Experience an autumn vacation with the harvest festival in Salzburg

Harvest festival and venison week on the Hochkönig

Harvest festival in the Hochkönig region

Salzburg farming culture that is alive to this day - customs, tradition, and authentic treats

The harvest festival has taken place in the state of Salzburg every year since 1995. During this festival, regional customs are celebrated. Farming culture can be seen and experienced with traditional festivals, processions, regional music and cuisine, performances, handcrafts, and markets. In the Hochkönig region, bread baking, cheese making, schnapps distilling, star-lit walks, farmer's markets, wild game weeks, folk costumes, and "Hoagaschtn" at one of our open huts are all a part of the experience. At the "Hoagaschtn", people gather together in a lovely spot to chat, eat, drink, sing, and play music. With this in mind, we hope you enjoy a wonderful harvest festival!

The Harvest Festival Program is loaded with Highlights

Traditional cattle drive, harvest festivals, "Schafischö" (sheep shearing), stylish folkwear fashion shows, and much more are awaiting you! Immerse yourself in your autumn vacation and indulge in freshly harvested, local delicacies while the sun warms your heart. Experience your own personal harvest festival on the peak of emotions!

Harvest festival program September 09 - 14

Monday, September 9.
09:30 am Mühlbach - Guided harvest hike to the most beautiful places in Mühlbach. Registration at +43 6584 20388 40

09:30 am Maria Alm - Guided harvest hike to the Gasthof Kronreith - meets at the tourist office Registration at +43 6584 20388 40
11.00 am live music at the Gasthof Kronreith

Tuesday, September 10.
05.00 am Mühlbach - Sunrise hike followed by breakfast. We will hike together from the Arthurhaus to the Hochkeil, where we will enjoy an amazing sunrise. After a relaxing break we leisurely head back direction Arthurhaus to the Schweizerhütte, where we will be rewarded with a regional farmhouse breakfast. Meets at 05.00 am at the Arthurhaus Registration and Info: +43 6584 203388 40

09.30 am Maria Alm - Guided hike to the Wiesenstadl. Meets at Maria Alm tourist office.

11.00 am live music at the Wiesenstadl

Wednesday, September 11.
8.45 am Maria Alm - Guided hike to the Wastlalm. Meets at the tourist office, at 11:00 am Maria Alm Live music at the Wastlalm

11.00 am Dienten - Schnapps distilling with tasting and mill demonstration at the Grüneggalm.

04.00 pm Maria Alm - Discover the wide diversity of flora at the Obersteghof on a guided wild herb tour at the Obersteghof. Find out useful information, distinguishing features and uses of herbs in the kitchen and in the remedies. Together we´ll collect herbs and flowers and make salts from them. Duration: approx 2 hours, € 20,- per person incl. a drink, course documentation, and herbal salt. Tour without salt production € 12,-
Registration: Tel.: +43 6584 20388 20 or with Rosi Rainer at +43 680 4033800. Minimum no. of participants: 5 people.

Thursday, September 12.
6.00 am Mühlbach - Guided mountain tour to the Hochkönig/Matrashaus (elev. 2.941m). Meets at 6.00 am at the Arthurhaus, € 60,- per person

9.15 am Maria Alm - Guided hike to the Steinbockalm, Meets at Tourist office Maria Alm at 11.00 am, live music at the Steinbockalm

04.00 pm Maria Alm - Ointment and cream production! After a short introduction and the explanation about the production of basis products (herbal oils, tinctures) we´ll mix an effective herbal ointment and a natural skincare cream. Duration approx. 2 hours, from € 23,- per person including a drink and 2 products with recipes. Min. participants 5, Registration required at the Tourist Information or directly at the Obersteghof. For groups starting up to 5 people we will offer individual workshops on request.
Maria Alm tourist office, Tel.: +43 6584 20388 20 or +43 680 4033800 Obersteghof.

