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Colors of Carinthia - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Hotel Post Carinthia attracts tourists not only with its charming nature and rich culinary traditions, but also with an abundance of interesting holidays. No matter what time of year it would be, you would have a great chance to witness some fabulous events during a trip. Fans of event tourism would like Perchtenlauf Festival held annually in January. The highlight of the festival is the procession with all the participants dressed up in scary-looking costumes and masks; after the march live entertainment and music events begin.
Cuisine of Carinthia for gourmet with top restaurants and cafe
Carinthia is a truly amazing region. Its cuisine is natural, so all indigenous dishes are very simple, affordable and incredibly tasty. An important part of the local menu is represented by … Open
A very interesting holiday is held in February in the picturesque town of Bad Kleinkirchheim; it remains a permanent venue for the International Festival of balloons. Fans of unusual sports would be interested in event taking place at Weissen See; it is the world's biggest snow golf tournament.
The most interesting event of spring is Wine Festival bringing together winemakers from all over the world. During this large-scale holiday, guests have an opportunity to taste the rarest varieties of drinks and visit interesting themed events. It should be noted that the annual wine festival coincides with a string of holidays devoted to painting and art, so tourists could combine a visit to a wine tasting with interesting exhibitions and museums. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Carinthia - 'must visit' points of interest
Each city of Carinthia has its own unique historical monuments giving travelers a lot of impressions. Klagenfurt is the capital of the region; it has lots of historical objects, as well as … Open
In mid-April, one of the most soulful and romantic national holidays is held; we are speaking about lilies of the valley festival, which symbolizes the long-awaited arrival of spring. A huge amount of music lovers come to Salzburg in May, as a great music festival is held there. Those who wish to get acquainted with musical traditions of indigenous people are recommended to visit the festival held in August at Wolfgang See. The best folk groups of the region are involved in this celebration. Two major music festivals are held in October, one of which is devoted to the works of Bach, and the other is attracting fans of jazz music. The series of festivals is crowned by Christmas holidays; the most magnificent fairs and noisy leisure activities can be observed in Salzburg.
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National traditions of Austria

Many established traditions in the life of the Austrians are associated with leisure activities. In particular, Austrian coffee houses have long been transformed into a memorable national phenomenon known far beyond the borders of this country. The tradition dates back to the end of the 17th century, when the Austrians got a lot of bags of coffee, which the Turks left behind during the set back. Since then, coffee houses have become a place where musicians, writers and other people gather. Today, local people also like to spend time here. Another popular places for pastime are the wine taverns, Heurigen, which are distinguished by a special atmosphere. … Open

Traditions and festivals in cities around Carinthia

Ljubljana
The local residents are uninterested in night life and entertaining thus different bars and night clubs are not of immense popularity there. The majority of bars close till 22.00. It is inexcusable to make calls after that time as many city residents are already ... Open »
Badgastein
Several dozen beautiful hotels were located on the territory of the town by the middle of the last century. They were very diverse from very modest and small houses to luxury residences designed for rich guests. Unfortunately, the resort's popularity began to decline ... Open »
Novo Mesto
An essential component of local culture is gastronomic traditions, which have remained unchanged for centuries. Many travelers call the local cuisine “peasant”, as much of the dishes are very easy to prepare and serve. Local restaurants mainly use regional ... Open »
Saalbach
The large-scale biker festival takes place in nearby Hinterglemm in early July. Its participants arrange races, demonstrations, and parties throughout the five days of the festival. They also ride spectators and conduct workshops and training on riding a motorcycle. ... Open »
Salzburg
St. Rupert's Fair is an interesting celebration. During the festival you can also see numerous local residents and tourists wearing beautiful old costumes. Each citizen in the city certainly has a special holiday outfit. Women here wear beautiful dresses and hats that ... Open »
Kitzbuhel
A few days after the end of the festival haute cuisine another large-scale festival, which will be interesting to all jazz fans, starts. Usually Jazz Festival takes place in the last week of March; not less than twenty concerts are held within festival. Among the ... Open »
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