The mesmerising beauty and the soulful tunes are the two things Austria is famous for. This country is not only famous for its breathtaking scenery that makes for a great backdrop in your pictures but the unique festivals that are celebrated each year. We have listed the 10 best festivals in Austria that you can be a part of. So make sure you enjoy these on your next trip to Austria.
This snowboarding festival is a famous Austrian ski resort festival which is held annually at Mayrhofen. It is a festival that features outstanding live DJ performances and acts, but this festival is not all about music and mountains. There is so much more to enjoy at this festival, like snow games, cable caves and chairlift speed dating. Along with fun and games, you can savour the alpine cuisine that is served with regional wines. Mayrhofen also has spas, rooftop jacuzzis, and saunas for you to explore.
In August, every year, millions of people flock to hear classical music performances amid the breathtaking background of old age castles and adjacent parks. This festival is a special celebration of star-filled music performances, special nature and award-winning architecture. There are two music venues- the Cloud Tower and Auditorium concert halls. You can also enjoy a hearty meal while you are visiting the venue at castle. This dinner is served with wines that are produced indigenously in Wachau.
Salzburg Festival is the celebration of arts, and it offers a wide range of cultural experiences. Drama performances, classical concerts and operatic turns all come together in the beautiful city of Salzburg. The festival is the reason many people choose Salzburg as their travel destination. It has also become the most anticipated Austrian festival. This festival each year draws famous performers from all over the country, and Vienna Philharmonic is one of them. There are other reputable musicians that people look forward to meeting, like Anna Netrebko, Riccardo Muti and Edita Gruberova.
Also known as Donauinselfest, this festival is an open-air festival on Danube Island. Austria has a lot of open stages and tented areas where the festival takes place. Many genres of music are played like rock, pop, rap, hip-hop and folk. Along with enjoying this music festival you can relish the food at the stalls and do other activities. It is an artificial island where you can enjoy recreational activities like hiking, swimming, cycling, and much more.
If you want to enjoy a festival that has beautiful scenery as a background, then you are at the right place. Hill Vibes Reggae Festival is celebrated each year in July and takes place near the market town of Telfs. There are two main benefits of coming to this festival, one being to enjoy reggae music and second, the mesmerising scenery makes you awestruck. You can choose between relaxing and enjoying the scenery or dancing to the tunes of reggae music. While you are enjoying this festival, you can join the Austrian film festival while you are at it.
It is Austria's largest food festival, and an exciting thing about this festival is that there is no entry fee. This festival has more than 200 exhibitors participating, offering you all their culinary diversities. Nothing can be better; all the regional specialities are on display, making your weekend into a food extravaganza. This festival takes place in Stadtpark city park, and it is a large venue showing the best of Austrian cuisine. You can enjoy all the food here, and when you are ready to leave, you get a gift to take home. And if you are not just a foodie, but also a beer lover, you can take part in Austria's Beer festival.
Every year in the banner of June and October, the small village of Raiding in Burgenland celebrates this festival to honour its hero. Franz Liszt, the reason behind this festival, was a composer who made the world dance around his piano tunes. During the festival, the visitors are served a range of riveting performances at the award-winning Liszt Center. And if you get curious about the man to whom this festival is dedicated, you can always visit the museum situated next door.
Austria is home to many unique and precious traditions and customs, and one of these is Sonnenwende or Summer Solstice. This festival is the celebration of the longest day of the year and takes place in the Wachau region of Austria. It is celebrated by artful bonfires, incredible fireworks, and thousands of floating lights that light up the Danube River. You can sense the magical environment that makes for an unforgettable experience. To let the passengers enjoy the scenery, the cruise ships dock up at the shore.
This festival is one of the most important festivals for historical performances. Opera production and music shows are held in historical venues. It is the oldest festival for early music and is celebrated in July and August. Innsbruck Festival attracts famous artists every year and is the most prestigious festival of its kind. You are free to eat, drink and enjoy the classical performances, and thus it makes for a memorable experience.
Vienna festival week has the whole package that spices up the cultural life of Vienna. This festival was used to demonstrate that a city that was destroyed by war can engage in cultural activities. There are dances, music performances, fine arts, art installations, brand new art forms, workshops, and much more to enjoy at this festival. This city is now undoubtedly a cultural metropolis, and this festival has evolved into an innovative and international festival.
Music is in the air in Austria, and it holds music as a tradition that has successfully passed on for ages. No other country has such a rich number of musicians, composers and performers. So are you ready to explore the traditional and cultural musical performance of Austria? If you are all set to go, don't forget to check our Austria tour package from India at the Pickyourtrail website. We will ensure you have a great time. Let's explore!!!
