Bauernherbst in Saalbach
Events in the Home of Lässig around the Thurnerhof
The Glemmtal valley is known far and wide for its many festivities. The Bauernherbst in Saalbach is one of the first varied events that will attract many spectators to the individual venues in the coming weeks. During the Salzburger Bauernherbst, you can experience the region's agricultural traditions up close and personal, and explore beautiful costumes, music, food, handicrafts and much more. You can easily reach the events from the Thurnerhof and enjoy the beautiful landscape in the entire state in addition to the popular festivals.
Salzburger Bauernherbst – experience over 2,000 events
There are plenty of festivals and celebrations to experience in the coming weeks in the region around the Thurnerhof during the Bauernherbst. Fashion shows, concerts, livestock drives, farm festivals, animal shows, traditional dance and much more attract visitors of all ages. Here’s a short overview of the highlights just nearby:
- August 19 - Bauernherbst village festival in Maishofen
- August 31 - Communal Table on the mountain in Hinterthal in Maria Alm
- September 9 – Livestock drive in Fusch
- September 10 - Bauernherbst festival in Kaprun
- September 14 - “Rund uman Brunn” (around the fountain) in Bruck
- September 16 - Bauernherbst festival in Hinterthal in Maria Alm
- September 17 - Music on the Mountain in Hinterthal in Maria Alm
- September 25 - Stallion-yearling muster in Maishofen
There is also a bread baking workshop on offer, guided hikes, weekly markets, summer brass band concerts and much more – click HERE for the entire schedule.
Bauernherbst in Saalbach – the Hinterglemm Farmer's Market
The 41st Hinterglemm Farmer's Market from August 11 -13 is a popular traditional festival in the Glemmtal valley. You can easily reach the village centre from Hinterglemm from the Thurnerhof in less than ten minutes by car. you could also use the free hiking bus or go by bike (ride about 15 minutes). The following highlights are on the program during the weekend:
- large children's area,
- festive parade,
- traditional customs area,
- Trachtengolf – golf intraditional costume,
- official opening with tappingthe beer keg,
- various concerts,
- festival tent and bars,
- regional specialities and alpine handicrafts
- and much more.
Summer events in Saalbach – a sneak peek
In addition to the Salzburger Bauernherbst and the Hinterglemm Farmer's Market, there are many other events in the region. Whether you want to measure your mettle with others at one of the large sporting events or take part in a guided hike with exciting information from local mountain guides, the event calendar in Saalbach is brimming over and offers something for every taste.
Live music, mountain splendour, hikes, festivals on alpine huts, kid's parties and much more – you will find a more exact overview HERE.
It would be an honour to be able to welcome you soon to the Thurnerhof. Here's to a lovely time in the mountains!
