Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 30th, 2009
Every other year, Kaprun organizes its Advent market in the immediate vicinity of the local church at Kirchbichl. Last weekend the time had come once again and the crisp winter air was filled with the sound of Christmas carols, Krampus bells, and the songs of the Tresterer’s dances. Steinerhaus and Meixnerhaus had been decorated with [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 30th, 2009
During Advent times there is always a busy hustle and bustle in the alleys and little shops when everyone is on errands for the great celebration. But every now and then we pause for a moment to think of all those who are not in such a lucky situation as ourselves and in need of [...]
Posted in A hot tip on Nov 24th, 2009
The year is gradually drawing to its close. And along with winter, Christmas time is approaching with giant strides. Even though we still have some weeks to go until Christmas Eve, we can already get into the right mood at the Christmas fair of the region. Personally, I enjoy taking a stroll across the forecourt [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 24th, 2009
Last Friday, Mayor Hermann Kaufmann and Michael Scholz, chairman of the town’s marketing department, have officially declared the lovingly decorated Christmas fair of Zell am See open. Next to the outdoor fire basket, sipping a mug of hot punch and with Christmas songs being played in the background, it is easy to ignore that the [...]
Posted in A hot tip on Nov 25th, 2008
Until only recently the fairground between the Ferry Porsche Congress Center and our pedestrian zone seemed rather bleak. But (fortunately) this has considerably changed since last week: Zell’s Christmas market has finally opened! In the evenings, when all those tiny lights on the booths come alive, it emanates a special feeling of cosiness. Right [...]
