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Time of traditions and customs
Bauernherbst Traditions in Gastein
When summer slowly turns into fall, the sun's rays become milder and milder, and the best views can be seen from the peaks, the Bauernherbst is just around the corner!
It is a time when the region's traditions and customs take center stage. Farmers proudly present their craftsmanship, harvest produce and culinary specialties.
Discover the diversity of rural culture and take part in traditional festivals. Old customs such as the harvest festival and the cattle drive are lovingly preserved and show the connection between the people of Gastein and their homeland.
The Harvest Festival is a time of community, celebration and remembrance of the roots and traditions of this picturesque Alpine region.
Böckstein sword dance
There is hardly another place that has been shaped by gold and silver mining as much as Altböckstein. More than 800 kilograms of the purest gold and over
2500 kilograms of silver were mined from the depths of the Tauern in the best year in Gastein.
Every year, the sword dance in the village square of the historic mining settlement is a unique demonstration of the miners ' sense of status.
Nassfeld sheep drive
The shepherds set off before dusk. With hazelnut sticks, heavy mountain boots and a determined stride, they head up into the high alpine terrain.
alpine terrain. From all sides, the shepherds, supported by the shepherd dogs, herd small groups of sheep from the cirques. Meanwhile, the first onlookers and farmers with their tractors arrive at the Nassfeldalm on the valley floor. The sheep are welcomed in a festive atmosphere with music and regional delicacies.
Da Summa is aussi - Hoamfoart is
The farmer Markus Hölzl from Lackenbauer presents his collection of bells and headdresses for the cattle drive from the beginning of September to the end of October in a small but fine exhibition at the KTVB Bad Hofgastein.
At a glance
All Bauernherbst events
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Mountain Mass Schuhflicker
Schuhflicker
- Dorfgastein
15.08.2025
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11:00
Mountain mass at the Schuhflicker
Concert
community park/festival hall
- Dorfgastein
29.08.2025
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19:00
The Trachtenmusikkapelle Strochner and the Strochner Jugend Musi have a unique programme for their automn concert.
Celebration of the Mass on the Graukogel
Graukogelhütte
- Bad Gastein
31.08.2025
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12:00
The annual mountain mass at the Graukogel is taking place at the "Herrgottszirbe" close to the Graukogelhütte.
Sword-Dance Festival
Altböckstein
- Bad Gastein
07.09.2025
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10:30
The historical sword dance will be performed.
Bringing down the sheep from mountain pastures
Sportgastein / Nassfeld
- Bad Gastein
13.09.2025
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10:00
About 1.500 sheep leave their summer grazing areas in Nassfeld (Sportgastein).
Harvest Festival - Oktoberfest
school yard Bad Gastein
- Bad Gastein
04.10.2025
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11:00
Bad Gastein town band hosts this Oktoberfest celebration.
Ball of the riflement company
Festsaal
- Dorfgastein
04.10.2025
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18:00
The Gastein Rifle Company invites you to their annual festival.
Harvest festival and completion of the church renovation with altar consecration
parish church
- Bad Hofgastein
05.10.2025
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10:00
Harvest festival and completion of the church renovation with altar consecration
At the Salzburger Bauernherbst
Regional delicacies & craftsmanship
Delicacies from the farmers & genuine handicrafts with flowers and hay. Experience this in the Gastein Valley.
Do you know the many delicacies from Salzburger Land? At the Harvest Festival in Gastein, you have the opportunity to taste the products that were produced on the mountain pastures during the summer.
- Cheese, where you can not only see the fresh alpine herbs, but also smell and taste them
- Jam, juices and schnapps provide a fruity-fresh taste experience during your autumn vacation
- Learn how tobake bread or make your own cheese: join our farmers and learn how to make cheese or the famous Blattlkrapfen doughnuts
- Flowers, straw & hay are transformed into imaginative figures and a unique vacation is created during the farmers' autumn
Harvest festival hosts
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Almgasthof Windischgrätz
open today
Alpine charm with wonderful panorama view! Traditional. Culinary. Cozy. Welcome in our restaurant!
Schachenweg 2,
5640 Bad Gastein
Bergdestillerie Hauseben
closed
Enjoyment for all senses. Award-winning brandies and liqueurs, schnapps nature trail, own bacon, bread and cheese.
Hinterschneeberg 20,
5640 Bad Gastein
Berghotel Hauserbauer
closed
Restaurant Hauserbauer in Dorfgasten
ENJOY THE LOCAL DELICACY CUISINE ON THE SUN TERRACE ABOVE DORFGASTEIN
Bergl 15,
5632 Dorfgastein
Not to be missed
Weekly Events
Abhof sales
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Anderlbauer´s Hofladen
closed
In the farm store of Anderlbauer in Dorfgastein you can buy farm products, regional specialties and small gifts.
Mühlbach 4 & 6,
5632 Dorfgastein
Bergdestillerie Hauseben
closed
Enjoyment for all senses. Award-winning brandies and liqueurs, schnapps nature trail, own bacon, bread and cheese.
Hinterschneeberg 20,
5640 Bad Gastein
Bio-Braustüberl & Bio-Bauernhof Schmaranz Gut
closed
Welcome to the Schmaranzbräu, the first Austrian organic wheat beer brewery!
WARM DISHES FOM 5 pm - 8.15 pm
Wieden 52,
5630 Bad Hofgastein
We celebrate real customs
The Salzburg Farmer's Autumn in Gastein
The Bauernherbst is characterized by authentic and atmospheric festivities, the focus is on folk culture and customs. The festive costume is taken out of the closet, because it is simply better to dance with lederhosen and dirndl to hearty folk music - gladly late into the night.
But also during the day you can look forward to an eventful vacation day - from great hiking trails to healing thermal spas to exciting excursion destinations! Celebrate the Gastein Farmer's Autumn in Salzburger Land with us!
Active hiking
Regenerate in the thermal baths
Celebrate at the Gastein Events
