Customs, knowledge, craft techniques | The National Park Kalkalpen # 2023

THE NATIONAL PARK KALKALPEN

There is hardly any other region in the Alps where you can enjoy the Alpine mountain world as unspoiled as in the National Park Kalkalpen. While nature is left to its own devices in the heart of this low mountain region, the alpine pastures on the edges are managed as in the old days.

Here in the mountainous border area between Upper Austria and Styria, one can find not only peace and relaxation, but also traditional craft businesses, some of which have existed for centuries.

IMMATERIAL CULTURAL HERITAGE

Customs, knowledge and old craft techniques

In the 15 documentaries, the intangible cultural heritage is presented as an integral part of the Austrian cultural landscape. The films search for traces of the past in order to make the creation and changes of intangible cultural heritage visible. They document the current situation, whereby the character that creates identity for the present is highlighted. And they address the question of what importance the care of heritage has for the future of the Austrian cultural landscape.

“Heimat Österreich” takes you to the most beautiful cultural landscapes in Austria. Elaborately designed documentaries portray long-held traditions and customs, explore popular pilgrimage sites and show how culture and nature intertwine in the heart of Europe.