Narcissus Festival 2025: Sweet kitten delight thousands of visitors in Altaussee!
Narcissus Festival 2025: Sweet kitten delight thousands of visitors in Altaussee!
Bad Aussee, Österreich - In the picturesque Ausseerland in Styria, the 65th Narcissus Festival, an event, which not only makes the hearts of all flower lovers beat faster, was celebrated on Sunday, but also represents an important economic engine for the region. Around 25,000 visitors came to look at the flowering works of art, which were made from about one million daffodils. The event attracts international guests every year, which leads to a high capacity utilization of the hotels and guest houses in the area. Meinverzirk , which underlines the economic importance of the festival.
The festival has a long tradition: an idea that was born in Mariazell in the late 1950s found its execution in Bad Aussee in 1960. The number of visitors was manageable in the first few years, but the brand was reached by 25,000 guests in the 1980s, partly by a TV show. Today the Narcissus Festival not only aims to celebrate the beauty of the flowers, but also to bloom the entire Ausseerland.
creative flower art and competition
In the category "Neue Stellen", the team consisting of Thomas Feldhammer and Franz Loitzl with their figure "sweet kitten" was crowned the winner. The second place went to the "Ottl, the swamp dack" from the Kreuz-Gaiswinkl Musicians' Stammtisch, while "Rumpü", the Styrian harmonica, took third place. A total of 25 teams with their creative flower figures were presented, which were presented as part of the annual choice of the most beautiful figures. It should be emphasized that the festival was supported by around 3,000 volunteers who tirelessly ensured the smooth process, reports .
The choice of the most beautiful figures is traditionally the highlight of the festival and brings together visitors who are inspired by the creative designs that were shown in Altaussee. The sense of community that the event promotes is also highlighted by HBI Michael Köberl by the Strasse volunteer fire brigade. Safety and order were guaranteed by around 50 police officers and 20 security employees to enable all visitors a carefree festival. The Narcissus Festival is considered a significant economic event in the Ausseerland Salzkammergut. Rudi Grill, chairman of the Narcissus Festival Association, emphasizes the economic relevance: "Through gastronomy, trade, tourism and regional producers, over one and a half million euros are generated." These financial impulses are not only important for the organizers, but also for the local economy that benefits from the high number of guests. The next celebrations are already being planned: The 66th Narcissus Festival will take place in Bad Aussee from May 28th to 31st, 2026. With a colorful supporting program that offers music, costume, regional products and many other surprises, the Narcissus Festival remains a highlight in the annual calendar and an important part of Styrian culture. The history of the Narcissus Festival, which has grown further and further since its foundation in 1983 by the Narcissus Festival Association, shows how closely the community is working together in the region. The association is committed to home and monument conservation and ensures that the traditions remain alive. So the daffodil festival not only became a festival of the flowers, but also a festival of the community. economic impulses for the region
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