Fire for the summer solstice
On the longest day of the year, fires are lit on various mountain peaks.
The summer begins and our our associations light around 22.00 o'clock on the Taghaube - Grandlspitz - at the Matrashaus - Lauskopf - Klingspitz
the fires to the summer solstice!
Enjoy this unique spectacle around the Hochkönig!
This ancient custom dates back to the 12th century and is closely related to St. John's Day.
Almost all over Europe, fires are lit on this day.
In Salzburg and Tyrol especially on the mountains, creating impressive chains of lights.
the fires to the summer solstice!
Enjoy this unique spectacle around the Hochkönig!
This ancient custom dates back to the 12th century and is closely related to St. John's Day.
Almost all over Europe, fires are lit on this day.
In Salzburg and Tyrol especially on the mountains, creating impressive chains of lights.