There are a lot of Schladming festivals that you can enjoy while you are in this mining town of Austria. Schladming is a small town which is famous for its ski resorts during winter and scenic attractions during summer, and this is the reason why the town became one of the best tourist attractions in Austria over time. Aside from the ski resorts, Schladming is famous for its yearly festivities, thus here are some of the festivals that you can look forward to in Schladming.

Weekly Farmers’ Market

The Weekly Farmers’ Market is a festival which occurs every Friday to showcase the products and crafts sold by farmers and artisans. This festival takes place at the center of the town and is visited by a lot of tourists who are scouting for unique mementos that they can take back home.

Folk Evening Festival

This festival takes place every Wednesday from June 10 to September 30. This festival traces back to the history of Schladming when miners go down from the mines to relax and enjoy local food and beverages. This festival highlights the showcase of the Austrian culture. There are a lot of al fresco stalls that are arranged in the center of the town where tourists can relax and sip local beverages. This festival is culminated by dancing and playing of authentic Austrian music.

Mid-Summer Festival

This festival is held on the 20th of June and this is the time when a lot of tourists visit the Planai Mountain for trekking and camping. There are a lot of adventurist tourists that go to this festival to see the scenic mountains of Schladming.

Ennstal Classic Car Rally

Renowned car owners and car companies get together in Schladming during the 22nd to 26th of July each year to show-off their cars. This festival also features speed racing and other car competitions. In fact, not only famous car companies and owners attend this festival, but also famous car racers and exhibitionists. If you are a car lover, then you will surely enjoy this festival.

Mountain Bike World Cup

Schladming is blessed with a lot of forests and steep mountains, and this topography is what makes the town a favorite among extreme mountain bikers. Since 2004, the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup takes place in Schladming from September 12 to 14. A lot of extreme mountain bikers go to Schladming every year to participate in this said activity, and tourists can also enjoy the experience by riding the easy trails in the Planai.