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Krippenmuseum Fulpmes – Nativity Scene Museum

Is it the famous wood-carving tools (STUBAI) or simply the people’s love for fabricating stories that led to so many Stubai natives to choose carving as their profession and...

Carnival in the Witch Village of Tarrenz

An old Tirolean carnival tradition has been recently revived to enrich and enliven the local culture with its unique charm and character.

Culinary Delights at Tirol's Christmas Markets

Take a stroll through one of Tirol’s many Advent and Christmas Markets and sample great culinary delights.

Wenns Pageant

If there was such a thing as “the” Tirolean Shrovetide valley, then it is the Pitztal. Besides Arzl, Wald and St. Leonhard, there is Wenns, a small village where old...

Vivid Tirolean Nativity Scenes

In Tirol Christmas would be unthinkable without nativity scenes. Made from all different kinds of materials and ranging in size from miniature to life-sized, nativity scenes...

"Walder Fastnacht" Shrovetide Celebration

In Arzl, the year 2003 is marked by colorful Shrovetide celebrations. In addition to the “Singeslerlaufen” parade the traditional “Walder Fastnacht” will be held this year....

From the "Old" and the "New" Year

“Happy New Year” – worldwide the turn of the year is celebrated on December 31st. Only 100 years ago this was not customary in Tirol. According to old traditions the new year...

Healthy with Saint Blasius

On February 3, the feast day of Saint Blasius, a special blessing is given to those suffering from a sore throat and other complaints.

The Nassereith Schellerlaufen Pageant

After a 3-year break, Nassereith will again present its traditional and colorful Shrovetide pageant taking place on February 8, 2004.

The Imst Schemenlaufen Pageant - Old Carnival Traditions Alive

After a long four-year break the exceptional Schemenlaufen parade will again take place in Imst on February 15th, 2004. The impressive Shrovetide spectacle traditionally...

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