Semriator carpenter Johannes Rieger: On medal hunt in Denmark!

Semriator carpenter Johannes Rieger: On medal hunt in Denmark!

In the world of carpentry, everything revolves around precision, passion and challenges - and that is what it looks like in Semriach. Johannes Rieger, a 22-year-old carpenter from the region, is represented by the Euroskills 2025, which will take place in Denmark from September 9th to 13th. He has a clear goal in mind: a medal for Austria, the first since 2009. Rieger has been working on the traditional Feldgrill Bau in Passail and continues his training with flying colors.

his passion for the craft is not only shown in his professional activity, but also in his hobbies. Whether hiking, climbing or carving chainsaw carves-the fascination for wood runs like a thread through his life. Rieger describes his participation in the Euroskills as a unique opportunity to prove himself at a high level. He qualified through the state championships and sees the challenge as the next step in his career, with the long -term goal of taking his master's examination.

motivation and preparation

For many young craftsmen, it is a great honor to represent your own country in such international competitions. Rieger is prepared for the European Championship by Johann Langeder, an expert in the field of timber construction. "I would like to represent the Austrian wooden building industry worthy," explains Rieger with a firm view of the future. He emphasizes the essential role of good tools and spatial imagination in his profession, because it is precisely these skills that often decide on success or failure in the craft.

This year's Euroskills inevitably takes place in the shade of previous successes. Jonas Lauhoff from Thuringia - another talented carpenter - was able to get the gold medal at the EuroSkills 2023 in Poland and prevail against strong competition from Switzerland and France. The precise way of working and the commitment of Lauhoff are considered a model and motivation for Rieger and many other young craftsmen. These successes show that medals are again possible in Austria with solid preparation and intensive training.

youth and craftsmanship

Around 3,000 young craftsmen take part in various competitions every year, and over 800 of them are national winners who qualify for the federal level. With the Euroskills and Worldskills, not only talent is up for debate, but also the persistent work in the background that participants and Rieger have to bring in. Formats such as the German championship in the handicraft offer framework conditions to show the skills of the best craftsmen in the country.

With a mixture of talent, hard work and the right support - as Rieger receives it from Langeder, for example - there is a great hope that the medal for Austria at the Euroskills 2025 will not remain a utopia. The timber construction industry and the entire craftsmanship have a tradition in Austria, and it is due to the new generation to set new standards with its skills.

For more information about the Euroskills 2025 and the developments in the craft, take a look at the reporting of Meinbezirk Find out what is happening at the applicants. The carpenter center offers additional insights at Zimmererzentrum, while the wooden building online informed about the current championships.