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The Culture of the Viennese "Heuriger"
social practice in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2019
Viennese waltz
genre of ballroom dance
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The Educational and Choral Tradition of the Vienna Boys’ Choir
performing art in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2017
falconry
hunting with a trained bird of prey
Germany • France • Republic of Ireland • Spain • Kazakhstan • Kyrgyzstan • Mongolia • Morocco • Hungary • Croatia • Austria • Saudi Arabia • Italy • Syria • United Arab Emirates • Czech Republic • Belgium • Pakistan • Slovakia • Poland • South Korea • Portugal • Qatar
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The Paver’s trade
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
Stille Nacht Heilige Nacht
original song written and composed by Franz Xaver Gruber (music) and Joseph Mohr (words); Christmas song of Austrian origin
Bread-Making in the Lesachtal
no description
Spanish Riding School
traditional riding school in Vienna, Austria
Scheibenschlagen
Scheibenschlagen is a traditional event in Central Europe in which glowing wooden disks are flung from a stick off a mountain side into the valley below.
Transhumance – sheep drive in the Ötztal Alps
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
"Samsontragen" in the Lungau Region and the District of Murau
social practice in
The "Glöcklerlauf" in Ebensee
no description
The Lake Constance Radhaube in lamé lace
traditional craftsmanship in Vorarlberg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
Resin production in Lower Austria
no description
Sacramental Guards in Tyrol
no description
Ratcheting during the Holy Week
no description
The Austrian Folk Dance movement
no description
Nassereither Schellerlaufen
no description
Austrian Scythe Forging
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
dry stone walling
mortarless masonry method
Performance Practice at the Salzburg Marionette Theatre
performing art in Salzburg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
The Weinviertler's Cellar Culture
no description
The rag Procession in Ebensee
no description
Timber rafting
The craft of rafting involves the transport of wood by waterway from areas rich in woodland to those in which it is scarcer.
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Lipizzaner
horse breed and breeding traditions as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Slovenia • Czech Republic • Croatia • Italy • Slovakia • Hungary • Bosnia and Herzegovina • Romania • Austria
Wreath Riding in Weitensfeld
no description
Basket weaving
traditional craftsmanship in Styria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
Carnival in the Ausseerland region
social practice in
Production of Bregenz Forest Juppen and Wearing of Women’s Traditional Dress
traditional craftsmanship in Vorarlberg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
Schemenlaufen
no description
Reverse glass painting in Sandl
traditional craftsmanship in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2012
Pocket knife-making in Trattenbach
no description
Funkenfeuer
social practice in Vorarlberg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
Traditions of the Untergailtaler Kirchtag and traditional costumes in the Untergailtal / Zilski Žegen in Ziljska Noša
social practice in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
The "Fuhr" on Lake Hallstatt
no description
Knowledge of timber rafting on the Upper Drava
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2014
quill embroidery
Embroidery with the split quills of the peacock's upper tail feathers
The Murau Carnival Run
social practice in Austria
Flag-throwing in Neckenmarkt
social practice in Burgenland, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
Viennese coffee house culture
social practice in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
intangible cultural heritage
Indigo Hand Block Printing in the Mühlviertel Region
traditional craftsmanship in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2015
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Mining culture in Bleiberg
social practice in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
"Wampelerreiten" in Axams
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
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Knowledge concerning the breeding of Lipizzan horses
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Styria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
Blaudruck/Modrotisk/Kékfestés/Modrotlač, resist block printing and indigo dyeing in Europe
A reserve-print-process applied to natural materials such as linen, cotton or silk
Knowledge of traditional seed cultivation and production
knowledge concerning nature and the universe throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2014
Anklöpfeln (Knocking on Doors) in Stans
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
Hiataeinzug Perchtoldsdorf
no description
The Reither Nikolausspiel – St. Nicholas Play in Reith
performing art in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2014
Three-Step Alpine Transhumance in the Bregenz Forest
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Vorarlberg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
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The Custom Tailoring of Men’s Full Evening Dress
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
Sweeping, Climbing, Roughcasting, and Burning Out Creosote in Chimneys
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2019
The Ötztal Dialect
Southern Bavarian dialect
"Perchten" in Gastein
social practice in
Ceremonial Marksmen’s Guards in Salzburg
social practice in
