Corpus Christi Procession

As every year, the traditional Corpus Christi procession takes place in Hallstatt on Lake Hallstatt. At 9.00 a.m. the festive mass takes place in the Catholic parish church, followed by the procession along the lake.

Corpus Christi on Lake Hallstatt

When all the inhabitants of Hallstatt decorate their "Fuhren", the traditional boats on the lake, with foliage and flowers and the whole town puts on its festive dress, it is Corpus Christi. The Jesuits once introduced the magnificent procession to Hallstatt. Because the small saltworks town had so little space on land, the procession was once moved onto the lake in boats and salt ships , not least to get a view of the Salzberg, the millennia-old workplace of the people of Hallstatt.

Course of the procession:

• Start: 09:00 a.m. High Mass in the Catholic parish church
• 10:15 am: Blessing station on the market square
• After the blessing station, start of the lake procession
• Back on land approx. 12:00 - final blessing on the market square

Ships and boats:

You have the opportunity to take part in the lake procession on the shore or directly on the lake on a round trip boat. Departure at 10:15 am Hallstatt market/center! However, you should be at the landing stage early enough to secure a place. The ticket offices open at 08:45 in Hallstatt Markt/Center.

Experience a 360° panoramic tour of Hallstatt here!