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”
Fri, Feb. 14, 2025 Valley station of the Salzberg cable car, Hallstatt
"Liebstatt" Sunday 2025
Sun, Mar. 30, 2025 15:00 Festival hall Bad Goisern Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Musical wake-up call for Easter in Obertraun
Sun, Apr. 20, 2025 06:00 Obertraun, Obertraun
Musical wake-up call for Easter in Hallstatt
Sun, Apr. 20, 2025 06:45 Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Musical wake-up call for Easter in Bad Goisern
Sun, Apr. 20, 2025 07:00 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Raising the Maypole
Wed, Apr. 30, 2025 17:00 — 19:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Raising of the Maypole in Obertraun
Wed, Apr. 30, 2025 18:00 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
Raising of the Maypole in Hallstatt
Wed, Apr. 30, 2025 18:00 Bathing beach Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Musical wake-up call to the 1. May in Bad Goisern
Thu, May. 1, 2025 06:00 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Wake-up call from the Hallstatt Salt Band
Thu, May. 1, 2025 06:00 Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Musical wake-up call to the 1. May in Obertraun
Thu, May. 1, 2025 06:00 Obertraun, Obertraun
Musical wake-up call to the 1. May in Gosau
Thu, May. 1, 2025 06:00 Gosau, Gosau
The holiday experience: Baking bread in the open-air museum "Anzenauermühle" in Bad Goisern
Jun. 17 - Jul. 1, 2025 10:00 — 14:00 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
“Yodeller” brass music in the Gosau Valley
Wed, Jul. 2, 2025 20:00 Kalvarienberg, Gosau
Nepomuk festival in Hallstatt
Fri, Aug. 15, 2025 10:00 — 19:00 Badergraben, Hallstatt
Chamois Hunting Days 2025
Fri, Aug. 29, 2025 18:00 — 22:00 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Violin festival in Bad Goisern 2025
Sun, Sep. 7, 2025 12:00 — 19:00 Kirchengasse, Bad Goisern
Counting sheep in Gosau
Sat, Sep. 27, 2025 09:00 Alpine Iglmoos (Iglmoosalm), 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