Farmers’ Autumn in the Raurisertal in the heart of Hohe Tauern National Park

When the Raurisertal is bathed in warm light, the air smells of fresh hay and farmhouse bread, and leaves rustle softly, a special time begins in the SalzburgerLand: Farmers’ Autumn.

Here at Hotel Alpina Rauris, you can experience Farmers’ Autumn in Rauris up close—and enjoy the charm of genuine tradition, regional cuisine and Alpine joie de vivre. On Sunday, September 14, 2025, the Farmers’ Autumn festival in the Raurisertal will be celebrated in grand style.

What is Farmers’ Autumn?

Farmers’ Autumn in SalzburgerLand is a series of events celebrating local customs, crafts and rural culture. Between late August and late October, many villages celebrate—and Rauris is one of the most beautiful places to do so.

During your autumn holiday in the Raurisertal, you can look forward to music, traditional dress, regional delicacies and a fond look back at authentic rural life.

Girl in traditional dress leads goats in the parade

Farmers’ Autumn highlights in Rauris

Cattle drive in Rauris

When autumn slowly arrives in the valley and the golden sun makes the slopes of Hohe Tauern National Park glow, it’s that time again in Rauris: the cows are coming home!
The cattle drive—or, as we say here, the “Hoamfahrt”—is one of the most moving and beautiful highlights of the farming year.

Farmers’ markets & regional products

Authentic craftsmanship. Pure ingredients. And a taste that feels like home.
In the Raurisertal, regionality isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a way of life. At the farmers’ markets in the region, you’ll find not only fresh food straight from the producer, but also a piece of living tradition and a real sense of the rhythm of rural life.

Two women in traditional dress at Farmers’ Autumn in Rauris

Festively decorated cows at the cattle drive in Rauris

Folk music & traditional evenings

When evening slowly settles over the Raurisertal, the mountains are bathed in warm light and the first notes of an accordion drift through the village—then it’s time for one of those special moments you can only experience here: folk music and living tradition in the heart of Hohe Tauern National Park.

Experience traditional crafts live

Woodturners, carvers and craftspeople demonstrate time-honoured skills—many products can be taken home with you as a souvenir.

Hiking in autumn

When the larches in the Raurisertal turn golden yellow, the air becomes clear and fresh, and your gaze sweeps across the majestic peaks of the Hohe Tauern—then one of the most beautiful times for hiking begins in Rauris: autumn.
Far from the summer bustle, nature in the SalzburgerLand now shows its calmest and most colourful side.
An insider tip for everyone who loves the mountains—and appreciates peace and quiet.

Programme highlights: Farmers’ Autumn festival in Rauris

10:00 AM ceremonial parade
Schnalzer, Schuhplattler and folk dance performances
Performance by the Rauris local heritage group
Concert by the traditional costume brass band
2:00 PM cattle drive
traditional crafts
culinary delights at the Farmers’ Autumn stalls and at local inns
varied children’s programme
musical entertainment

The event will take place in all weather conditions.

Autumn holiday at Hotel Alpina Rauris

Your stay with us is more than just an overnight stay—it is an immersion in Farmers’ Autumn with everything that comes with it:

Our centrally located hotel in the Raurisertal is perfect for reaching festivals, markets and hiking trails with ease.

Secure your autumn getaway now – Farmers’ Autumn in Rauris is a real insider tip for anyone who loves traditions, enjoys autumn, likes hiking with views and wants to escape everyday life for a few days.