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 ....
A very unusual holiday memory: Carnival 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
Franz Kirchner Big-Band live in concert
Schloss Neuwildenstein , Bad Goisern
Get Your Guide: Discover Hallstatt with local guides - Daily Guided Tour "Individual”
Mon, Apr. 13, 2026 Valley station of the Salzberg cable car, Hallstatt
Spring Concert with the local brass band "Musikkapelle Untersee"
Sat, Apr. 18, 2026 20:00 — 22:00 Festival hall Bad Goisern Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Raising the maypole with the Gosau Schuhplattler dancers
Thu, Apr. 30, 2026 17:00 Kirchenwirt Gosau, Gosau
Raising the Maypole
Thu, Apr. 30, 2026 17:00 — 19:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Raising of the Maypole in Obertraun
Thu, Apr. 30, 2026 18:00 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
Raising of the Maypole in Hallstatt
Thu, Apr. 30, 2026 18:00 Bathing beach Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Musical wake-up call to the 1. May in Bad Goisern
Fri, May. 1, 2026 06:00 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Wake-up call from the Hallstatt Salt Band
Fri, May. 1, 2026 06:00 Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Musical wake-up call to the 1. May in Obertraun
Fri, May. 1, 2026 06:00 Obertraun, Obertraun
Musical wake-up call to the 1. May in Gosau
Fri, May. 1, 2026 06:00 Gosau, Gosau
Traditional boat ride in Traunkirchen on Lake Traunsee
Sat, May. 2, 2026 10:00 — 16:00 Ortsplatz Traunkirchen, Traunkirchen
Celebrate with us: Three days of dance and entertainment at the "Ramsau beer tent" in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Fri, May. 15, 2026 Festgelände Kunstmühle, Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
Get Your Guide: Guided tour through Hallstatt 2026
Mon, May. 18, 2026 16:30 — 18:00 Tourist office of Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Open air concerts on the historic market place
Sat, May. 23, 2026 20:00 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
Traditional shooting of the Corpus Christi shooters in Hallstatt 2026
Thu, Jun. 4, 2026 06:00 — 09:00 Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Corpus Christi procession Hallstatt 2026
Thu, Jun. 4, 2026 09:00 Hallstatt, Hallstatt
Three days of atmosphere: tent festival of the Untersee music band in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Fri, Jun. 5, 2026 18:00 Schützenheim Untersee, Bad Goisern
Concert for the maypole auction of the Ortsmusikkapelle Obertraun
Fri, Jun. 5, 2026 18:30 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
Eversy Sunday: Guided tour of the open-air museum in Gosau
Sun, Jun. 7, 2026 13:00 — 16:00 Openair museum Paarhof/Schmiedbauer, Gosau
Brunch with the local brass band in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Sun, Jun. 14, 2026 10:30 Festival hall Bad Goisern Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Solstice bonfire on Mount "Feuerkogel" - the summer experience on the mountain
Sat, Jun. 20, 2026 16:00 — 23:00 Feuerkogel, Ebensee
Atmospheric holiday experience: Yodelling at the Kalvarienberg in Gosau
Wed, Jul. 1, 2026 20:00 Kalvarienberg, Gosau
Guest garden concert of the Untersee music band
Wed, Jul. 8, 2026 19:00 Steegwirt, Bad Goisern
Open Air: Music in the restaurant at the "Steegwirt" in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Thu, Jul. 9, 2026 18:00 Steegwirt, Bad Goisern
Marching Concert of the Obertraun Local Band
Sat, Jul. 11, 2026 16:00 Festgelände Traunau, Obertraun
"Obertraun Mountain Moments 2026" Traditional evening in Obertraun
Thu, Jul. 23, 2026 18:30 Lido Obertraun, Obertraun
Lake concert of the "Untersee music band" at the lido in Bad Goisern on the Lake Hallstatt
Sat, Jul. 25, 2026 19:00 Lido Untersee, Bad Goisern
Concert with the Brass Band Gosau
Sun, Jul. 26, 2026 11:00 Gasthof Gosauschmied, Gosau
Concert of the OMK Obertraun at the beach festival
Sat, Aug. 1, 2026 18:00 Lido Obertraun, Obertraun
Summer festival from the traditional brass band Gosau
Sat, Aug. 1, 2026 19:00 Stockhalle, Gosau
Forest festival in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt
Sat, Aug. 8, 2026 12:00 Festgelände Traunau, Obertraun
Bubble soccer tournament in the World Heritage region!
