Traditions and everyday life in Austria

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Austria. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

39 keepsakes from Austria · page 2 of 2
Dr. Vogelgesang-Klamm hike
Activity

Dr. Vogelgesang-Klamm hike

Vogelgsangklamm is near Windischgarsten in Spital am Pyrn. You walk for about an hour in a canyon/gorge. Cost € 4,70 per person

Shared by Wolfram81
Austria
Place

Austria

It's a nice country. We have good food to eat. The sun is always shining nicely and in cold weathers its really relaxing.

Shared by SimySuny
Krampus
Tradition

Krampus

People dress up as „Santa‘s Helper“ who looks pretty much like the devil. They walk through the streets with loud bells

Shared by Ivyishere
St. Martin
Tradition

St. Martin

Kids craft their own lanterns, light a small candle inside, go on a walk in the evening and sing songs.

Shared by Chickp3a
Christkindlmarkt
Tradition

Christkindlmarkt

Christkindlmarkt is a tradition that occurs every year in winter, there are lots of foodstands.

Shared by Mochiiiii
Fasching is fun
Event

Fasching is fun

It's just like carnival, only the Austrian name, you get dressed up and have fun. (:

Shared by Jessiiii
Beautiful sunsets
Everyday life

Beautiful sunsets

I really love sunsets, it doesnt matter where , because the are alway beautiful.

Shared by Marenzius

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