Bonfire Feuerkogel: 20 June 2026

People stand around a large solstice bonfire, sparks rise above, a figure made of lights shines on the hillside.
When:
20.06.2026
Time:
09:00 - 23:00
Where:
Feuerkogel

When the longest day meets the shortest night, there’s a very special atmosphere in the air on the Feuerkogel. You can experience the summer solstice on 20 June in a truly memorable way amidst the stunning mountain scenery of the Höllengebirge. Look forward to an atmospheric evening with a fantastic programme of events in the afternoon, a cosy atmosphere and the traditional solstice bonfire as the highlight of the evening

  • The bonfire will be lit at around 9:30 pm.

  • Extended cable car operation! Continuous cable car operation until 11:00 pm (last cable car descent at 11:00 pm).

Upper Austria’s largest solstice bonfire: “When the longest day meets the shortest night, summer is traditionally welcomed with a solstice bonfire. Enjoy the special atmosphere by the blazing fire and celebrate the beginning of summer together at Feuerkogel.”

Dates

20.06.2026Start09:00End23:00NoteGiant bonfire with live music

Programme

  • 4:00 pm Guided alpine pasture hike (participation free of charge)*

  • 6:00 pm: Guided alpine pasture hike (participation free of charge)*

  • 7:15 pm: Hike from the mountain inn to the fireplace

  • 9:30 pm: GIANT SOLISTIC BONFIRE with LIVE music

  • 11:00 pm: Last cable car descent

*Participationat the guided hike is free of charge. Meeting point at the mountain station/photopoint.

Please note! On Saturday, 20 June 2026, the B145 between the Offensee exit and the street Scharnsteiner Straße will be closed in both directions from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm due to the Traunsee Half Marathon! There are large-scale diversions for traffic.

Flammen tanzen, Menschen staunen – Sonnenwende am Feuerkogel
Kids with torches at the midsummer bonfire - a living tradition on the mountain
People celebrate the solstice - flames blaze, a figure of light shines solemnly