Socks ball in Obertraun

The carnival ball in Obertraun without shoes!

The carnival ball in the Inner Salzkammergut!

On Saturday, January 24, 2026 , the traditional sock ball will take place in the Dachstein community at the Austrian Sports Resort - BSFZ Obertraun.

Musical entertainment with the "Dorfzigeunern" will be provided!

Of course, prizes will again be awarded for the most beautiful and original masks .

There will also be a raffle with lots of prizes.

No tie compulsory - only "socks compulsory"!!!

from 20:00 Dance & atmosphere
at 22:45 mask award ceremony

Admission to the ball is only permitted in socks or slippers!

Admission from 20:00

Of course there will be the popular Nightline to the ball (ONLY with admission ticket):
€ 3,00 per ride and person.

Departure times 2025:
Bad Ischl train station: 19:30
Lauffen bus stop: 19:40 hrs
Bad Goisern Socar petrol station: 19:45 hrs
St. Agatha fire station: 19:50
Gosau tourist office: 19:55
Bad Goisern Volksbank 20:00 hrs
Au Speiserei: 20:20
Steeg Energie AG: 20:30
Hallstatt bus terminal: 8:45 pm

Return journey at 2:15 am and 3:45 am

Costs: subject to a charge
The Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut team wishes you lots of fun !

One carnival event is not enough for you? You want to show off all your costumes? No problem! Carnival is celebrated extensively in our Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut! Click here for more information about carnival traditions and an overview of our carnival events

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