Making and Wearing of the Linz "Goldhaube"
traditional craftsmanship in Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
Knowledge of Alpinism and Skills of Mountain and Ski Guides
knowledge concerning nature and the universe throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
The Knowledge of Artisanal Millers
traditional craftsmanship in Burgenland, Carinthia, Salzburg, Styria,
storytelling in Montafon
oral tradition in Vorarlberg, inscribed in the UNESCO ICH Austrian inventory in 2012
Kneipp therapy as traditional knowledge and practice according to the theories of Sebastian Kneipp
knowledge concerning nature and the universe throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
Innviertel "Landler"
performing art in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
Improvisatory theatre on the Tschauner-Bühne
performing art in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
Stove and Chimney Masonry in Burgenland
traditional craftsmanship in Burgenland, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
Aperschnalzen
Competitive whipcracking tradition of Austro-Bavaria
"Bloch-pulling" in Fiss
no description
The Pinzgau Tresterer dance of the Salzburg Alpinia
performing art in Salzburg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
The Gauderfest in Zell am Ziller
no description
Salzkammergut Bird-Catching
no description
Local Healing Knowledge in the Pinzgau Region
intangible cultural heritage in Austria
Zacchaeus singing in Zirl
no description
Round Dancing on ice in Vienna
performing art in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
"Hundstoaranggeln"
no description
Burgenland Romani
dialect of Romani
Classical horsemanship and the High School of the Spanish Riding School Vienna
Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Austria, inscribed in 2015
Vereinigte zu Tamsweg
no description
Pfunds Brotherhood of the Holy Grave
no description
Laßnitz Folk Plays
no description
Metnitz Kinisingen
performing art in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
Candlemas singing in southern Lower Austria
social practice in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
Avalanche risk management
Avalanche risk management combines the knowledge and experience of Alpine residents. Avalanches are the main concern and collective responsibility of the communities. Protection from them is part of the cultural heritage.
The Öblarner Krampusspiel – Krampus Play in Öblarn
no description
Mountain fires in Tyrol´s Ehrwald Basin
no description
Craft techniques and customary practices of cathedral workshops, or Bauhütten, in Europe, know-how, transmission, development of knowledge and innovation
Knowledge and practices concerning the construction and maintenance of churches
Regional Centres for Craftsmanship: a strategy for safeguarding the cultural heritage of traditional handicraft
strategy of three Austrian centers for safeguarding the cultural heritage of traditional handicraft – Unesco ICH Good Safeguarding Practice inscribed in 2016
“Odlatzbia Oröwen” in the Wiesenwienerwald
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
Knowledge of the locations, harvesting, and processing of the spotted gentian
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
The Amras “Matschgerer”
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
The Traismauer Nativity Play
performing art in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
The salute shooters of Wirling
social practice in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
The cattle offering on Saint George’s day
social practice in
Setup and visiting of traditional landscape nativity scenes in the Salzkammergut region
social practice in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2015
Blueprint - resist block printing and indigo dyeing in Burgenland
traditional craftsmanship in Burgenland, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
The "Schleuniger" Dance in Abersee
performing art in Salzburg, Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2014
Delivery of the "Freiung" at the Maxlaun Market in Niederwölz
social practice in Styria
Traditional Craftsmanship in Gmunden: Pottery Flaming
traditional craftsmanship in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
local toponyms in the federal province of Tyrol
traditional system of toponyms in the federal province of Tyrol
South Bohemian Brass Band Music in Brand-Nagelberg
performing art in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
The Goldbeater’s craft (Gold, silver, and metal beaters)
traditional craftsmanship in Vienna, Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
Larch resin harvesting
traditional craftsmanship in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
The Gunsmith´s Craft in Ferlach
traditional craftsmanship in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
Traditions of the miners and iron smelters along the Steirische Eisenstraße (Styrian Iron Route)
social practice in
Bad Mitterndorf Saint Nicholas Play
performing art in Styria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
Traunkirchner Mordsgschicht – Carnival Singing in Traunkirchen
performing art in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2014
storytelling in Austria
Austrian oral tradition; custom of telling fairy tales in Austria
Production of the Molln Jew’s Harp
traditional craftsmanship in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2014
Passion Play Erl
performing art in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
Nativity Scene Traditions in Austria
social practice throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
Carolling in Heiligenblut
performing art in Carinthia, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
"Mullen" and "Matschgern" in the MARTHA villages
