Altaussee cult festival

Party, beer and celebrities: Kirtag attracts the crowds

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01.09.2024 18:30

Carousel, gingerbread hearts, lederhosen and dirndls: thousands celebrated at the Altaussee cult fire department festival on Sunday. The "Krone" asked Hannes Androsch from Aussee, who is a regular visitor, what fascinates him about the region.

You don't necessarily have to wear Haferl shoes with lederhosen and your dirndl doesn't have to be an original Ausseerland dress - but guests should wear traditional costume to the legendary Altaussee Kirtag. It's also worthwhile for men to have a deerstalker in their knickerbockers, because there's no cutlery for the grilled chicken, which probably tastes better here on the shores of Lake Altaussee. Tradition is a must!

So even beer tent boss Christian Fischer grabs a knife. "The secret of Hendl is its seasoning: It is salted on the outside and inside, and there is no better salt anywhere than here," says the Altaussee fire department commander proudly. "Salt baron" Hannes Androsch, who is sitting next to him, agrees wholeheartedly.

The little ones also enjoyed the traditional church day. (Bild: Jauschowetz Christian/Christian Jauschowetz)
The little ones also enjoyed the traditional church day.

Hannes Androsch is a popular regular guest
How often has Androsch, who lives in Aussee, mingled with the colorful party crowd? The industrialist can only remember that he was obliged to do otherwise once, in 2019, but otherwise he is a regular at the cult church festival every year, where politicians and celebrities rub shoulders. "I've been in the region since I was four years old and learned to swim in the Sommersbergsee," says the 86-year-old at the beer table. "I've gotten to know, appreciate and value the people here." He is impressed by the village community that sticks together.

Altaussee Kirtag Werner Fischer, Hannes Androsch, Gerhard Anderle in conversation with "Krone". (Bild: Jauschowetz Christian/Christian Jauschowetz)
Altaussee Kirtag Werner Fischer, Hannes Androsch, Gerhard Anderle in conversation with "Krone".
Cheers! Musician Paul Pizzera (left) mingled with the illustrious guests. (Bild: Jauschowetz Christian/Christian Jauschowetz)
Cheers! Musician Paul Pizzera (left) mingled with the illustrious guests.
In the traditional wooden pole tent (Bild: Jauschowetz Christian)
In the traditional wooden pole tent
Cute! the little ones at the Kirtag (Bild: Jauschowetz Christian/Christian Jauschowetz)
Cute! the little ones at the Kirtag
Styria tourism boss Michael Feiertag and Paul Pizzera (Bild: Jauschowetz Christian/Christian Jauschowetz)
Styria tourism boss Michael Feiertag and Paul Pizzera
Crispy grilled chicken was a big hit (Bild: Jauschowetz Christian/Christian Jauschowetz)
Crispy grilled chicken was a big hit
(Bild: Jauschowetz Christian/Christian Jauschowetz)

Werner Fischer, Floriani veteran and long-time Kirtag organizer himself, is delighted: "Without the 500 volunteers, this major event would not be possible. Nowadays, it's no longer a matter of course that everyone pulls together."

Swaying to the hearty music
And so on Sunday, the guests crowded into the rustic marquee, sang along, swayed to the traditional folk music and raised their beer mugs. The little ones snacked on candy floss in the festival area and spun around on the merry-go-round. The three-day party will reach its climax tomorrow.

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