8.30 pm Maria Alm - Folk theater in the Hochkönigsaal at the Hotel Niederreiter – “Allein unter Kühen"

Friday, September 13.
9.00 am Maria Alm - Guided hike to the Abesreitalm/Mitterstegalm. Meets at the tourist office Maria Alm, at 11.00 am musical entertainment at the Abesreitalm/Mitterstegalm

09.30 am Mühlbach - Beautiful guided tour from Dientener Sattel to the Zapferlalm, Information + 43 6584 203388 40

Saturday, September 14.
9.30 am Mühlbach - Traditional sheep drive at the Mitterfeldalm, sheep are led down from their mountain pasture to the Mitterfeldalm, followed by the “Schafischö” (sheep shearing) and the sheep being returned to their owners. Accompanying entertainment program with folk music. For information call +43 6584 20388 40

11.00 am Maria Alm - Hinterthal Harvest Festival 2019. Marching in of the town folk band, concert until 1:00 pm, from 1:00 pm Maria Alm village festival, Pinzgau treats from Hinterthal inns and restaurants, farmer’s market, handcraft demonstrations, Schuhplattler dance, whip crackers, children’s program, etc.

Harvest festival program September 16 - 20

Monday, September 16.
9.00 am Maria Alm - Guided Hike to the Aueralm. Meets at the tourist office Maria Alm

11.00 am Maria Alm - Music entertainment at the Aueralm

Tuesday, September 17.
09.15 am Maria Alm - Guided hike to the Hochmaisalm, Meets at the tourist office Maria Alm

11.00 am Maria Alm - Hut party at the Hochmaisalm

8.00 pm Maria Alm - Village festival in the village square (takes place in the Hochkönigsaal with bad weather).

Wednesday, September 18.
09.15 am Maria Alm - Guided hike to the Grießbachalm, Meet at the tourist office Maria Alm

11.00 am Maria Alm - Live music at the Grießbachhütte

11.00 am Dienten - Schnapps distilling with tasting and mill demonstration at the Grüneggalm.

04.00 pm Maria Alm - Discover the wide diversity of flora at the Obersteghof on a guided wild herb tour at the Obersteghof. Find out useful information, distinguishing features and uses of herbs in the kitchen and in the remedies. Together we´ll collect herbs and flowers and make salts from them. Duration: approx 2 hours, € 20,- per person uncl. a drink, course documentation, and herbal salt. Tour without salt production € 12,-
Registration: Tel.: +43 6584 20388 20 or with Rosi Rainer at +43 680 4033800. Minimum no. of participants: 5 people.

Thursday, September 19.
06.00 am Mühlbach - Guided mountain tour to the Hochkönig/Matrashaus (elev. 2.941m). Meets at 6.00 am at the Arthurhaus, € 60,- per person

09.00 am Maria Alm - Guided Hike to the Hinterjetzbachalm. Meets at the tourist office Maria Alm

11.00 am Maria Alm - Hill farm festival with musical entertainment at the Hinterjetzbachalm

12.00 pm Maria Alm - Herb festival at the Postalm with live music
04.00 pm Maria Alm - Ointment and cream production! After a short introduction and the explanation about the production of basis products (herbal oils, tinctures) we´ll mix an effective herbal ointment and a natural skincare cream. Duration approx. 2 hours, from € 23,- per person including a drink and 2 products with recipes. Min. participants 5, Registration required in the Tourist Information or directly at the Obersteghof. For groups starting up to 5 people we will offer individual workshops on request.
Maria Alm tourist office, Tel.: +43 6584 20388 20 or +43 680 4033800 Obersteghof.

8.30 pm Maria Alm - Folk theater in the Hochkönigsaal – “Allein unter Kühen"

Friday, September 20.
09.00 pm Maria Alm - Guided hike to the Jausentation Grammlergut, Meets at the Maria Alm tourist office

11.00 am Maria Alm - Hill farm festival with musical entertainment at the Jausentation Grammlergut.

01.00 pm Mühlbach - Beautiful hike to the Stegmoosalm, ideal for kids. Information and registration with Karolina Hudec +43 6503975753

Harvest festival program September 23 - October 06

Monday, September 23.
08.45 am Maria Alm - Guided hike to the Pichlalm

11.00 am Dienten - Harvest Hike to the Pichlalm with Live music

Tuesday, September 25.
09.00 am Maria Alm - Guided Hike to the TOM Almhütte - meets at the tourist office Maria Alm

11.00 am Musical entertainment at the TOM Almhütte

11.00 am Dienten - "Ruperti" Festival at the Bürglalm

08.00 pm Maria Alm - Village festival in the village square (takes place in the Hochkönigsaal with bad weather).

Wednesday, September 26.
11.00 am Dienten - Schnapps distilling with tasting and mill demonstration at the Grüneggalm

04.00 pm Maria Alm - Discover the wide diversity of flora at the Obersteghof on a guided wild herb tour at the Obersteghof. Find out useful information, distinguishing features and uses of herbs in the kitchen and in the remedies. Together we´ll collect herbs and flowers and make salts from them. Duration: approx 2 hours, € 20,- per person incl. a drink, course documentation, and herbal salt. Tour without salt production € 12,-
Registration: Tel.: +43 6584 20388 20 or with Rosi Rainer at +43 680 4033800. Minimum no. of participants: 5 people.

Thursday, September 26.
06.00 am Mühlbach - Guided mountain tour to the Hochkönig/Matrashaus (elev. 2.941m). Meets at 6.00 am at the Arthurhaus, € 60,- per person.

04.00 pm Maria Alm - Ointment and cream production! After a short introduction and the explanation about the production of basis products (herbal oils, tinctures) we´ll mix an effective herbal ointment and a natural skincare cream. Duration approx. 2 hours, from € 23,- per person including a drink and 2 products with recipes. Min. participants 5, Registration required in the Tourist Information or directly at the Obersteghof. For groups starting up to 5 people we will offer individual workshops on request.
Maria Alm tourist office, Tel.: +43 6584 20388 20 or +43 680 4033800 Obersteghof.

8.30 pm Maria Alm - Folk theater in the Hochkönigsaal at Gasthof Niederreiter "Alleine unter Kühen"

Thursday, October 3.
8.30 pm Maria Alm - Folk theater in the Hochkönigsaal at Gasthof Niederreiter "Alleine unter Kühen"

Sunday, October 6.
8.30 am Maria Alm - Thanksgiving Ceremony in Hinterthal

Venison week at the Hochkönig

Wild experiences 28.09. - 06.10.2019
Try out a wildlife hike through the hunting grounds or our sunsethike to observe rutting season.
Things will get “wild” in the Hochkönig region. During the venison week, culinary specialties and experiences revolve around wildlife.

Many wild game specialities are awaiting you at the following locations :

Mühlbach: Scheppalalm, Tiergartenalm, Karbachalm

Maria Alm: Urslauerhof, Restaurant Platzhirsch im Landal Resort, Hotel Eder, Jufenalm, Steinbockalm, Gasthof Kronreith, TOM Almhütte, Pension Theresia, Almbar

Venison week program 2019

GRILL PARTY
SUNDAY, 29.09. l 11:00 am l MÜHLBACH l KARBACHALM
Smoking & grilling venison with Thomas Ellwanger! Children can make and grill their own venison sausage. There are also venison burgers that you can season, cook, and make together.
Meeting point: from 11:00 am – 4:30 pm right at the Karbachalm
Registration is not required / Cost: € 15 for adults, € 8 for children

GUIDED HIKE WITH THE HUNTING GROUNDS OWNER
MONDAY, 30.09. l 9:30 am l MARIA ALM l JUFENALM

With hunter Lois, who is also the host of the Jufenalm, the hike leads from Maria Alm towards Jufen. Once you have arrived here, you can learn first-hand interesting information about deer. For delicious refreshments, there is a regional snack and schnapps tasting.
Meeting point: 9:30 am at the Maria Alm tourist office
Registration: by Monday 5:00 pm at +43 6584 20388 or [email protected] / Cost: € 25 including schnapps tasting

GUIDED HIKE WITH THE LOCAL HUNTER
TUESDAY, 01.10. l 2:00 pm l MARIA ALM l EGGERALM
Group hike with the senior hunter to the Eggeralm with an afternoon snack followed by observation of deer rutting ca. 700 m from the Eggeralm – for those interested, binoculars are recommended!
Meeting point: 2:00 pm at the Maria Alm tourist office
Registration: by Monday 10:00 am at +43 6584 20388 or [email protected] / Cost: € 15 excluding drinks

GUIDED HUNTER’S HIKE
WEDNESDAY, 02.10. l 10:00 am l DIENTEN l BÜRGLALM
Guided and informative hike with senior hunter Andreas to the hunting lodge. You can then visit and explore the hunting facilities followed by a regional “venison, forest, & herb” snack.
Meeting point: 10:00 am at the Skizentrum Dienten
Registration: by Tuesday 5:00 pm at +43 6584 20388 or [email protected] / Cost: € 18 excluding drinks

DINNER TOGETHER ON THE MOUNTAIN
THURSDAY, 03.10. l 5:00 pm l HINTERTHAL l STEINBOCKALM
Take the last ride up the mountain to the Steinbockalm. Awaiting you here along with a breathtaking panorama is an aperitif. You will be pampered not only by our team but also our gourmet ambassador, Thomas Ellwanger. Enjoy this fun evening in the exceptional scenery with culinary highlights, live music, and fine Austrian wines at an elevation of 1,600 m under the starry sky.
Meeting point: 5:00 pm at the Steinbockalm (ATTENTION: last ride up is at 5:00 pm) An organized shuttle will take you back starting at ca. 9:30 pm.
Registration: by Wednesday 5:00 pm at +43 6584 20388 or [email protected]
LIMITED NUMBER OF 40 PARTICIPANTS!!