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
Nebenleistung - Association for Mutual Assistance in Fire Emergencies
social practice in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
Viennese Tuning and Playing Technique for the Zither
performing art in Styria, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2017
Gilding & Faux Painting
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2017
Forging in Ybbsitz
traditional craftsmanship in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
“Rudentanz“ in Sierning
performing art in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
Ceremonial Marksmen in Upper Austria
social practice in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2019
Manual Graphic Printing
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
The craft of bookbinding
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
"Taubenschießen" in Altaussee
social practice in Styria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
The Niglo Procession in Windischgarsten
social practice in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
Zweidrittelgericht Landeck
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2017
Sword dance of Dürrnberg
performing art in Salzburg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
Anklöpfeln (knocking on doors) in the Tyrolean Unterland
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
The Vintner’s Crown and the guardian tree in Neustift am Walde
social practice in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
Garnierspenzer, Hat, and Steppmieder
traditional craftsmanship in Salzburg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
Festive practices of the civic guards and ceremonial militias of the district of Murau
social practice in Styria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2012
Bobbin lace-making in Salzburg
traditional craftsmanship in Salzburg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
The Ram Procession to Obermauern
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2015
Historical and Decorative Painting Techniques Using Traditional Materials
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
Experiential Knowledge Concerning Avalanche Risk Management
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Carinthia, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Vorarlberg, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
Meadow irrigation in Tyrol
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
Perlåggen in the Tyrolean Oberland and Innsbruck regions
social practice in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2016
Carollers in Tyrol's Villgraten Valley (Inner and Outer Villgraten)
performing art in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
The knowledge of hazel spruce as tone wood
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Tyrol, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
Cathedral workshops in Austria (St. Stephan in Vienna and the Mariendom in Linz)
traditional craftsmanship in Upper Austria, Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2018
Lovara song
oral tradition in Burgenland, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2011
Stinatz Wedding - Stinjačka svadba
social practice in Burgenland, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
Jew's harp playing in Austria
performing art throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2012
Specialities of individual pharmacies
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
Production of Traditionally Hand-Crafted Terrazzo
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2017
The art and craft of stonemasonry
traditional craftsmanship throughout Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2020
In d’Grean gehen – An Outing in the Greenery
social practice in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2019
Falconry in Austria
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in all Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
Classical horsemanship and the High School of the Spanish Riding School Vienna
oral tradition in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
Slovene field and house names in Carinthia
oral tradition in Vienna, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2010
Jauken—A Traditional High-Flying Pigeon Sport with a Viennese Breedof High-Flying Pigeon
social practice in Vienna and Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2019
Gautschen
social practice in all Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2021
Ladumtragen—The Winemakers’ Guild Chest Procession in Mistelbach
social practice in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2019
The knowledge and practice of undertakers
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2022
Traditional Irrigation in Theresienfeld
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Lower Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2022
Rowing downstream and returning upstream by horse-drawn boat on the Traun
knowledge concerning nature and the universe in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2022
The Bellringers of Patsch
no description
Freehand blacksmithing
no description
Pilgrimage of the Mostviertel's golden bonnet and traditional costrume group
no description
Nativity scene tradition in Wenns
no description
Guild day of the butchers and Liebfrauen-brotherhood in Gars am Kamp
no description
The craft of Austrian Confectionery
no description
"Lichtbratl" monday in Bad Ischl
no description
“Rudentanz“ in Sierning
performing art in Upper Austria, inscribed in the Unesco ICH Austrian inventory in 2013
Field names in Vorarlberg
no description
Liebstatt Sunday in Gmunden
no description
The Dialect of Montafon
no description
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