--- title: "Lakefestival \"MÄRCHENNACHT\"" url: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430174970/lakefestival-maerchennacht.html" description: The unique scenery is enchanting, almost like something out of a fairy tale.No motorboat restrictions until midnight image: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/salzkammergut/1_Logos_Grafiken/Destinationslogos-Kleinstversion-WEB-8.png" date: 2012-03-05 modified: 2026-06-30 --- # Lakefestival "MÄRCHENNACHT" Lakefestival "MÄRCHENNACHT" ============================= 01.08.2026 / 18:00- 23:00 Traunkirchen, Ortsmusik Traunkirchen Vergnügungsveranstaltung, Fest ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/257215/7E6B1CC0BF8414FDAC3B01ED63C9A52EC38AFC7565E36CA6EF795EC3C0A80F95/maerchennacht.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/257216/D795E44EF45CE6BC0AD4BC2A9A8A3C99CA1EFBB5EFFCCF2E744E92F8FF000E60/maerchennacht-traunkirchen.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/257217/51C8E873F7E5A27EF97CECCB25E5431A6DB3E42C04061A9A0A13254D29604362/maerchennacht-in-traunkirchen.jpg) © Open copyright © Ortsmusik Traunkirchen Close copyright [ ![Märchennacht](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/257215/7E6B1CC0BF8414FDAC3B01ED63C9A52EC38AFC7565E36CA6EF795EC3C0A80F95/maerchennacht.jpg "© Ortsmusik Traunkirchen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/257215/7E6B1CC0BF8414FDAC3B01ED63C9A52EC38AFC7565E36CA6EF795EC3C0A80F95/maerchennacht.jpg) © Open copyright © Ortsmusik Traunkirchen - Hörmandinger Close copyright [ ![Märchennacht Traunkirchen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/257216/D795E44EF45CE6BC0AD4BC2A9A8A3C99CA1EFBB5EFFCCF2E744E92F8FF000E60/maerchennacht-traunkirchen.jpg "© Ortsmusik Traunkirchen - Hörmandinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/257216/D795E44EF45CE6BC0AD4BC2A9A8A3C99CA1EFBB5EFFCCF2E744E92F8FF000E60/maerchennacht-traunkirchen.jpg) © Open copyright © Bettina Ellmauer Close copyright [ ![Märchennacht in Traunkirchen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/257217/51C8E873F7E5A27EF97CECCB25E5431A6DB3E42C04061A9A0A13254D29604362/maerchennacht-in-traunkirchen.jpg "© Bettina Ellmauer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/257217/51C8E873F7E5A27EF97CECCB25E5431A6DB3E42C04061A9A0A13254D29604362/maerchennacht-in-traunkirchen.jpg) © Open copyright © Ortsmusik Traunkirchen, Ortsmusik Traunkirchen Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/451926/26EB55F3390BAFC2518E62E5E8763CAC5A0F3D547C934644069E1E88E88979B2/maerchennacht-2026-jpg.jpg "© Ortsmusik Traunkirchen, Ortsmusik Traunkirchen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/451926/26EB55F3390BAFC2518E62E5E8763CAC5A0F3D547C934644069E1E88E88979B2/maerchennacht-2026-jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Mitterndorf 12 4801 Traunkirchen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mitterndorf%2012%2C%204801%20Traunkirchen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Mitterndorf%2012%2C%204801%20Traunkirchen "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.846069335938&lon=13.790502548218&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) [ Event information ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------------- The unique scenery is enchanting, almost like something out of a fairy tale. No motorboat restrictions until midnight Lake Festival Fairy Tale Night—On Saturday, August 1, 2026, the idyllic lakeside town of Traunkirchen on Lake Traunsee will celebrate a true summer fairy tale night. Magnificent buildings, fairy-tale-like lighting along the shore, mountain bonfires on the Traunstein and the Kleine Schönberg, several fireworks displays, the Sonnstein summit illuminated, as well as entertainment and dancing will make this evening unforgettable. 2026 EVENT SCHEDULE**6:00 p.m.: Salute by the Prangerschützen** The Prangerschützen of the Neukirchen Shooting Club will open the Fairy Tale Night. **Starting at 6:00 p.m.: Attractions for children** at the festival grounds: face painting, GONIS craft station, and more. **6:30 p.m.: Kickoff with the Knedltuschern** At Riedlpark / festival grounds. **7:30 p.m.: Show rowing by the Traunseeplätten** As is tradition, about 15 Plätten will row from Winkelbucht to the festival grounds. **8:00 p.m.: Dixieland music with the “Dixie Urtypen” from Ebensee** At Riedlpark. **8:30 p.m.: Departure of the music boats MS Liberty and MS St. Nikolaus** At Riedlpark; musical accompaniment by the “Dixie Urtypen.” Reservations at: T 0664 / 3715646 or office@wassertaxi.at. **9:00 p.m.: Dancing & entertainment with “REMIX”** At Riedlpark. **Starting at 9:00 p.m.: Fairytale-like lakeside and house illuminations** Lovingly illuminated houses in Winkelbucht, lighting of the Sonnstein silhouette, fireworks in Winkelbucht. **10:00 p.m.: Main fireworks display in front of the festival grounds** Launched from the lake. **Starting at 10:00 p.m.: Open-air party** Top-notch entertainment in Riedlpark until the early hours of the morning. ***Alternative date: August 2, 2026*** **Shuttle service:** to and from the festival grounds A shuttle service will take you from the volunteer fire department’s station to the town center from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. You can park for free along the former B 145 until 2:00 a.m. More info: [www.maerchennacht.com](http://www.maerchennacht.com/) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Ortsmusik Traunkirchen** Mitterndorf 12, 4801 Traunkirchen E-Mail[obmann@ortsmusik.com](#mailto) Web[www.ortsmusik.com](http://www.ortsmusik.com) [ Event location ](#ttgCollapseVeranstaltungsorte) ---------------------------------------------------- **Ortsmusik Traunkirchen** Mitterndorf 12, 4801 Traunkirchen E-Mail Web [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Payment Terms: At the door: €10; Advance tickets: €7 (Free admission for children 14 and under!) With a valid Loidl boat tour ticket, admission is €7.00 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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