World-class culture
With the motto "Culture is the new salt", the Salzkammergut was chosen to be Europan Cultural Capital of 2024. But Bad Ischl and the Salzkammergut already offer a wide range of cultural activities for all tastes and ages:
Whether Léhar (Leharvilla / Lehartheater), Kalmán, Bruckner, Brahms, Nestroy or the Walzerköng Strauss - many artists felt at home in Ischl and left their mark here.
The operetta week, which has been taking place in the Kongress- und Theaterhaus since 1961, is now called the Lehár Festival and is a highlight of the Salzkammergut summer. In addition to classics, you can also expect musicals here.
Image: Kurpark in Bad Ischl | © badischl.at
Tradition
& World Heritage
The tradition and customs of the UNESCO World Heritage region also invite you to get to know and admire the region:
In winter, the famous nativity scenes, Advent markets and the Glöckler run are enchanting: at the local Advent markets, you will find regionally produced treasures and delicacies such as Holzknechtnocken. The privately-owned, hand-carved Ischl nativity scenes, often several hundred years old, can even be admired as part of a nativity scene tour through the region. The Goldhauben - women wearing golden bonnets -, carnival parades, palm consecration and the erection of the maypole are just a few of the traditions that await you.
Image: Advent in Bad Ischl | © badischl.at
Contemporary art & culture
The imperial city is open to new things: with the Kulturabo - a cultural subscription -, you always have an overview of the diverse cultural events in the region - from festivals, cabaret and readings to jazz and operetta.
Image: Lehár Filmtheater in Bad Ischl | © Brigitte Leithner
