul. 24, 2025 19:30 Moosalm, Gosau
Deliciously musical: "Around Lake Gosau"
Sat, Jul. 26, 2025 11:00 Lake Gosau (Gosausee), Gosau
Lake concert with Jodler and Weisenblasen on Lake Hallstättersee
Sat, Jul. 26, 2025 19:00 Lido Untersee, Bad Goisern
Open Air: Music in the restaurant at the "Steegwirt" in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Wed, Jul. 30, 2025 18:00 Steegwirt, Bad Goisern
Concert of the OMK Obertraun at the beach festival
Sat, Aug. 2, 2025 18:00 Lido Obertraun, Obertraun
Forest festival in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt
Sat, Aug. 9, 2025 12:00 Festgelände Traunau, Obertraun
Nepomuk festival in Hallstatt
Fri, Aug. 15, 2025 10:00 — 19:00 Badergraben, Hallstatt
Mountain service in Gosau
Fri, Aug. 15, 2025 11:00 Seekarkirche, Gosau
Musical alpine day at the Zwieselalm in Gosau
Fri, Aug. 15, 2025 11:00 Zwieselalm, Gosau
Delicacies festival at the Schleifsteinbrüchen (grindstone quarries) in Gosau
Sat, Aug. 16, 2025 11:00 Places of happyness, Gosau
Concert at the Moosalm with the Brass Band Gosau
Sat, Aug. 23, 2025 19:00 Moosalm, Gosau
Cute Girls & knackige Boys: The great traditional festival "Chamois Hunting Days 2025"
Fri, Aug. 29, 2025 18:00 — 22:00 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Concert with the Brass Band Gosau
Sun, Sep. 7, 2025 11:00 Kirchenwirt Gosau, Gosau
Violin festival in Bad Goisern 2025
Sun, Sep. 7, 2025 12:00 — 19:00 Kirchengasse, Bad Goisern
Alpine cattles drive in Gosau
Sat, Sep. 20, 2025 13:00 Moosalm, Gosau
Mountain Mass and Alpine Festival with the Bad Goisern Mountain Music
Sun, Sep. 21, 2025 11:00 Rossmoosalm, Bad Goisern
53th St. Agatha Beer Tent - the gesture of good humour
Sat, Sep. 27, 2025 Festgelände Edt, Bad Goisern
Counting sheep in Gosau
Sat, Sep. 27, 2025 09:00 Alpine Iglmoos (Iglmoosalm), Gosau
Gosau Sheep Day in the Mittertal of Gosau
Sat, Oct. 4, 2025 13:00 Gosau, Gosau
Church konzert with the Brass Band Gosau
Sat, Nov. 22, 2025 19:30 Protestant church Gosau, Gosau
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
The age-old customs around winter nights: "Glöcker parade" (Glöcklerlauf) in Obertraun
Mon, Jan. 5, 2026 16:45 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
With ancient custom into the new year: Glöcklerlauf “Glöckler Parade“ in Bad Ischl 2026
Mon, Jan. 5, 2026 17:00 — 19:00 Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
The first highlight in the new year: Glöcklerlauf (parade) in Bad Goisern 2026
Mon, Jan. 5, 2026 20:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
A matter of the heart: Liebstatt Sunday on the Grünberg in Gmunden
Sun, Mar. 15, 2026 08:00 — 17:00 Grünberg Cable car Gmunden (Grünberg Seilbahn), Gmunden
"Liebstatt" Sunday 2025
Sun, Mar. 15, 2026 15:00 Festival hall Bad Goisern Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern