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Culture Tobogganing in Halltal

There are few places where you can combine sports, culture and good food in such as delightful way as here.

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...

“Fasserrössl” in Hall – an old Carnival Tradition

The Fasserrössl is tearing through Hall’s old town, a danger for young and old! But no worries: there is no reason to be scared!

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.

St Nikolaus – A Harbinger of Christmas

St Nikolaus has been degraded to a humble, pre-Christmas bringer of gifts – even in Tirol. For today’s children he merely rings in the tradition of giving and receiving...

The Holy ‘Klöpfel’ Nights

Not only Sundays but also Thursdays in Advent play an important role in the Tiroleans’ folkloric life. It has become a tradition in many towns and villages throughout the...

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 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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