--- title: Glöckler Parade url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430006844/gloeckler-parade.html" description: "Each year on 5th January, at around 6pm , Bad Ischl has “Glöcklerlauf”. It marks the night into Epiphany, or Twelfth Night . The name \"Glöckler\" derives from the word “knock” and is rooted in an old Salzkammergut tradition." image: "https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/user_upload/upperaustria/Logo_upperuastria_RGB_300x300px_Websites.png" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Glöckler Parade Glöckler Parade ================= 05.01.2027 / 17:00 Bad Ischl, Auböckplatz Brauchtumsveranstaltung, Weihnachts-, Adventveranstaltung ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/254915/F0519BBD1AC0891B25F09034576AACC59B9201EB38EAFD6FB02BC88A5BBD0607/gloecklerlauf-in-bad-ischl.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/254914/C159D75AA0FA6416B6BBA5A6C90C12AFD2B576F16F0048C4510CD3BEB34BD2F3/gloecklerlauf-bad-ischl.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/254916/B3FCEA1BBDF3EEFF4BB113264CD00E70E778FB4FA740E36FA6BEF8D13F5E499A/gloecklerlauf-bad-ischl.jpg) © Open copyright © Foto Hofer Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a group of people in traditional costumes walking across a snowy landscape. They are carrying illuminated stars and reliefs reminiscent of Christmas decorations. In the foreground is a man holding a walking stick.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254915/F0519BBD1AC0891B25F09034576AACC59B9201EB38EAFD6FB02BC88A5BBD0607/gloecklerlauf-in-bad-ischl.jpg "© Foto Hofer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254915/F0519BBD1AC0891B25F09034576AACC59B9201EB38EAFD6FB02BC88A5BBD0607/gloecklerlauf-in-bad-ischl.jpg) © Open copyright © Karin Kerschbaumer Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a festively decorated exterior view of a building at night. It is decorated with colourful stars, baubles and fairy lights. Several people in white uniforms can be seen moving around in the surroundings.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254914/C159D75AA0FA6416B6BBA5A6C90C12AFD2B576F16F0048C4510CD3BEB34BD2F3/gloecklerlauf-bad-ischl.jpg "© Karin Kerschbaumer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254914/C159D75AA0FA6416B6BBA5A6C90C12AFD2B576F16F0048C4510CD3BEB34BD2F3/gloecklerlauf-bad-ischl.jpg) © Open copyright © Katrin Kerschbaumer Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a busy street with a variety of decorative elements. Several people in white robes can be seen forming a kind of procession or procession. Colourful pictures and signs hang on the walls and strings of lights are hung above the street, creating a festive atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254916/B3FCEA1BBDF3EEFF4BB113264CD00E70E778FB4FA740E36FA6BEF8D13F5E499A/gloecklerlauf-bad-ischl.jpg "© Katrin Kerschbaumer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254916/B3FCEA1BBDF3EEFF4BB113264CD00E70E778FB4FA740E36FA6BEF8D13F5E499A/gloecklerlauf-bad-ischl.jpg) © Open copyright © Katrin Kerschbaumer Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a building with a religious representation. The façade is decorated with colourful ornaments and patterns showing various shapes and motifs. The building looks like a tourist attraction in a rural setting.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/254917/3F3EEE05D02CE7FD05AADCC57D87C4EBF797BF644B147EA0571D0F6977FCF3CE/gloecklerlauf-bad-ischl.jpg "© Katrin Kerschbaumer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/254917/3F3EEE05D02CE7FD05AADCC57D87C4EBF797BF644B147EA0571D0F6977FCF3CE/gloecklerlauf-bad-ischl.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Free entry ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.712071663901&lon=13.625729084015&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) [ Event information ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------------- Each year on 5th January, at around 6pm , Bad Ischl has “Glöcklerlauf”. It marks the night into Epiphany, or Twelfth Night . The name "Glöckler" derives from the word “knock” and is rooted in an old Salzkammergut tradition. The “Glöckler”, in groups of up to 20,are led from house to house knocking on the doors and asking for a gift. They are dressed in white, have a belt with a loud sounding bell and carry ornate headresses (called Caps) lit with candles . The caps are intricately designed .The first cap always depicts the comet, then follow caps with ornaments, buildings and references to customs and events. The Glöcker form a line and move in the figure of 8 and a circle, symbolising infinite repetition and the eternal cycle of nature. The candles and bells are to drive away evil spirits and bring blessings on humans and animals. In Bad Ischl there are normally around 20 Glöcker groups and around 10 groups come into the town centre. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Tourismusverband Bad Ischl** Auböckplatz 5, 4820 Bad Ischl Phone[+43 6132 27757](tel:+43613227757) E-Mail[office@badischl.at](#mailto) Web[www.badischl.at](http://www.badischl.at) --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Event location ](#ttgCollapseVeranstaltungsorte) ---------------------------------------------------- **Auböckplatz** 4820 Bad Ischl [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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