Narzissenfest

It’s almost summertime, which is why this week’s #AustrianExplorer is dedicated to the #Narzissenfest in the Ausseerland. Every year at the end of May/beginning of June, people flock to the Ausseerland-Salzkammergut. The narcissus-decorated figures are exhibited in Bad Aussee and at one of the two local lakes – Lake Altaussee or Lake Grundlsee.

Visitors flood the town, marvelling at the meter-high sculptures at the flower festival: dragons and owls, raccoons and clowns, dinosaurs and chickens – all decorated with thousands of narcissi flowers. And everything is surrounded by music, dancing and traditional clothing.

More than 3000 volunteers help develop the unique festival: fire brigade, police, the Red Cross, students, private individuals, clubs, workshops, press associations, and travel agencies. All of them contribute to the success of the venture.

Tag someone with whom you’d like to visit the #Narzissenfest in the comments!