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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 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

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

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
 

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