September is soon here, and many exciting events will take place all over the country.
Here are nine happenings that you should not miss out on.
August 31st to September 2nd: Kiritog Altaussee – Altaussee, Styria
Late summer is an excellent time for folk festivals, and the Kiritog Altausseer is one of Austria’s most popular ones.
You can enjoy free entry, great food and drinks from local producers, performances, and live music here.
Starting in 1960 and organised by a local volunteer group, the festival celebrates its 62nd anniversary. Last year, it attracted around 20,000 visitors.
More information on this year’s festival can be found here.
September 2nd to 22nd: Days of Alpine-Adriatic Cuisine, Carinthia
Small, fine culinary events are set up at various locations in Klagenfurt, Carinthia’s capital.
The restaurants in the city centre use recipes typical of the region, creating typical dishes for visitors.
The region’s cuisine mixes the hearty flavours of the Alps with the lighter Mediterranean touches from the Adriatic coast. Here, you can try anything from Carinthian dumplings (Kärtnernudeln) to Mediterranean fish dishes.
Find out more here.
READ MORE: 8 reasons why you should visit Austria’s Klagenfurt this summer
September 5th to 8th: World Games of Mountainbiking, Saalbach, Salzburg
In the Pinzgauer Grasberge, mountain bikers of all levels will compete to become World Games Champions in the 25th edition of this annual mountain biking event.
During four days, several marathon races (beginner to expert levels) will be held at altitudes ranging from 1,000 to 2,100 metres. On Saturday evening, there will also be an award ceremony and celebration party.
You can register or find out more here.
September 26th: Vienna Night Run
Since 2007, this annual event has been taking place to raise money for charity and get Vienna’s residents moving.
The race involves a 5km run around Vienna’s Ringstrasse, and for every participant, a mangrove tree will be planted in Myanmar.
The entry fee is currently €43, or €40 per person for groups of five people or more.
You can sign up here.
September 7th: Sterz-Festival, Purbach, Burgenland
This annual festival celebrates Burgenland’s traditional local dish called Sterz, which is ground maise or corn, similar to polenta and popular in the region.
The festival offers different dishes with Sterz, live music and dancing, entertainment, local crafts, and other food stalls.
The day is known for being family-friendly and offers activities for all ages.
Find out more here.
September 4th to 8th: Ars Electronica Festival, Linz
This popular festival takes place every year in Linz and celebrates art, technology and society.
The festival presents projects and performances that blend art with the latest technology. You can explore interactive installations, virtual reality experiences, robotics, and digital art.
Ticket options include an entire festival pass for €170, a one-day pass for €59 or an exhibition ticket for €13.
On Friday, September 6th, there will also be a special party in the evening with experimental live music acts.
Find out more about the festival and buy your tickets here.
READ ALSO: Ten unmissable events in Austria in 2024
September 26th to October 13th: Kaiser Wiesn, Vienna
Kaiser Wiesn is the biggest Oktoberfest-style event in Austria.
Here, you can dress up in your dirndl or lederhosen and enjoy a lot of beer, regional delicacies, and live music.
Visitors can enjoy free admission in the day but tickets are needed for many of the evening performances. A standard ticket for one evening costs around €80.
Check out the program and ticket options here.
September 27th to 29th: Retzer Weinlesefest, Retz, Lower Austria
Here you can enjoy wine tastings, live music, entertainment for the kids and a fireworks show on Sunday evening.
A daily entrance ticket costs €8.
You can read more about it here.
September 21st: Knödelfest, St. Johann, Tyrol
This year will be the 42nd edition of this annual one-day celebration of the humble Knödel (Austrian dumpling) and Tyrolean culture.
The event starts at 11 a.m., and you can enjoy some of the 22 different dishes from the world’s largest Knödeltisch (dumpling table).
Visitors’ favourites are usually the dumplings with bacon and cheese and apricots.
The festival also offers live music and a great variety of drinks.
Find out more here.
READ NEXT: 9 must-try food specialities from every Austrian province
Member comments