Did you know?
Kleinwalsertal is the last stop on the Walser hiking trail – and for good reason. Even the old Walser people knew where it was most beautiful! Their culture and history are still alive today and are preserved with a lot of heart. One person who is particularly committed to this is chronicler Stefan Heim. On the tour "On the trail of the Walsers", he tells exciting stories about the life and traditions of the Walser people.
Walser culture also has a lot to offer musically: In summer, brass music concerts are held every week, creating a real Alpine atmosphere. If you want to delve even deeper into the traditions, you can find the "Originales & Originelles" cultural guide at the tourist office – full of insider knowledge about Walser history, customs and life in the valley.
A living tradition that brings generations together. The Walser Traditional Costume is a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site
A piece of living history, traditional craftsmanship, and valuable knowledge passed down through generations: The craftsmanship and knowledge surrounding Walser Valley traditional costumes were added to Austria’s National Register of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2026. This is a special recognition of our living tradition and of all those who preserve and pass it on with great love.
A piece of Walser identity that fills us with pride!
experience culture up close! cultural events in summer
Experience Tradition alpenzauber
At Alpenzauber, guests and locals alike enjoy atmospheric traditional evenings under the open sky. Folk dance groups from the Kleinwalsertal and the neighboring Allgäu region perform traditional dances and folk music, bringing the region’s culture to life.
Refreshments are also plentiful - making the evening a special experience for all generations. The Alpenzauber events offer authentic insights into the customs of our region and remain a memorable cultural highlight of the summer.
discover morealpine sounds and balmy summer evenings brass music summer
Local music associations and bands fill the mountainous landscape of the Kleinwalsertal with traditional brass music. On balmy summer evenings under the open sky, the Riezlern Traditional Band, the d’Hirschegger Music Association, and the Harmonie Mittelberg Traditional Band perform rousing marches and lively polkas - all against a breathtaking Alpine backdrop.
A musical highlight that delighted guests and locals alike.
Discover moreIn the Footsteps of the Walser Cultural Hike
Legendary, fascinating and sometimes a little morbid: Along the Walser Cultural Trail, you’ll encounter stories that are deeply rooted in the lives of the people who have called the Kleinwalsertal home. Between snow-covered houses, old barns and historic sites, you’ll discover the valley from a whole new perspective.
Local historian Stefan Heim knows the history and cultural heritage of the Kleinwalsertal like the back of his hand. Together with him, you’ll follow in the footsteps of the Walser people and discover fascinating stories about their lives, traditions and the unique character of the valley - then and now.
A winter walk for everyone who wants to do more than simply see the Kleinwalsertal - and instead discover the stories behind it.
Book now!Experience tradition up close cattle drive
When fall arrives and the mountain meadows slowly turn golden, the Alpine summer comes to an end. Then the cows return from the lush high Alps to the valley - festively decorated and accompanied by the Alpine herders in traditional costumes.
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