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
Daily Guided Tour of Hallstatt 2024 "Individual”
Mon, May. 6, 2024 Valley station of the Salzberg cable car, Hallstatt
Guided tour of Hallstatt 2024 "World Heritage Tour"
Mon, May. 6, 2024 16:30 — 17:30 Tourist office of Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Music evening at the Steegwirt in Bad Goisern
Fri, May. 17, 2024 18:00 Steegwirt, Bad Goisern
Franz Kirchner Big-Band live in concert
Mon, May. 20, 2024 18:00 — 21:00 Schloss Neuwildenstein , Bad Goisern
Dämmerschoppen presented by the Ortsmusikkapelle Obertraun Brass Band
Sat, May. 25, 2024 19:00 Lido Obertraun, Obertraun
Traditional shooting of the Corpus Christi shooters in Hallstatt 2024
Thu, May. 30, 2024 06:00 — 09:00 Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Corpus Christi procession Hallstatt 2024
Thu, May. 30, 2024 09:00 Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Bread baking in the open-air museum "Anzenauermühle" in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Tue, Jun. 4, 2024 10:00 Museum Anzenaumill (Anzenaumühle), Bad Goisern
Open-air museum "Anzenaumühle" Bad Goisern: start into t
Tue, Jun. 4, 2024 10:00 Museum Anzenaumill (Anzenaumühle), Bad Goisern
Tent festival on Lake Hallstatt in Bad Goisern
Fri, Jun. 7, 2024 18:00 Schützenheim Untersee, Bad Goisern
Concert for the maypole auction of the Ortsmusikkapelle Obertraun
Fri, Jun. 7, 2024 19:00 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
Solstice bonfire in Hallstatt
Fri, Jun. 21, 2024 18:00 — 22:00 Bathing beach Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Solstice bonfire on Mount "Feuerkogel" - the summer experience on the mountain
Sat, Jun. 22, 2024 16:00 — 23:00 Feuerkogel, Ebensee
Open air concerts on the historic market place
Sat, Jun. 29, 2024 20:00 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
“Yodeller” brass music in the Gosau Valley
Wed, Jul. 3, 2024 20:00 Kalvarienberg, Gosau
Hike with musical entertainment in Gosau
Sun, Jul. 7, 2024 11:00 — 19:00 Zwieselalm, Gosau
Tradtional Evening with the "Gosauer Schuhplattlern"
Thu, Jul. 11, 2024 19:30 Kirchenwirt Gosau, Gosau
Concert with the Brass Band Gosau
Sun, Jul. 14, 2024 11:00 Gasthof Gosauschmied, Gosau
"Montain Moments Obertraun 2024 ": Traditional evening in Obertraun
Thu, Jul. 18, 2024 19:00 — 21:00 Kurt`s Mammut Express, Obertraun
Deliciously musical: "Around Lake Gosau"
Sat, Jul. 20, 2024 11:00 Lake Gosau (Gosausee), Gosau
Lake concert with Jodler and Weisenblasen on Lake Hallstättersee
Sat, Jul. 27, 2024 19:00 Lido Untersee, Bad Goisern
"Obertraun Mountain Moments 2024" Traditional evening in Obertraun
Thu, Aug. 1, 2024 19:00 Lido Obertraun, Obertraun
Forest festival in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt
Sat, Aug. 10, 2024 12:00 Festgelände Traunau, Obertraun
Nepomuk festival in Hallstatt
Thu, Aug. 15, 2024 10:00 — 19:00 Badergraben, Hallstatt
Musical alpine day at the Zwieselalm in Gosau
Thu, Aug. 15, 2024 11:00 Zwieselalm, Gosau
Chamois Hunting Days 2024
Fri, Aug. 23, 2024 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Concert at the Moosalm with the Brass Band Gosau
Sat, Aug. 24, 2024 19:30 Moosalm, Gosau
Concert with the Brass Band Gosau
Sun, Sep. 8, 2024 11:00 Kirchenwirt Gosau, Gosau
Open air concerts on the historic market place
Fri, Sep. 13, 2024 19:00 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
Mountain Mass and Alpine Festival with the Bad Goisern Mountain Music
Sun, Sep. 15, 2024 11:00 Rossmoosalm, Bad Goisern
Kirtag beer tent in St. Agatha 2024
Sat, Sep. 21, 2024 Festgelände Edt, Bad Goisern
Alpine cattles drive in Gosau
Sat, Sep. 21, 2024 13:00 Moosalm, Gosau
Counting sheep in Gosau
Sat, Sep. 28, 2024 09:00 Alpine Iglmoos (Iglmoosalm), Gosau
Gosau Sheep Day in the Mittertal of Gosau
Sat, Oct. 5, 2024 13:00 Gosau, Gosau
"90 years of the Gablonzerhütte" celebration in Gosau
Sun, Oct. 13, 2024 11:00 Zwieselalm, Gosau
"Mountain Christmas Market " 2024 in Gosau
Sat, Nov. 30, 2024 13:00 — 19:00 Homeland museum Gosau, Gosau
Children's Krampus run on Hallstatt’s Market Square
Wed, Dec. 4, 2024 17:00 — 20:00 Market square Hallstatt and idyllic streets, Hallstatt
Krampus Run in Hallstatt 2024
Thu, Dec. 5, 2024 18:00 — 23:00 Market square Hallstatt and idyllic streets, Hallstatt
Krampus Parade in Bad Goisern 2024
Sat, Dec. 7, 2024 19:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Christmas Market in Hallstatt 2024
Sun, Dec. 8, 2024 10:00 — 18:30 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
Advent Market in the Hand.Werk.Haus 2024
Sat, Dec. 14, 2024 10:00 — 18:00 Salzkammergut Hand.Werk.Haus, Bad Goisern
Famous tunes in a romantic setting
Tue, Dec. 24, 2024 16:00 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
New Year’s Music in Obertraun
Sun, Dec. 29, 2024 17:00 — 20:00 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
Glöcklerlauf in Obertraun
Sun, Jan. 5, 2025 16:45 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
Glöcklerlauf “Glöckler Parade“ in Bad Ischl
Sun, Jan. 5, 2025 17:00 — 19:00 Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
Glöcklerlauf in Bad Goisern
Sun, Jan. 5, 2025 20:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern