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Custom and tradition

In Tyrol, traditions are of great value and have been passed on from generation to generation.

Time goes by and the landscape changes in the course of time, but traditions and customs are still preserved. Still today processions take place, feast days are held and dished are still prepared according to traditional reciepts.

In this section you are informed about customs and traditions in Tyrol.

History of Tyrol

The history of Tyrol dates back thousands of years and is characterised by many different chapters. more
Sacred Heart Fires

The Sacred Heart Fire is a tradition that has its origins in the 19th century and it is still in use all over Tyrol. more
Return of the cattle

Every year in Tyrol some 180,000 horses, sheep, steers and goats spend their summer on more than 2,600 lush alpine pastures. more
Krapfenschnappen

In some localities of East Tyrol, there is a very old tradition called “Krapfenschnappen” around All Saints’s Day. more
Perchtenlauf

The traditional „Perchtenlauf“ in Tyrol is aimed at banishing winter and evil winter spirits. more
Klaubaufgehen

From December 4 to 6, Matrei in East Tyrol is dominated by eerie companions walking through the alleys of the market town. more
Tyrolean delicacies

Speck, cheese, schnaps and many more products can be tasted in Tyrol. more