Harvest festival in Saalbach
Cool events around the Thurnerhof
The Glemmtal valley is known far beyond its borders for its many festivals and celebrations. The harvest festival in Saalbach is a taster for the various different events that will entice lots of spectators to individual venues in the coming weeks. As part of Salzburg’s harvest festival you get to experience the region’s agricultural tradition up close – wonderful authentic regional costumes, traditional music, delicious Alpine treats, rural crafts and much more are on show. The Thurnerhof is the ideal place to get to the events – and as well as the popular festivals you also get to enjoy the wonderful scenery throughout the country.
Salzburg’s harvest festival – experience over 2000 events
As part of harvest festival, in the region around the Thurnerhof there are quite a few festivals and celebrations to enjoy in the coming weeks. Fashion shows, concerts, Alpine cattle drives, wine festivals, animal shows, traditional dances and much more are met with approval by visitors of all ages. A brief overview of the highlights in the immediate surrounding area
- 19th August – Village harvest festival in Maishofen
- 31st August – the culinary event ‘Lange Tafel am Berg’ in Hinterthal in Maria Alm
- 9th September – Alpine cattle drive in Fusch
- 10th September – Harvest festival in Kaprun
- 14th September – ‘Rund uman Brunn’ in Bruck
- 16th September – Harvest festival in Hinterthal in Maria Alm
- 17th September – Music on the mountain event in Hinterthal in Maria Alm
- 25th September – the annual stallion inspections in Maishofen
There are also sessions where you get to bake bread together, guided hikes, weekly markets, summer concerts by local music groups in traditional costume and much more.
Harvest festival in Saalbach – Hinterglemm farmers market
The 41st Hinterglemm farmers market from 11th to 13th August is a popular traditional festival in the Glemmtal valley. You can get to the centre of the village of Hinterglemm easily - it is less than a ten minute drive away. There is also the option of using the free Wanderbus service, or you could head there by bike (around a 15 minute ride). The following highlights are on the weekend programme:
- extensive area for children,
- celebratory procession,
- traditional customs area,
- golf in traditional costume,
- official opening, complete with the beer barrel tapping ceremony,
- various concerts,
- marquee and bars,
- delicious regional food & artisan Alpine crafts
- and so much more.
Summer events in Saalbach – a brief overview
As well as Salzburg's harvest festival and Hinterglemm's farmers market, the region has many other events. Whether you want to compete with others at one of the big sports events or take part in a guided hike and enjoy learning exciting facts from local mountain hiking guides – the event calender in Saalbach is full to the brim and offers something to suit every taste.
Live music, ‘Bergglitzern’ events on the mountain for women, hikes, Alpine festivals, children's festivals and so much more.
