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What is on in the valley this week
Concerts, markets, ranger tours and mountain festivals in Zell am See and Kaprun — grouped by day, so you can see what is actually on when you arrive.
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NOVEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930NOV13202619:00– 21:00Ski Service Workshop for Recreational Skiers in KaprunBründl Sports Flagshipstore · KaprunAt this ski service workshop in the Bründl Sports flagship store in Kaprun, race service manager Hans Hofer and the workshop team show how to look after your skis properly. Three stations cover preparation, edges and base, and waxing and brushing, with plenty of tips on which steps and tools work…NOVEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930NOV13202619:00– 23:0033rd Kaprun Schneetanzl’nThe 33rd Kaprun Schneetanzl’n welcomes winter to Kaprun with local tradition, music and dancing. The traditional event brings a festive atmosphere to the village and invites locals and guests alike to celebrate the start of a snowy season together. It begins on 13 November at 7 pm.
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NOVEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930NOV272026All dayOchs und EselJUFA Hotel Kaprun · Zell am SeeWith Herbert and Mimi. Mimi does not much like winter – she always finds it too cold! But she is looking forward to the approaching Christmas season. At the thought of Christmas, Herbert too feels warm around the heart. But there is still so much to do! Rehearsing carols, baking biscuits, finding…NOVEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930NOV272026All dayMusical Sternenadvent WalkStadtplatz · Zell am SeeThe Musical Sternenadvent Walk is a peaceful stroll through festive Zell am See, accompanied by live music along the way. Meeting point is 5pm at the main square, from where the walk continues past Seegasse and the Grand Hotel to the sparkling illuminated stars on Lake Zell. Participation in the…NOVEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930NOV27202619:30– 21:30EveningJeunesse Concert: Duo Klangtreff, Tango & TarantellaPfarrsaal · Zell am SeeCello and accordion are rarely heard together: in their programme “Syncopair”, Marlene Förstel and Michael Schwarzenbacher pair the warm voice of the cello with the breathing sound of the accordion. Between Piazzolla’s tango, de Falla’s Spanish fire and Stravinsky’s tarantella, southern temperament, quiet melancholy and driving rhythms take turns, joined by contemporary pieces by Galliano and Bartolomey. The Jeunesse concert in the parish hall starts at…
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NOVEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930NOV28202613:20– 19:00Advent Vintage Train Rides to MittersillBahnhof Zell am See · Zell am SeeOn the Saturdays of Advent, a vintage diesel train runs from Zell am See station to the National Park Advent market in Mittersill and back. The carriages are decorated for Christmas, and the bar car serves mulled wine and punch along the way. The first ride departs on 28 November at 1:20 pm.NOVEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930NOV28202619:00– 21:00taktLos: A Cappella Advent ConcertPOSTart · Zell am SeeThe vocal ensemble taktLos sets the mood for Advent at POSTart with gentle and powerful a cappella singing. Multi-part songs from the Alpine region meet pieces in other languages, traditional and surprising at the same time. The concert starts at 7 pm, tickets cost 25 euros, all proceeds go to…
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NOVEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930NOV292026All dayParish Advent Market at the KirchbichlKirchbichl · Zell am SeeOn the first and third Advent weekends, the market at the Kirchbichl in Kaprun draws visitors to its stalls with regional treats. We especially recommend this market to anyone with a sweet tooth or a love of good food. Here the Katschner bakery supplies us with freshly baked goods straight from the…NOVEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930NOV292026All daySternenschifffahrt on the MS SchmittenhöheEsplanade, MS Schmittenhöhe · Zell am SeeStarting 29 November 2026, the MS Schmittenhöhe turns into a floating advent experience on its winter Sternenschifffahrt cruise across Lake Zell. On board, guests enjoy mulled wine, cookies and festive music while the snow-covered mountains glide past outside. The hour-long cruise departs from the…
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DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC52026All daySanta Cruise on the MS SchmittenhöheEsplanade, MS Schmittenhöhe · Zell am SeeOn 5 and 6 December 2026, the MS Schmittenhöhe becomes a floating Christmas fairytale for its Santa Cruise. St. Nicholas and his angels welcome children on board, everyone sings Christmas carols together, and each child gets to write a postcard to the Christ Child. Adults enjoy the hour-long cruise…DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC5202610:006. DecStar Advent at Kaprun CastleBurg Kaprun · KaprunSternenadvent is one of the traditional highlights at Kaprun Castle: more than 25 exhibitors fill the historic walls with colourful stalls and a wide range of gifts, creating a festive pre-Christmas atmosphere. Alongside gift ideas for loved ones, a varied supporting programme features highlights…
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DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC14202609:30– 12:00Freeride Monday at the KitzsteinhornKitzsteinhorn · KaprunEvery Monday from mid-December to late April, an experienced guide leads beginners and advanced riders off-piste into the Kitzsteinhorn freeride terrain. The beginner workshop starts at Ski Dome II at 1,976m, the advanced workshop at the Alpincenter at 2,450m – both run about two and a half hours…DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC14202614:00– 15:00Cross-Country Skiing Taster Course in KaprunLanglauf-Sportschule Kaprun · KaprunCross-country skiing is often called one of the healthiest ways to get moving outdoors, and this taster course teaches beginners the classic technique from scratch. A certified instructor covers the basics, so no prior experience is needed. The course runs for one hour and costs €35 per person…
