Experience authentic traditions

Bad Bleiberg

Experience world cultural heritage up close in the show mines in the Bad Bleiberg high valley. A miner's slide takes you into the centre of the Erzberg.

Bad Bleiberg

The Mining Museum offers fascinating insights into the history of mining in the region. With its exhibits, the museum conveys the heritage of mining and its significance for the local culture.

Schloss Porcia
Spittal an der Drau

On two floors of Schloss Porcia, the Museum of Folk Culture offers 1001 opportunities to marvel at the cultural history of Upper Carinthia.

Himmelberg

This abandoned scythe factory in its original condition is a rarity. Visits possible from May to September and by appointment. Guided tours possible.

Maria Saal

The oldest museum of its kind in Austria houses, among other things, farmhouse and farmyard designs, as well as farm and herb gardens from various parts of Carinthia.

May till October

Experience living traditions and an intangible UNESCO World Heritage Site at the church days with a wide variety of customs in the lower Gailtal valley.

07.06. till 09.06.2025

According to oral tradition, the custom of ‘Kranzlreitens’ has its origins in the 16th century. It is recognised as an intangible world cultural heritage and always takes place on Whit Monday.

27.07. till 03.08.2025

Austria's largest traditional festival attracts more than 450,000 visitors to the festively decorated Drau town every year at the end of July/beginning of August. During this week, you can feel and experience pure tradition on every corner.

10.08.2025

A fixture for culinary gourmets. At Gut Ossiacher Tauern, visitors can look forward to delicacies from excellent Carinthian beef - from Tafelstpitz to steak.

14.02.2026

Lei lei echoes through the city centre of Villach at carnival time. On Shrove Saturday, the Drau town of Villach is transformed into a stronghold of fools during the big parade through the town centre.

July & August 2026

According to records, the impressive Dance of Death is only performed by the local population every four years. The Dance of Death Museum provides an insight into the history.