Situated at the foothills of the Karwendel mountain range, the Tirolean village of Absam is dominated by popular culture, luthiery and strong religious belief. Pilgrims visit the house where Rosina Buecher saw the Virgin Mary appear in her window in 1797, and the Pilgrimage Church. Absam is also a stop on the Jakobsweg pilgrimage route. Absam is also famous for the work of Jakob Stainer (1617-1683), the great luthier, whose life and artistry are commemorated in the municipal museum. But Absam really comes alive in the Carnival season, when the Matschgerer (traditional colourful Carnival figures) take to the streets – with a huge procession every 4 years. If you are interested in knowing more about Absam’s Carnival traditions, be sure to visit the Matschgerer museum (Carnival museum).

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