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Passion for Tradition

Austria is fascinatingly blessed by coincidences: close to nature and informal, yet simultaneously valuing tradition and etiquette. Once-courtly formalities are lived out with a light touch at elegant events, while the finest labours of hand and head perfect traditional techniques, taking these on creatively into the modern era.

© Österreich Werbung/Trumler

The sound of silence

Conventional Life in the Heiligenkreuz Abbey © Stift Heiligenkreuz
With 900 years history, Heiligenkreuz Abbey is both tourist attraction and deeply spiritual experience.
Learn more about conventual life in Heiligenkreuz

Kaffeehaus culture

Viennese Kaffeehaus Culture © KlubDerWienerKaffeehausbesitzer
The Viennese have developed a whole culture around coffee drinking and elevated it to an attitude of life
Learn more about Kaffehaus culture

Dance! Ball season in Vienna

© WienTourismus / MAXUM
Nowhere are balls so romantically formal as in Vienna. This tradition is intoxicating to locals and visitors for far more than a single night.
Learn more about the Ball season in Vienna

Hand block printing from Aussee

Hand block printing Aussee © Mautner Drucke
Ausseerland lies in the heart of the Salzkammergut. With its scenic lakes, meadows and mountain massifs it is the embodiment of a harmonious landscape.
Learn more about hand block printing...

High up on the Alpine pasture

© SalzburgerLand
For a short while in summer, the Alpine pastures transport animals and people alike into an intoxicating mood.
Learn more about Almsommer in SalzburgerLand

The High School of Horsemanship

© Spanische Hofreitschule
Lipizzaner stallions enchant the public with classical school jumps at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna.
Learn more about the Spanish Riding School

Burgenlands musical diversity

© Petar Tyran
The musical diversity of the Burgenland is influenced by many different cultures.
Learn more about Music in Burgenland

The carol “Silent Night”

© stillenachtland.at
The world-famous "Silent Night" carol is an expression of the deepest reflection and spiritual longing for peace.
Learn more about the Silent Night museum

Green flames on white

© Gmundner Keramikmanufaktur
For more than 300 years Gmundner Keramik has been the most coveted Austrian tableware.
Learn more about Gmundner Keramik

Goiserer boots – hand-crafted for feet

© Himsl
The 140 year old Goiserer is still the epitome of top quality, but it has evolved to be fit for city life as well.
Learn more about Goiserer boots...

Ancient communication: Yodelling

© Steirisches Volksliedwerk
As loud as a scream or as melodious as a song – that’s the yodellers from Styria.
Learn more about Yodelling

The salt of the earth

© Salzwelten Hallein
Visit one of the oldest salt mines in the world in Hallein near the city of Salzburg.
Learn more about the Saltmines

The elegance of wood

Bregenzerwald Architecture © Österreich Werbung/Wiesenhofer
The status of fine stones and hand-made tiles in building cultures of other countries is given to wood in Vorarlberg.
Learn more about the elegance of wood

Cheers. Viticulture in Lower Austria

© Österreich Werbung/Himsl
Lower Austrian wine is prized as cultural heritage and elevated to cult status by committed wine-growers
Learn more about Viticulture in Austria

Stall and Star. Carved cribs in Tirol

Tirolean Christmas crib © Austrian National Tourist Office
In Tirol Christmas cribs are shown in a particularly expressive way and are true works of art.
Learn more about carved cribs in Tirol
 

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