Tradition, culture & regional flavours
When the leaves begin to change colour and the days grow cooler, Bauernherbst begins in SalzburgerLand. From mid-August until the end of October, regional traditions, music, crafts and local specialities take centre stage.
In Piesendorf and Niedernsill, you can experience this special time of year at harvest festivals, village markets, a farm festival and other events. Cattle drives, music and insights into rural life are also part of Bauernherbst. Hiking through the autumn landscape offers another way to discover the Pinzgau region.
Bauernherbst in SalzburgerLand 2026
In 2026, 77 villages and towns across SalzburgerLand celebrate Bauernherbst. Around 2,000 events take place from mid-August until the end of October, featuring festivals, music, traditional crafts and regional cuisine.
At Bauernherbst inns, you can try specialities from the region. These include Kaspressknödelsuppe (cheese dumpling soup), mushroom dishes and products from the region.
At farmers' markets and farm shops, you will find food and products from the region.
Bauernherbst
"G‘sungen und G‘spielt"
Music takes centre stage at the Salzburger Bauernherbst in 2026. Under the mooto "G'sungen und G'spielt", the focus is on traditional small ensembles, family music groups and local folk music groups.
Music accompanies festivals and social gatherings throughout the region. Bauernherbst is an opportunity to experience regional music, customs and rural traditions in Piesendorf, Niedernsill and across SalzburgerLand.
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Event highlights 2026 |
in Piesendorf Niedernsill |
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Bartlmä Festival |
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August |
Village square, Piesendorf |
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Village Market "Farmers' Market" |
Thursday 3rd September |
Event tent, Piesendorf |
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Village Festival & Harvest Thanksgiving |
Sunday 13th September |
Village square, Niedernsill |
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Farm Festival of Niedernsill Farmers |
Sunday 20th September |
Fallensreith Farm, Niedernsill |
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39th Niedernsiller Stund - Dialect Poetry Reading |
Wednesday 30th September |
Samerstall, Niedernsill |
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Village Market "Harvest Market" |
Thursday 1st October |
Event tent, Piesendorf |
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Harvest Thanksgiving Festival |
Sunday 4th October |
Piesendorf |
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Leonhardi Festival |
Sunday 25th October |
Filial Church of St. Leonhard, Aufhausen |
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Weekly program 2026 |
in Piesendorf Niedernsill |
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Guided Mountain Lovers Tour |
every Tuesday until the end of September |
Piesendorf Niedernsill |
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Guided Nature Experience Hike |
every Thursday until the end of September |
Piesendorf Niedernsill |
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Sheep Wool Spinning |
Monday to Friday, on request until mid-October |
Dietlgut, Piesendorf |
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Felting Workshop |
Monday to Friday, on request until mid-October |
Dietlgut, Piesendorf |