Sat, Aug. 8, 2026 13:30 Festgelände Traunau, Obertraun
"Montain Moments Obertraun 2026 ": Traditional evening in Obertraun
Sun, Aug. 9, 2026 18:30 — 21:00 Kurt`s Mammut Express, Obertraun
Mountain service in Gosau
Sat, Aug. 15, 2026 11:00 Seekarkirche, Gosau
Brass band concert: Concert of the "Junge Beriga" in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Wed, Aug. 19, 2026 18:00 Lido Untersee, Bad Goisern
Traditional evening in dirndl and lederhosen at the Schützenhütte in Obertraun
Thu, Aug. 20, 2026 18:30 Festgelände Traunau, Obertraun
Concert at the Moosalm with the Brass Band Gosau
Sat, Aug. 22, 2026 19:00 Moosalm, Gosau
Traditional customs & regional entertainment: The great traditional festival "Chamois Hunting Days 2026"
Fri, Aug. 28, 2026 18:00 — 22:00 Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Forest concert of the Bürgermusik Bad Goisern
Fri, Aug. 28, 2026 18:00 The lumbering museum in Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Concert with the Brass Band Gosau
Sun, Sep. 6, 2026 11:00 Kirchenwirt Gosau, Gosau
Open air concerts on the historic market place
Sat, Sep. 19, 2026 19:00 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
Mountain Mass and Alpine Festival with the Bad Goisern Mountain Music
Sun, Sep. 20, 2026 10:00 Rossmoosalm, Bad Goisern
54th St. Agatha Beer Tent - the gesture of good humour
Sat, Sep. 26, 2026 Festgelände Edt, Bad Goisern
Alpine concert of the Bad Goisern mountain music on Lake Hallstatt
Mon, Oct. 26, 2026 11:00 Hütteneckalm Alpengasthaus, Bad Goisern
Church concert of the St. Agatha Fire Brigade Band in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Sat, Nov. 14, 2026 19:00 Protestant church of Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
The most romantic place in the world: "Mountain Christmas Market " 2026 in Gosau
Sat, Nov. 28, 2026 11:00 — 18:00 Homeland museum Gosau, Gosau
Unforgettable holiday memory: Children's Krampus run on Hallstatt’s Market Square
Fri, Dec. 4, 2026 17:00 — 20:00 Market square Hallstatt and idyllic streets, Hallstatt
Krampus Run in Hallstatt 2026
Sat, Dec. 5, 2026 18:00 — 23:00 Market square Hallstatt and idyllic streets, Hallstatt
Goisern, ghouls, goosebumps: Salzkammergut Krampus Run 2026 - Highlight at Christmas time
Mon, Dec. 7, 2026 19:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
Unique! Only on December 8th: Hallstatt Christmas Market 2026
Tue, Dec. 8, 2026 10:00 — 18:30 Market Square Hallstatt (Marktplatz Hallstatt), Hallstatt
On the 2nd Christmas holiday: St. Stephen's concert of the Trachtenkapelle Ramsau in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Sat, Dec. 26, 2026 19:00 Festival hall Bad Goisern Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern
New Year’s Music in Obertraun
Tue, Dec. 29, 2026 17:00 — 20:00 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
The age-old customs around winter nights: "Glöcker parade" (Glöcklerlauf) in Obertraun
Tue, Jan. 5, 2027 16:45 Town square Obertraun (Gemeindeplatz), Obertraun
With ancient custom into the new year: Glöcklerlauf “Glöckler Parade“ in Bad Ischl 2027
Tue, Jan. 5, 2027 17:00 — 19:00 Bad Ischl, Bad Ischl
Back to the origins: Ebensee Glöcklerlauf 2027 - the original
Tue, Jan. 5, 2027 18:00 — 19:00 Marktgemeinde Ebensee am Traunsee, Ebensee
The first highlight in the new year: Glöcklerlauf (parade) in Bad Goisern 2027
Tue, Jan. 5, 2027 20:00 Marketplace Bad Goisern, Bad Goisern





