The 15th Styrian Alpine Lamb Festival Returns to Hauser Kaibling

After a three-year hiatus, the Styrian Alpine Lamb Festival will celebrate its comeback at Hauser Kaibling on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Hauser Kaibling. Around the mountain station of the 8-person gondola, visitors can a summer day featuring regional cuisine, lively traditions, , and mountain adventures for the whole family.

Highlights of the traditional Alpine Lamb Festival include the arrival of the shepherds with their flock and their herding dog, as well as a sheep-shearing demonstration followed by a sheep’s wool guessing game. Musical entertainment is provided by d’Hoabuachan. The program also features regional lamb specialties, local vendors offering sheep products and handicrafts, as well as an exhibition of snow groomers, snow cannons, and Ski-Doos.

Families will also get their money’s worth on a trip to this event: Children can enjoy the petting zoo, craft and face-painting stations, and the interactive activities at “Wollis Berg Welt.” New summer attractions—such as a ball maze, ball tracks, the “SCHAFspielTurm” (sheep play tower), and the “SCHAFsprungTurm” (sheep jump tower)—offer even more variety.

“TheAlmlammfest combines regional cuisine, living traditions, and unforgettable mountain experiences for the whole family. Together with the organizers, we look forward to welcoming numerous guests to Hauser Kaibling and introducing them to the diversity of our region,” said Klaus Hofstätter, managing director of Hauser Kaibling.

The 15th Styrian Alpine Lamb Festival is organized by the Schaferlebnis Association at Hauser Kaibling. Admission to the festival is free.

Reduced-price cable car tickets apply for the ascent (adults €10, children €5); with the Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card, the ascent is free. The event will take place regardless of weather conditions; it will only be canceled if the cable car is out of service due to weather.

About the Hauser Kaibling

The Hauser Kaibling is the highest mountain in the Schladming 4-Mountain Ski Area and part of Ski amadé. As one of Austria’s most snow-reliable ski mountains, guests can look forward to 123 kilometers of slopes in winter, the spectacular FIS World Cup downhill run, state-of-the-art cable cars, and a 24,000 m² children’s ski area at the valley station. In summer, the Hauser Kaibling invites visitors to explore its diverse hiking trails, biking opportunities, regional cuisine, and unique nature experiences. With “Wollis Berg Welt,” families can enjoy a diverse range of activities—from a petting zoo and the “SCHAFsprungTurm” to water zorbing and many other highlights. Through ongoing investments in infrastructure, quality, and recreational offerings, Hauser Kaibling is continuously strengthening its position as a year-round destination. Hauser Kaibling employs up to 100 people from the region.

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Caption: At the 15th Styrian Almlammfest at Hauser Kaibling, visitors can expect regional cuisine, living traditions, and a varied family program.

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