In Graz, the traditional “Aufsteirern” festival celebrated its 25th anniversary. From September 19 to 20, the city’s streets and alleys were literally flooded with ...
The Easter Bonfires of Lungau
Wooden towers up to nine meters high are ablaze—and the fire department stands by doing nothing. ...
The world is colorful: Interesting traditions
There are quite a few exotic customs. Women are carried around in exchange for beer, ...
Roller, Scheller, and the Scheissheislebass
Every two years, a large carnival celebration takes place in Imst. During the so-called Schemenlaufen, alternating ...
What is the Glöcklerlauf?
Every year on the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas, hundreds of participants take part in the Glöcklerlauf parade in Ebensee on Lake Traunsee, wearing...
A Tyrolean Easter tradition: palm slats
Palm Sunday in Imst is a big day. In the truest sense of the word. The well ...