During the farmers' autumn season (the so-called "Bauernherbst"), from mid-August to the end of October, nature in the Salzburg Lungau region shows itself in an incomparable blaze of color.
Sunny autumn days invite you to hikes and mountain tours in the clear fresh autumn air with unforgettable impressions of the landscape. The Lungauer Bauernherbst in our region stands for celebrating traditional festivals, enjoying Lungau delicacies and experiencing customs up close.
The Harvest Festival is celebrating its anniversary - and we're celebrating with it!
For 30 years, the festival has combined living traditions with genuine hospitality, regional delights and the unmistakable landscape of Salzburger Land. This year, the motto is "G'sungen und G'spielt" - no festival without music!
In Lungau, there is not only music, but also celebration, feasting and amazement - on village squares, mountain meadows and in cozy alpine huts.
Special highlights in Lungau:
Gamsfest in honor of the Lungau direct marketers with marquee, big raffle, music and regional delicacies - 22. to 23.08.25
Summer get-together with street festival, regional delicacies, live music and children's program - 22.08.25
2nd International Harmonica Meeting with summit hike, mountain devotion & hut fun - 29 to 31.08.25
Water target shooting at the Prebersee - 30.08.25
Alphorn, Weisen and hunting horn players' meeting with over 100 musicians - 12 to 14.09.25
and many more:
Colorful events, unforgettable Samson parades, craft markets and culinary delights await you!
On Saturday, 23 August 2025, the 30th Salzburger Bauernherbst will be ceremoniously opened in Dorfgastein - with a large parade, musical highlights and a colorful supporting program for young and old.
This is what you can expect:
Festive parade from 10:00 am with 5 bands, magnificently decorated floats, riders, Schnalzer, traditional associations & delegations from all over the country
Premiere of the Bauernherbst polka "Auf zum Bauernherbst", played by 5 traditional music bands
Early morning pint from 12:30 at several locations in the village
Folk music along the village street from 15:30
Evening program with live music on four stages from 19:00
There is also:
Craftsmanship & living customs
Agricultural machinery exhibition & Autumn farm games
Creative children's program with craft room, bouncy castle, climbing mountain and much more
Culinary variety from lamb shank to Kaiserschmarr'n
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