Kripperlroas in Bad Ischl
Every year between 2 January and 2 February you have the opportunity to go on a Kripperlroas in Bad Ischl. On this trip you can visit private, home-made nativity scenes.
The Kripperlroas in Bad Ischl
A horse-drawn carriage ride to the private nativity scenes in Ischl
The meeting point is at the Trinkhalle; from here, the Roas sets off by horse-drawn carriage to Giovanni’s, where you’ll be treated to a doughnut snack. Afterwards, we’ll travel to Hinterstein to visit the Linortner Kripperl, and then on to the town centre to see the Schmied Kripperl. The Kripperl organisers are always grateful for a small donation (a ‘Kripperleuro’ – said to bring good luck) which you can place in the nativity scene. We’ll then continue on to the Moroder Krippe in the parish church.
To round off the day, you’ll be treated to Käsespatzen and a drink (small beer, cola, water, tea, etc.) at the Hubertushof. Please note that any special requests are subject to an additional charge. You’ll see – it’s sure to be an unforgettable Roas!
Minimum number of participants per date: 7 people
Meeting point: 1.30 pm, Trinkhalle Bad Ischl
Duration: 3.5 to 4 hours
Prices: EUR 54.00 (children aged 6 to 15: EUR 27.00), discounts with SKGT Card
Available dates:
Saturday, 2 January 2027
Sunday, 3 January 2027
Wednesday, 6 January 2027
Friday, 8 January 2027
Saturday, 9 January 2027
Sunday, 10 January 2027
Friday, 15 January 2027
Saturday, 16 January 2027
Sunday, 17 January 2027
Friday, 22 January 2027
Saturday, 23 January 2027
Sunday, 24 January 2027
Friday, 29 January 2027
Saturday, 30 January 2027
Sunday, 31 January 2027
Tickets for the dates listed are available online or in person at the Bad Ischl Tourist Office (Auböckplatz 5, Trinkhalle).
We are also happy to organise ‘Kripperlroasen’ for groups on other days!
If you are interested in a Kripperlroas, please book with the Salzkammergut Tourist Board – Destination Bad Ischl, Auböckplatz 5, 4820 Bad Ischl, at least 7 days before your preferred date.
Of course, it is also possible to visit the nativity scenes on your own. Please always ring the owners in advance, as the nativity scene owners are not always at home and you might otherwise find yourself standing in front of a locked door! When visiting the private nativity scenes, please bear in mind that the ‘nativity scene carvers’ are very grateful for any donations. Please also bear in mind that it is not possible to use the toilet in private homes!
Overview of private nurseries in Bad Ischl
Johann Linortner, also known as Lippenbauer, Hintersteinstraße 9, Tel.: +43 6132 27473 and +43 664 1201846, by prior arrangement, max. 20 people
Christoph Schmied, Traunkai 29, Tel.: +43 664 9105295, by prior arrangement, max. 8 people
August Putz, Im Hopfgarten 4, Tel.: +43 650 5226550, by prior arrangement
The Pomberger family, Im Hopfgarten 7, Tel.: +43 664 8386865, by prior arrangement
Leopold Schiendorfer, Pernecker Straße 74, Tel.: +43 6132 28138, by prior arrangement, max. 15 people
Martin Neureiter, Pernecker Straße 71, Tel.: +43 664 2664614 or +43 699 17044545, by prior arrangement, max. 20 people
Ludwig Gratzer, Dorfstraße 33, Tel.: +43 660 3442977, by prior arrangement, max. 20 people
Alexander Auer, ‘Zum Pfandl’ inn, Salzburger Straße 101, Tel.: +43 6132 23875, open daily
Fred + Maria Müllegger, Kreutererstraße 18, Tel.: +43 664 1270772 or +43 6132 26637, by prior arrangement
Rettenbachalm Alpine Inn, Tel.: +43 664 88107412
The nativity scene can also be viewed in the Catholic parish church. In addition, the Kalss Nativity Scene is on display at the Bad Ischl Town Museum (viewing included in the admission price); Wed–Sun 10:00–17:00.
Please also note that it is not possible to use the toilet in private homes.
Cot exhibition at the Hotel Austria - Museum of the City of Bad Ischl
Opening: 28.11.25 at 5 pm
Exhibition duration: until 1.2.26
To be visited during the opening hours of the Hotel Austria
Price per person for the nativity scene exhibition (without Hotel Austria): 4 euros
Children up to 14 years free
"The Kalss cot and cots by cot fathers from the region"
Cot exhibition in cooperation with the Ischler Heimatverein
In 1838, Franz Oberleitner vowed to build a cot as thanks for the birth of his son. It was set up every year. In 1889, Johann Kalss bought it and fitted it with moving figures. The cot shows the scene of the Nativity and depictions of Christmas events. The figures in Salzkammergut costume, the world of work and the crafts form a reflection of regional life. It has been in the museum since the 1980s, where it is displayed every year at Christmas time. Setting up and visiting the landscape nativity scenes in the Salzkammergut has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2015.
In addition to the Kalss cot, box cots from cot fathers from the region will also be exhibited at Hotel Austria in 2025.
A special cot tour through the museum can be booked at info@stadtmuseum.at can be booked.