Customs, culture and music in the Zillertal
Experience tradition and customs in the Zillertal up close
Culture and customs are very important in the Zillertal. Customs, traditions, folk festivals and events – the people of the Zillertal cherish their cultural heritage with loving devotion. So there is always a reason to celebrate.
Culture and customs are very important in the Zillertal. Customs, traditions, folk festivals and events – the people of the Zillertal cherish their cultural heritage with loving devotion. So there is always a reason to celebrate.
Ringing in the grass
On 23 April, St. George's Day, the Grasausläuter are out and about in the Zillertal valley. Various clubs and children's groups go from house to house with bells strapped to their bodies, using the noise of the bells to drive out winter.
On 23 April, St. George's Day, the Grasausläuter are out and about in the Zillertal valley. Various clubs and children's groups go from house to house with bells strapped to their bodies, using the noise of the bells to drive out winter.
Easter bonfire
The Easter bonfire dates back to a custom from the 11th century. On Easter Saturday, an Easter bonfire is lit to symbolise the resurrection of Christ. The fire also represents fertility and harvest in the new year.
The Easter bonfire dates back to a custom from the 11th century. On Easter Saturday, an Easter bonfire is lit to symbolise the resurrection of Christ. The fire also represents fertility and harvest in the new year.
Gauder Fest in Zell am Ziller
The Gauder Festival in Zell am Ziller heralds the arrival of spring. Every year on the first weekend in May, this traditional costume festival features a large parade with many clubs and floats, beer tapping, traditional music and dancing.
The Gauder Festival in Zell am Ziller heralds the arrival of spring. Every year on the first weekend in May, this traditional costume festival features a large parade with many clubs and floats, beer tapping, traditional music and dancing.
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May Day
Traditionally, May Day is celebrated in Mayrhofen on 1 May. The so-called ‘May tree’ is decorated and erected. The tree symbolises fertility and good fortune in the new year. There are many different customs and traditions surrounding the May tree, as well as a large festival.
Traditionally, May Day is celebrated in Mayrhofen on 1 May. The so-called ‘May tree’ is decorated and erected. The tree symbolises fertility and good fortune in the new year. There are many different customs and traditions surrounding the May tree, as well as a large festival.
Herz-Jesu Feuer
The Sacred Heart Fire in the Zillertal is a custom that dates back to the 18th century. Every year at the summer solstice, various associations place artistic fire symbols on the mountains.
The Sacred Heart Fire in the Zillertal is a custom that dates back to the 18th century. Every year at the summer solstice, various associations place artistic fire symbols on the mountains.
Weather bell
The tradition of ringing bells to ward off bad weather originated in a time when communities were predominantly agricultural and deeply religious. To prevent storms and crop failures, people would ring the large bell, believing that its powerful sound would keep lightning and hail away.
The tradition of ringing bells to ward off bad weather originated in a time when communities were predominantly agricultural and deeply religious. To prevent storms and crop failures, people would ring the large bell, believing that its powerful sound would keep…
Cattle drive
The cattle drive in the Zillertal valley is steeped in tradition. In autumn, the cows are decorated and brought back down to the valley. Their return is celebrated with a special festival accompanied by traditional music and dancing as well as regional delicacies.
The cattle drive in the Zillertal valley is steeped in tradition. In autumn, the cows are decorated and brought back down to the valley. Their return is celebrated with a special festival accompanied by traditional music and dancing as well as regional delicacies.
A stay at the Alpin Hideaway ZILLERTALERHOF allows you to experience these and many other festivals and traditions. All important festivals are listed in the current event calendar. We are happy to help you with your planning, including insider tips in the Zillertal. We look forward to receiving your non-binding enquiry.
A stay at the Alpin Hideaway ZILLERTALERHOF allows you to experience these and many other festivals and traditions. All important festivals are listed in the current event calendar. We are happy to help you with your planning, including insider tips in the Zillertal.…