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Traditions and festivals in Austria

Vienna

Austria is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in early winter. The majority of travelers prefer to spend a week or so and celebrate New Year and Christmas here. From the middle of November, numerous Christmas markets and fairs start to work on the main squares, all the streets are decorated with bright illuminations, adorable Christmas trees, and Advent wreaths. If you are looking for some souvenirs or festive decorations, do your best to visit the Christmas fair, where you will … Read more

Salzburg

To the whole world, Salzburg is known primarily as the capital of classical music - works by eminent composers are heard in concert halls and music venues throughout the year during numerous festivals. The longest and most prestigious is the Summer Salzburg Festival, which lasts five weeks from July until August. January and February in Salzburg are held under the sign of Mozart, who was born in this city: in the framework of Mozartwoche in the Mozarteums Great Hall, orchestras reproduce not … Read more

Solden

Once in Solden, be ready for the fact that it will be very difficult to understand the locals, despite the fact that they speak German. The fact is that many nations influenced the formation of the language due to the mixing of ethnic groups in Austria. Therefore, only those people who work in the tourism sector or just communicate a lot with foreigners speak more or less "classic" German here. If you speak English, you will most likely be able to talk to the hotel staff, ski school instructors … Read more

Innsbruck

The festivals of Innsbruck are the most colorful and spectacular events of the Austrian land of Tyrol. If you are lucky enough to come to this city at a certain time, then your walks around Innsbruck will be bright and fun due to simultaneous holding of various festivals, celebrations, and just national rituals. The Tyrolean land is distinguished by its originality, and Austria together with it. Tyrolese people are very fond of various performances, exhibitions and other merry events. So do not … Read more

Mayrhofen

Many interesting city events are associated with the holiday season. For example, traditionally, the music festival Snowbombing takes place here when the snow is almost gone, but you can still ride. Snowbombing takes the last week of the ski season. It attracts numerous tourists from all over the world. It is interesting, that the event is very popular with travelers from England. Usually, about six thousand Englishmen come here. Quite famous musicians like Liam Gallagher, Craig David, Pendulum, … Read more

Kitzbuhel

The Jazz Festival is not the only event dedicated to music in Kitzbühel. We are talking about the Kitzbuehel Music Festival, which starts in mid-August and invites hundreds of tourists from all over the world to visit important locations of the city where music concerts are held. These are the mountains Kaisergebirge, Kitzbüheler Horn, Hahnenkamm, as well as the city center. The festival is held in the open air, which gives it some charm - who wouldn't like to listen to great music while … Read more

Badgastein

The land of Bad Gastein was settled more than thirteen centuries ago for the first time. The first settlers led a peaceful life. They were mainly engaged in raising livestock and hunting in the local forests. Gradually, the number of people increased. Bad Gastein became enough a large town to enter the domain of the archbishops of Salzburg. The medicinal properties of local springs were discovered in 1230. They immediately began to attract travelers. The resort became very popular among the … Read more

Graz

Arnold Schwarzenegger's hometown offers all possible entertainment all year round - there will always be something to do thanks to festivals held in the city. One of the most famous events in the festival calendar is La Strada taking place between late July and early August. During this event, central streets of Graz become a venue for puppet theater. In addition, other activities such as street theater, equilibrists performances, pantomime, dances, a children's theater program are available to … Read more

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