The Best Celebrations for Christmas and New Year's Eve

Experience the festive season in the Wilder Kaiser region

The festive season around Christmas and New Year is just around the corner and the four kaiser villages Ellmau, Going, Scheffau and Söll are embracing the peaceful charm of winter. The Advent and Christmas markets in the region are perfect for immersing yourself in the festive atmosphere with warm drinks and Tyrolean dishes. New Year's Eve promises atmospheric moments in the Tyrolean mountains: be it at a festive dinner in one of the first-class restaurants or at pre-New Year's Eve and New Year's reception events in the four holiday resorts.

This website provides an overview of the numerous Christmas and New Year's Eve events and activities that take place in the Wilder Kaiser region during this time.

Christmas events

Two costumed witches are celebrating on the ski slope, holding hands. Colorful smoke flares surround them in the snowy landscape.

Early Hex

Thu, 03/19 - 08:15 o'clock - 1 hour

Rabennest/Mittelstation Bergbahnen Söll, Söll

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A traditional chalet in the snow, surrounded by fir trees. The sky is blue and cloudy, creating an idyllic winter landscape.

MARCHplus Mountain Doctor spring hike

Thu, 03/19 - 09:00 o'clock - 3 hours 30 minutes

Ellmau

mit GästeCard kostenlos

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A picturesque house in the snow, surrounded by a tranquil winter landscape. The clear blue sky complements the idyllic scene.

Hiking tour to the "Bergdoktorhaus"

Thu, 03/19 - 09:30 o'clock - 3 hours

bakery "Der Bäck", Söll

from €15.00

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A skier stands in the snow and poses with a ski pole. In the background, snow-covered mountains and a blue sky can be seen.

Snowshoe Hike at the Hartkaiser

Thu, 03/19 - 10:00 o'clock - 2 hours

Ellmau - Intersport Winkler Hartkaiserbahn, Ellmau

from €43.00

Details

Lifts & cable cars

65/83

Piste kilometers

196/270 km

Current avalanche risk

Moderate

Snowpack stability
The snowpack is only moderately well bonded on some steep slopes (steeper than 30 degrees) otherwise well bonded in general.

Likelihood of triggering
Triggering is possible, primarily from high additional loads, particularly on the indicated steep slopes (steeper than 30 degrees). Very large natural avalanches are unlikely.

Last snowfall

17.03.2026

Snow height mountain

85 cm

Snow height valley

40 cm

New snow amount

10 cm

Snow quality

Spring snow

New Year's Eve events

A picturesque alpine landscape at night with snow-covered mountains. In the foreground, a small village with illuminated houses and a church is visible.

New Years Eve in the restaurants in Ellmau

12/31 - 00:00 o'clock

Ellmau

New Year's Eve in Ellmau – enjoy and celebrate festively In many Ellmau restaurants, you can expect a special culinary variety on New Year's Eve. Look forward to lovingly curated New Year's menus and attractive festive offers that ensure delightful hours in a celebratory atmosphere. The list of offerings for 2025 can be found under "Documents". An updated list for 2026 will be available from around mid-December. Please note: Reservations are absolutely necessary in all establishments. Subject to change.

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All events

Paper lanterns on a cobblestone path, with one in front displaying the German phrase 'Frohes neues Jahr' meaning 'Happy New Year'. The scene is warmly lit.

A platter of Tyrolean snacks including cheese and sausage is set on a table with the snow-covered peaks of the Wilder Kaiser mountains in the background.

Culinary

Eine Person in Skiausrüstung fährt dynamisch einen verschneiten Hang hinunter, umgeben von aufwirbelndem Schnee vor klarem, blauem Himmel.

Skiing

Aerial view of a single tree casting a long shadow on a snow-covered field with two sets of footsteps leading towards it in the Wilder Kaiser.

All activities