LIVED TRADITION

Customs & Handicrafts

Federkielsticker Georg Leitner, aus Reith i.A., beim Ranzen sticken | © Alpbachtal Tourismus | P. Weissensteiner Federkielsticker Georg Leitner, aus Reith i.A., beim Ranzen sticken | © Alpbachtal Tourismus | P. Weissensteiner

Rediscover old customs

Centuries pass, the landscape changes. What remains are the traditions and customs that are passed on from generation to generation.
Discover customs anew and learn why the mountains are set on fire every year in June. You can read about singing envoys, timber rafting and why witches roam from farm to farm.

Ein Mann hängt an einem Seil kopfüber, in Lederhose und weißem Hemd spielt er mit seiner Ziehharmonika | © Alpbacher Plattler Ein Mann hängt an einem Seil kopfüber, in Lederhose und weißem Hemd spielt er mit seiner Ziehharmonika | © Alpbacher Plattler
Traditionelle Alpbacher Tracht Herz-Jesu-Prozession | © Alpbachtal Tourismus | Frank Bauer Traditionelle Alpbacher Tracht Herz-Jesu-Prozession | © Alpbachtal Tourismus | Frank Bauer

Rare craft reinterpreted

The Alpbachtal with its villages is known for its numerous customs and ancient handicrafts. Tradition is still alive in many places. Our craftsmen, who take pride in preserving rare skills bear witness to this.