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Time of traditions and customs
Bauernherbst Traditions in Gastein
When summer slowly turns into fall, the sun's rays become milder and milder, and the best views can be seen from the peaks, the Bauernherbst is just around the corner!
It is a time when the region's traditions and customs take center stage. Farmers proudly present their craftsmanship, harvest produce and culinary specialties.
Discover the diversity of rural culture and take part in traditional festivals. Old customs such as the harvest festival and the cattle drive are lovingly preserved and show the connection between the people of Gastein and their homeland.
The Harvest Festival is a time of community, celebration and remembrance of the roots and traditions of this picturesque Alpine region.
Two anniversaries, one big celebration weekend!
Friday, August 22 - 40 years of Dorf:Fest
The start of the anniversary weekend begins when the village street is transformed into an atmospheric festival mile at 5.00 pm.
A varied supporting program, the parade of the TMK Strochner youth and good music ensure a great atmosphere until late in the evening.
An evening full of tradition, community and genuine joie de vivre!
- Raffle from the painting competition in the TMK Strochner marquee
- Children's program
- Cow patty roulette
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40 Years of Village Festival
Dorfstraße, Zentrum
- Dorfgastein
22.08.2025
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17:00
Dorfgastein celebrates in a double pack!
Saturday, August 23: 30 years of Salzburger Bauernherbst
Anniversary opening in Dorfgastein - G'sungen & G'spielt
The Salzburger Bauernherbst celebrates its 30th anniversary with the state-wide opening in Dorfgastein. Under the motto "G'sungen und G'spielt", a festival full of customs, musical diversity and joie de vivre awaits you on Saturday, August 23, 2025 .
The official start of the Salzburg Harvest Festival beginsat 10:00 am - with the big parade as the undisputed highlight of the weekend!
Magnificently decorated floats, proud herdsmen, four music bands, numerous clubs and guests of honor from past decades parade through the village street and express the diversity of the region.
After the speeches, the beer is ceremoniously tapped, followed by 4 bands providing a hearty morning pint.
Afterwards, local folk music groups provide atmospheric entertainment under the motto "G'sungen & G'spielt" - for singing, dancing and partying along until late in the evening.
A varied supporting program offers variety and entertainment.
- Impressive agricultural machinery exhibition
- Traditional prize mowing
- Craft and sales stands
Culinary delights & children's program
There will also be plenty to enjoy on both days.
Look forward to regional specialties and traditional delicacies.
A colorful children's program with a climbing mountain, carousel, bungee trampoline, craft stations and much more awaits younger guests on both days.
Top offers and packages
Farmer's Autumn in Gastein
- 4 overnight stays
- 1 x alpine breakfast at the Amoseralm
- 1 x culinary farm walk including schnapps tasting
Farmer's Autumn in Gastein
- 7 overnight stays
- 6-day mountain & thermal card
- All free farmers' autumn events
Harvest festival
Event highlights
Harvest festival and completion of the church renovation with altar consecration
parish church
At a glance
All Bauernherbst events
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At the Salzburger Bauernherbst
Regional delicacies & craftsmanship
Delicacies from the farmers & genuine handicrafts with flowers and hay. Experience this in the Gastein Valley.
Do you know the many delicacies from Salzburger Land? At the Harvest Festival in Gastein, you have the opportunity to taste the products that were produced on the mountain pastures during the summer.
- Cheese, where you can not only see the fresh alpine herbs, but also smell and taste them
- Jam, juices and schnapps provide a fruity-fresh taste experience during your autumn vacation
- Learn how tobake bread or make your own cheese: join our farmers and learn how to make cheese or the famous Blattlkrapfen doughnuts
- Flowers, straw & hay are transformed into imaginative figures and a unique vacation is created during the farmers' autumn
Harvest festival hosts
We celebrate real customs
The Salzburg Farmer's Autumn in Gastein
The Bauernherbst is characterized by authentic and atmospheric festivities, the focus is on folk culture and customs. The festive costume is taken out of the closet, because it is simply better to dance with lederhosen and dirndl to hearty folk music - gladly late into the night.
But also during the day you can look forward to an eventful vacation day - from great hiking trails to healing thermal spas to exciting excursion destinations! Celebrate the Gastein Farmer's Autumn in Salzburger Land with us!
Farm sales
Active while hiking
Regenerate in the thermal baths
Celebrate at the Gastein events