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DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC16202610:00– 12:00A Walk Through History: Town Tour & VogtturmMuseum Vogtturm · Zell am SeeIn winter, a free guided town tour takes guests on a journey through the history of Zell am See every Wednesday. Along with fascinating stories about the town's cultural life, the route also leads to the Museum Vogtturm, one of the oldest buildings in the town. There, participants delve into the…DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC16202614:00– 15:00Laser Biathlon Taster Course in KaprunLanglauf-Sportschule Kaprun · KaprunAfter a short cross-country loop, it's time to test your aim: this taster course uses a completely safe laser rifle to shoot at biathlon targets. No shooting experience is required, and the course welcomes both adults and children aged 10 and up. The one-hour course costs €25 per person with the…
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DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC192026All dayChristkindl Charity Advent MarketSalzburger Platz · KaprunAt Salzburger Platz, the Christkindl Charity Advent Market brings festive cheer with mulled wine, punch and regional treats from local producers Hauserbauer, Hintergaferl and Kellnerhof. The Lions Club sells sausages, there are creative gift ideas, an exhibition by Kaprun's own artists, and a…DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC19202611:00– 12:30Yoga & Ice Bathing at Lake ZellSeecamp · Zell am SeeThis winter experience at the Seecamp combines a powerful yoga session with breathing exercises and a dip in the cold water of Lake Zell. After about 60 minutes of yoga the group walks down to the lake, then tea and a long relaxation in the yoga room help everyone warm up again. It starts at 11 am…DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC19202618:00– 18:30EveningChristmas Tree Carol SingingKirchplatz · Zell am SeeIn front of the Meixnerhaus on Kirchplatz, the traditional Anglöckler bell-ringers lead a festive Christbaumsingen to welcome Christmas. Brass music accompanies the half-hour gathering, offering a brief moment of calm in the middle of Advent.
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DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC22202609:00– 12:30Kitzsteinhorn Explorer Tour: Ranger Expedition through Four Climate ZonesKitzsteinhorn · KaprunThe Kitzsteinhorn Explorer Tour takes you through four climate zones with a national park ranger - from Kaprun up via cable car rides and short walks to the TOP OF SALZBURG at 3,029 metres. Starting at 09:00, participants spend around three and a half hours learning about glacier formation, alpine…DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC22202610:30– 11:30National Park Gallery Tour at the KitzsteinhornTop of Salzburg – Kitzsteinhorn · KaprunAt the Kitzsteinhorn, join a free tour through the National Park Gallery – an impressive information tunnel right inside the mountain. Experienced national park rangers take you into the world of the Hohe Tauern National Park and explain the geology, wildlife and flora of this high-alpine region…
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DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC242026All dayTraditional Christmas Carols by the Liedertafel ChoirStadtplatz · Zell am SeeOn Christmas Eve, the Liedertafel Zell am See choir carols its way through town: 2:30pm at the senior care home, 3:30pm at the hospital, 5pm at the Zell mountain cemetery, and 6pm on the main square. A brass quartet from the town band accompanies the choir's festive repertoire throughout. The main…DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC24202613:20– 17:00Christkindl Vintage TrainBahnhof Zell am See · Zell am SeeOn 24 December the vintage diesel train runs from Zell am See to Mittersill and back, with the Christkind riding along on both journeys. Children receive small surprises that make the wait for Christmas Eve a little shorter. The train departs from Zell am See station at 1:20 pm, and children up to…
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DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC31202608:30– 14:00Guided Ski Tour to the TristkogelKitzsteinhorn · KaprunEvery Thursday a certified mountain guide leads you from Langwied on the Kitzsteinhorn about 660 metres off-piste up to the 2,642-metre Tristkogel. The day starts with a short introduction to avalanche transceiver search, and along the way you pick up tips on skinning technique, choosing a track…DECEMBER2026MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031DEC31202613:20– 18:00New Year’s Eve Vintage Train to MittersillBahnhof Zell am See · Zell am SeeTo see out the year, the vintage diesel train runs from Zell am See to Mittersill on 31 December. Live music and the bar car keep spirits high on board, and at Mittersill station everyone raises a glass of mulled wine to the old year. The train departs from Zell am See station at 1:20 pm.
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JANUARY2027MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031JAN302027All dayballoonalpsFlugplatz Zell am See · Zell am SeeUp and away: crossing the mountains by hot air balloon. During balloonalps 2027 you have the unique opportunity to take a passenger hot air balloon flight over the wintery Zell am See-Kaprun region. Winter is the best time for balloon flights, including for passengers, because the cold air, blue…JANUARY2027MOTUWETHFRSASU12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031JAN302027All dayFAT Ice RaceFlugplatz Zell am See · Zell am SeeThe FAT Ice Race is back! Get ready for fast corners, roaring engines and racing spirit! The winter highlight full of freedom, precision and speed for car enthusiasts.