In many regions of Austria it is customary to bless bound ‘bushes’ of branches on Palm Sunday during a procession through the village or in front of the church. People hope that the blessed ‘palm’ …
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Category: Regions of Austria
Discover the different regions of Austria, from the high mountains to the west through to the fertile plains around Austria’s capital city.
The Lake Constance Fisherman
Fisherman Franz Blum is the son of fisherman Franz Blum and he in turn is the son of Franz Blum, who was also a fisherman. The third generation of Lake Constance fishermen is known as …
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The Dobratsch Nature Park near Villach
The Dobratsch Nature Park is situtated on the Villacher Alpe in Carinthia. It has long been one of the Austrian regions which has dedicated itself to soft tourism. In the winter walkers, snowshoe hikers and …
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Tasty Winter Hut Specialities
The “Via Culinaria” unites nine tourist routes and three hundred hosts who place great value on regional cuisine – and one of them specialises in mountain huts in ski areas. The “Genussweg für (Ski-)Hüttenhocker” leads …
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Fasching Procession in Imst
The famous Imst Schemenlaufen carnival procession is scheduled for 09 February this year. The medieval carnival custom only takes place once every four years. According to tradition, it is reserved for men only and has …
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Kaiser Maximilian Race in Seefeld
The Kaiser Maximilian Lauf cross-country ski race is scheduled for the second weekend in January in Leutasch and Seefeld. This top-level VISMA Ski Classics race is part of the Endurance Ski Championships and can boast …
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A Golden Secret From The Land Of Volcanoes
The Vulkanland in Eastern Styria is a fertile region of Austria where volcanoes formed the landscape millions of years ago. Styrian farmers and winegrowers still benefit from the soil today. The Vulkanland Sektmanufaktur was founded …
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The Snowiest Valley
It’s official – the Pillersee valley has been the snowiest region and Hochfilzen the snowiest village in Tyrol since 2014. The ‘snowest valley’, located in the Kitzbühel Alps, once again lived up to its reputation …
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Ötz Valley Sheep Drive Recognised by UNESCO
The traditional sheep drive across the Alps from the South Tyrol into the Ötztal has been listed by UNESCO as part of humanity’s cultural heritage. UNESCO this week included the so-called “transhumance” on the International …
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The Confectioners’ Ball in Vienna
The Zuckerbäckerball is the highlight of the Viennese ball season for those with a sweet tooth. For lovers of artistically designed and decorated cakes, the Zuckerbäckerball* in the Vienna Hofburg is worth a visit for …
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