Heiligengeister-Kirchtag delights with music and morning pint!

Heiligengeister-Kirchtag delights with music and morning pint!

Villach, Österreich - The Heiligengeister-Kirchtag, also known as Heiki, attracts once more visitors and ensures a happy atmosphere in Villach. The festival, which was officially opened on Friday, June 8, 2025, began with an invitation from the Heiligengeister Zech. The opening event took place in the spacious marquee on the festival meadow. After the festive service, the tent was well filled, and the mood was exuberant. Music from the "Oberkärntner Quintet" accompanied the hustle and bustle, while the guests came together in a sociable round. This tradition, such as meinzirk.at, has developed into an important part of social life in the region over the years.

Especially on Saturday, the highlight of the weekend, the festival service is on the program, followed by a cozy morning pint. In the evening, the young Wernberger ensure further musical entertainment and invite you to dance. The organization of the festival has taken over the colliery of the saint spirits, which consists of over 30 single members. Traditionally, the church day will also be celebrated for the married people on Monday, which makes this special occasion attractive for all ages.

diverse supporting program

But the Heiki has more to offer than just music and good food. During the festival weekend, a colorful program is also offered for the little visitors. In addition, a summer competition of the regional media Carinthia attracts with great prices. The varied program of the Dobratsch Nature Park stands out: Here, a summer program 2025 with a water center is offered, which should address both locals and tourists. [Kleine Zeitung] (https://www.kleinezeitung.at/kaernten/villach/6293603/villach_beim-heiligen-kirchtag-wurde-Wieder-getz- und) emphasizes that the diversity of such events keeps the region alive and strengthens the community.

For everyone who wants to train, the Ehrental Education Center in Klagenfurt and the Kneipp Academy Klagenfurt are interesting contact points. These institutions offer training in agriculture, horticulture, sustainability and training as a medical masseuse.

traditional festivals have season

The Heiligengeister-Kirchtag is not only on the festival list of these summer months. Another highlight is the arable festival in Moos/Blato near Bleiburg, which is planned for July 30, 2025. Here, visitors not only expect live music with the "Duo Alpe", but also delicious barbecue dishes and the opportunity to try the sport of discgolf, as Weekend reports. The Viktring-Stein/Neudorf fire brigade also invites you to a forest festival on July 30th, which returns after two-year PandemieD-related break.

The lively festival culture of Carinthia shows that customs are very important in this region and that people like to come together to celebrate, dance and exchange ideas. The Heiligengeister-Kirchtag is another example of how traditions are kept alive and strengthen the community.