Cost:€ 59 with the Hochkönig Card, 72 € without the Hochkönig Card

MAXIMILIAN’S FARMER’S MARKET
FRIDAY, 04.10. l 9:30 am l BISCHOFSHOFEN l MITTERBERGHÜTTEN
After the farmer’s market, you can look forward to the next highlight – shooting practice at the Mitterberghütten shooting range. You can also enjoy a snack of venison bratwurst.
Meeting point: 9:30 am at the Bischofshofen tourist office
Registration: by Thursday 5:00 pm at +43 6584 20388 or [email protected] / Cost: € 25

Minimum number of participants per program: 4 people (unless otherwise specified) - Maximum number of participants: 15 people (unless otherwise specified). Payment can be made on-site or at the respective tourist office.

In addition to the weekly program, venison specialties are offered on the menu at select restaurants and huts throughout the region.

More information is available at the tourist offices or at www.hochkoenig.at.

The guided hikes are conducted by hunting ground supervisors, supervisory bodies, and district forest rangers.

DINNER TOGETHER ON THE MOUNTAIN 03.10.2019

A very special experience will be the "open air dinner" on the top of the mountain at the Steinbockalm
Take the last ride up the mountain to the Steinbockalm. Awaiting you here along with a breathtaking panorama is an aperitif. You will be pampered not only by our team but also our gourmet ambassador, Thomas Ellwanger. Enjoy this fun evening in the exceptional scenery with culinary highlights, live music, and fine Austrian wines at an elevation of 1,600 m under the starry sky.

Meeting point: 5:00 pm at the Steinbockalm (ATTENTION: last ride up is at 5:00 pm) An organized shuttle will take you back starting at ca. 9:30 pm.
Registration: by Wednesday 5:00 pm at +43 6584 20388 or [email protected]
LIMITED NUMBER OF 40 PARTICIPANTS!!

Cost: € 68 with the Hochkönig Card, 81 € without the Hochkönig Card

KÖNIGSWEG

Hiking without luggage

ab € 379.-

1 week hiking experience with luggage transfer along the Königsweg. 74 km on 4 stages!

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SALZBURGER ALMENWEG

Hiking without luggage

from € 369.-

hiking on the Salzburger Almenweg

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THE GREEN NINE

Herbhiking without luggage

from € 754,-

“The Green Nine” is a hike from hill farm to hill farm along the majestic Hochkönig Massif, which is surrounded by legends! Awaiting you are idyllic stages with special gems and insider tips!

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HUT HOPPING

from € 209,-

From hut to hut.

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YOUR PLACE TO BED YOUR HEAD

Our tip

Hotel Bergheimat

Enjoy wonderful views at the Bergheimat Hotel at 1,200m above sea level. The especially quiet location and the great accessibility in the middle of the enchanting mountain world make our hotel unique
Homely and warm atmosphere.
At the traditional 4-star family-run Bergheimat Hotel in Mühlbach am Hochkönig a cosy atmosphere with a conservatory, a panorama terrace and a foyer with an open fire place await you.
The snug comfort and the outstanding cuisine at our 4-star hotel as well as its unique location directly underneath the Mandlwand, one of the rock faces on the majestic Hochkönig mountain.

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Hotel-Gasthof Niederreiter

Our Hotel Niederreiter re-opened in July 2017 after a major renovation and redesign. We are perfectly located next to the lifts and ski slopes in the centre of Maria Alm.
Arrive and feel comfortable – that’s our motto! Enjoy our relax-area with whirlpool, sauna, steam bath and infrared cabin. On sunny days you can sunbathe on our lawn or swim in our bio-bathing pond.
There is free parking in front of the house. All rooms have Wi-Fi, balcony, bathroom, safe and flat-TV, and the Hochkönig Card is included in our rate.

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