--- title: Farewell to the Old Year on the lake Hallstatt url: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430126753/farewell-to-the-old-year-on-the-lake-hallstatt.html" description: Between Christmas and New Year’s Eve the people of Obertraun in the holiday region Dachstein Salzkammergut as well as many guests say good-bye to the Old Year in a very special way. image: "https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/dachstein-salzkammergut/header/header-seitenbreite/region-sommer/Header-Panorama-Dachstein-Salzkammergut-Foto-Sven-Posch-www.360Perspektiven.jpg" date: 2012-06-19 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # Farewell to the Old Year on the lake Hallstatt Farewell to the Old Year on the 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/260x195/256476/96DF7B97294DFB1DC4F7FAED93F43161C51B36F7D42AF6B8348DD8CD04410FC9/wunsch-und-sorgenfeuer.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/256477/36E10EB9196A39824F422A4B02187835A601C27957AD090F325A0E66A6CB92B7/maerchenerzaehlerin.jpg) © Open 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) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![cozy get-together](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/256476/96DF7B97294DFB1DC4F7FAED93F43161C51B36F7D42AF6B8348DD8CD04410FC9/wunsch-und-sorgenfeuer.jpg "© Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/256476/96DF7B97294DFB1DC4F7FAED93F43161C51B36F7D42AF6B8348DD8CD04410FC9/wunsch-und-sorgenfeuer.jpg) © Open copyright © Schöpf Close copyright [ ![A woman reads a fairy tale to children](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/256477/36E10EB9196A39824F422A4B02187835A601C27957AD090F325A0E66A6CB92B7/maerchenerzaehlerin.jpg "© Schöpf") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/256477/36E10EB9196A39824F422A4B02187835A601C27957AD090F325A0E66A6CB92B7/maerchenerzaehlerin.jpg) © Open 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) © Open copyright © Schöpf Close copyright [ ![Cozy get-together by the fire](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/256479/FE82B04B2FF12EF516B83C619C77483054FB73EB75CB269B6F6316379B85D3EC/verabschieden-vom-alten-jahr.jpg "© Schöpf") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/256479/FE82B04B2FF12EF516B83C619C77483054FB73EB75CB269B6F6316379B85D3EC/verabschieden-vom-alten-jahr.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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 people of Obertraun as well as many guests say good-bye to the Old Year in a very special way.** Wonderful customs at the turn of the year ----------------------------------------- The **Old Year's burning on [Lake Hallstatt](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/hallstaettersee.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata)** takes place on **December 28th** in **[Obertraun](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/welterberegion/obertraun.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata)** according to **old custom**. The **torch-lit hike through the snow-covered winter forest** begins **at 18:00.** Far away from the stress and hectic pace of everyday life, you will experience a unique ambience on Lake Hallstatt. A mystical, unforgettable evening awaits you. An **adventurous experience** for **children**, with **a campfire** for **grilling sausages**, and a big **bonfire** for everyone to **make wishes and worries**. Symbolically burn the **worries and fears of the past year** in a huge bonfire and throw your **wishes, thoughts and resolutions** for the coming year into the bonfire to make them come true. A **brass band from the Obertraun local band** will provide the musical backdrop to the burning of the bonfire. **Contribution towards expenses**: **13 euros** (includes torch, sausages, pastries, drink) Further information on the event is available from the [**Obertraun Tourist Information**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004028/tourismus-information-obertraun.html) Office **Tel.: 05 95095 40** or by e-mail **obertraun@dachstein-salzkammergut.at** and on the Web at **[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: € 13,00 - 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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