Cultural events in Ahrntal valley and Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures

Who comes to St. Johann/Ahrntal valley, will think to be in a gigantic atelier of artists. Look at how the best sculptors from all over the world transform some inconspicuous tree trunks into ...

19/10 - 20/10/2024

Rein in Taufers celebrates the return of the animals and hendsmen with a big festival

01.07. - 19.08.2025

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The stamping of hooves will send a cold shiver down your spine. A wild mob dressed up with furs, long coats and horns on their traditional masks (Lorfn) are on their way. The Devils outfits are impressive but the wooden masks are an art in their own right. In these often very heavy hand crafted wooden “Lorfn” much imaginative detail can be seen.

Together with rattling chains, deafening cows bells, fire spitting little devils and cheeky witches (Perchten) the spectacle and indeed the illusion is complete. The rite harks back to legend. One which tells the story of times of famine where young farmers, men from high up in the mountains dressed in animal furs and horns, went off on raids.

Saint Catherine's market: a special occasion to enjoy country atmosphere! Socks, pants, sweatshirts, chicken, vegetables, shoes, lighters, sweaters, candy, sweets, needle & thread, slippers, garden tools, and so on: almost everything you want!

A romantic forest walk, gentle music, tasty snacks.

In the winter shimmer, passing by spruces and larches, spotting wooden forest animals here and there.
Gentle Christmas melodies, cheerful chatter, the rush of a waterfall, delicious treats at the forest huts.

And above it all, the head of Christ in the rock.

 

More details to follow shortly.

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