--- title: "New Year's Eve Bonfire at Lake Hallstatt" url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430126753/farewell-to-the-old-year-on-the-lake-hallstatt.html" description: "Between Christmas and New Year's Eve, the residents of Obertraun and numerous visitors bid farewell to the old year in a very special way." image: "https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/user_upload/upperaustria/Logo_upperuastria_RGB_300x300px_Websites.png" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # New Year's Eve Bonfire at Lake Hallstatt New Year's Eve Bonfire at Lake Hallstatt ========================================== 28.12.2026 / 18:00 Obertraun, Festplatz at Traunauen Brauchtumsveranstaltung, Weihnachts-, Adventveranstaltung ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/256475/921298345A87089B2DC9540E978BF7A7046156FFEEAAD3EF30FB9696BB0ED383/altjahrverbrennen-am-hallstaettersee.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/256478/473EC66833C1CF7032E73163EDAF0AD2C152E0BBD7BB5003320E0410B242948B/wuerstel-grillen-am-hallstaettersee.jpg) View copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![Worry fire](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/256475/921298345A87089B2DC9540E978BF7A7046156FFEEAAD3EF30FB9696BB0ED383/altjahrverbrennen-am-hallstaettersee.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/256475/921298345A87089B2DC9540E978BF7A7046156FFEEAAD3EF30FB9696BB0ED383/altjahrverbrennen-am-hallstaettersee.jpg) View copyright © Schöpf Close copyright [ ![grilling sausages](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/256478/473EC66833C1CF7032E73163EDAF0AD2C152E0BBD7BB5003320E0410B242948B/wuerstel-grillen-am-hallstaettersee.jpg "© Schöpf") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/256478/473EC66833C1CF7032E73163EDAF0AD2C152E0BBD7BB5003320E0410B242948B/wuerstel-grillen-am-hallstaettersee.jpg) 1. 2. Free entry Obertraun 301 4831 Obertraun [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Obertraun%20301%2C%204831%20Obertraun "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Obertraun%20301%2C%204831%20Obertraun "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.554033272715&lon=13.684319257736&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) [ Event information ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------------- **Between Christmas and New Year's Eve, the residents of Obertraun and numerous visitors bid farewell to the old year in a very special, traditional way.** A Beautiful Tradition to Ring in the New Year --------------------------------------------- The **burning of the old year at [Lake Hallstatt](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/hallstaettersee.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata) takes** **place** on **December 28** in **[Obertraun](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/welterberegion/obertraun.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata)** , according to **an old custom**. At **6:00 p.m.**, the **torchlight hike through the snow-covered winter forest** begins **.** Far away from the stress and hustle and bustle of everyday life, you’ll experience a unique atmosphere at Lake Hallstatt. A mystical, unforgettable evening awaits you. For **children,** it’s an **adventure-filled experience, complete with** **a campfire** for **grilling sausages** and “ ,” and for everyone, a large **“wish and worry fire**.” Symbolically burn the **worries and fears of the past year** in a huge bonfire and toss your **wishes, thoughts, and resolutions** for the coming year into the “wish fire” so that they may come true. The New Year’s Eve bonfire will be accompanied by music from a **brass ensemble of the Obertraun Local Band.** For more information about the event, please contact the [**Obertraun Tourist Information**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004028/tourismus-information-obertraun.html) Office **Phone: +43** 6132 26909 - 400 or by email **at obertraun@salzkammergut.at**, and on the **[www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/)**. **[Experience a 360° panoramic tour of Obertraun…](http://www.dachstein-panorama.at/?s=pano68577&utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=textlink&utm_campaign=tourdata360tour)** [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Municipality of Obertraun** Obertraun 180, 4831 Obertraun Phone[+43 6131 342](tel:+436131342) E-Mail[gemeinde@obertraun.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web[www.obertraun.ooe.gv.at/](http://www.obertraun.ooe.gv.at/) --- **Legal contact information** Gemeindeamt Obertraun Obertraun 180 AT-4831 Obertraun gemeinde@obertraun.ooe.gv.at https://www.obertraun.ooe.gv.at/ --- **We speak the following languages** German English French [ Event location ](#ttgCollapseVeranstaltungsorte) ---------------------------------------------------- **Festplatz at Traunauen** Obertraun 301, 4831 Obertraun Phone [+43 6131 342-11](tel:+43613134211) E-Mail Web [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Price for the barbecue package: Prices will be available shortly. - Free entry **Payment methods** Cash payment [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - 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 friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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