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KäseStrasse Bregenzerwald
The ''KäseStrasse Bregenzerwald'' ("Cheese Route of the Bregenz Forest") is a non-profit organisation and route which links cheese-producing businesses of the Bregenz Forest in Vorarlberg (Austria). It was founded in 1998 with the aim of supporting local farmers, craftsmen and tradesmen. All members and partners of the KäseStrasse contribute to preserving the traditional agricultural landscape of the Bregenz Forest. History The production of cheese has a long tradition in the Bregenzerwald. The Celts first brought the region into contact with livestock and alpine agriculture. Milk and dairy products, especially the so-called mountain cheeses (Bergkäse) produced on the alpine pastures and village dairies, were vital for the nutrition of the Walser population for centuries. The cheese soon became an important export product, thus further developing its value for the economy. For producing the dairy-products, the local farmers drove livestock between the valleys in winter, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bregenz Forest
The Bregenzerwald (, ) is one of the main regions in the States of Austria, state of Vorarlberg (Austria). It overlaps, but is not coterminous with, the Bregenz Forest Mountains, which belong to a mountain range, range of the Northern Limestone Alps, specifically the northern flysch zone. It is the drainage basin of the Bregenzer Ach river and has a population of 31.386 (as of Sep 2024). Geography Bregenz Forest borders the Lake Constance region in the Alpine Rhine, Rhine Valley to the west, Germany and Bavaria (Lindau and Oberallgäu districts) to the north, the Kleinwalsertal valley to the northeast, the Hochtannberg region at Tannberg to the east and the Großwalsertal, Großes Walsertal valley to the south. It borders the Leiblachtal valley to the northwest and the Laternsertal valley to the southwest, which can be reached via the Furkajoch. Regional inhabitants often divide Bregenz Forest into two main areas, the Vorderwald ('Lower Bregenz Forest') and Hinterwald ('Upper B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of The Alps
The valleys of the Alps have been inhabited since prehistoric times. The Alpine culture, which developed there, centers on transhumance. Currently the Alps are divided among eight countries: France, Monaco, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany and Slovenia. In 1991 the Alpine Convention was established to regulate this transnational area, whose area measures about . Early history (before 1200) The Wildkirchli caves in the Appenzell Alps show traces of Neanderthal habitation (about 40,000 BCE). During the Würm glaciation (up to c. 11700 BP), the entire Alps were covered in ice. Anatomically modern humans reach the Alpine region by c. 30,000 years ago. MtDNA Haplogroup K (believed to have originated in the mid-Upper Paleolithic, between about 30,000 and 22,000 years ago, with an estimated age here of c. 12,000 years BP), is a genetic marker associated with southeastern Alpine region. Traces of transhumance appear in the Neolithic. In the Bronze Age, the Alps ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guinness World Records
''Guinness World Records'', known from its inception in 1955 until 1999 as ''The Guinness Book of Records'' and in previous United States editions as ''The Guinness Book of World Records'', is a British reference book published annually, listing world records both of human achievements and the extremes of the natural world. Sir Hugh Beaver created the concept, and twin brothers Norris and Ross McWhirter co-founded the book in London in August 1955. The first edition topped the bestseller list in the United Kingdom by Christmas 1955. The following year the book was launched internationally, and as of the 2025 edition, it is now in its 70th year of publication, published in 100 countries and 40 languages, and maintains over 53,000 records in its database. The international franchise has extended beyond print to include television series and museums. The popularity of the franchise has resulted in ''Guinness World Records'' becoming the primary international source for cata ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kleinwalsertal
Kleinwalsertal is a valley in the Austrian province of Vorarlberg and part of the Bregenz district. It includes the municipality of Mittelberg and consists of three villages along the River Breitach. Due to the geographic location in the Allgäu Alps with its alpine terrain, the Kleinwalsertal has no direct traffic connection to the rest of Vorarlberg. It is accessible only via Oberstdorf, Germany, to the north, and thus is an Austrian "practical exclave" or "pene-exclave". Etymology The name of the valley derives from the Walsers who moved there from the Valais () in the 13th century (see also " Großwalsertal"). Geography Natural geography The Kleinwalsertal is a high valley in the Allgäu Alps and is located in the east of Vorarlberg. The Breitach river runs through the entire valley and is fed by a few side streams, which come from the side valleys of the Kleinwalsertal. The Kleinwalsertal is almost completely surrounded by high mountains of the Allgäu Alps, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Almabtrieb
The Almabtrieb (in Switzerland: Alpabzug, Alpabfahrt, or in French speaking Switzerland: Désalpes; German language literally: ''drive from the mountain pasture'') is an annual event in the alpine regions in Europe, referring to a cattle drive that takes place in late September or early October. History During summer, all over the alpine regions cattle herds feed on alpine pastures (''Almen'' in Austria or Germany, ''Alpen'' in Switzerland) high up in the mountains, a practice known as transhumance. In numbers, these amount to about 500,000 in Austria, 380,000 in Switzerland, and 50,000 in Germany. While there is often some movement of cattle between the ''Almen'' (sing.: ''Alm''), or ''Alpen'' (sing.: ''Alp'') respectively, during the summer, there is usually one concerted cattle drive in the autumn to bring the cattle to their barns down in the valley. If there were no accidents on the ''Alm'' during the summer, in many areas the cattle are decorated elaborately, and the c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lingenau
Lingenau is a municipality in the district of Bregenz, in the westernmost Austrian state of Vorarlberg. Geography Lingenau is located southeast of Lake Constance, at an altitude of 685m. 30.8% of the area is wooded. There are no other cadastral communities in Lingenau. It is a member of the German-Austrian joint project Naturpark Nagelfluhkette. The town of Lingenau borders on four other Vorarlberg communities: Langenegg, Hittisau, Egg and Alberschwende. History "Lindigenowe" was first mentioned in documents in 1227. It is the oldest settlement of the Vorderwald (also known as Vorderer Bregenzerwald) and belonged to the monastery estate of Mehrerau for a long period of time. The Habsburgs ruled parts of Vorarlberg alternately from Tyrol and Vorderösterreich (Freiburg im Breisgau). From 1805 to 1814, Lingenau belonged to Bavaria, then reverted to Austria. Since the formation of the Austrian state of Vorarlberg in 1861, Lingenau has belonged to Vorarlberg. For centurie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schwarzenberg, Austria
Schwarzenberg () is a municipality in the Bregenz Forest in the western Austrian state of Vorarlberg, part of the district of Bregenz (district), Bregenz. Schwarzenberg has an area of 25.76 km². It lies south of Lake Constance. The village center is heritage-protected for its traditional rustic wooden houses. Population According to the last count in September 2011, the municipality has 1810 inhabitants. Notable residents * Angelica Kauffman (1741-1807), artist, grew up in Schwarzenberg. Culture Points of interest * The Angelika Kauffmann Museum displays oil paintings, porcelain, souvenirs and letters from Kauffmann's father. It also offers an overview of Bregenzerwälder life in the 18th century. * The Käsestrasse Bregenzerwald, Käsestraße Bregenzerwald is a joint venture between farmers, milk farmers, artisans, gastronomers, and various companies in the Bregenz Forest. Events The Schubertiade Vorarlberg takes place every summer. It is a song and Chamber music ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sura Kees
Sura Kees ( Alemannic for 'sour cheese'), also known as ''Vorarlberger Sauerkäse'' or ''Montafoner Sauerkäse'', is a low-fat sour milk cheese originally from the Montafon valley in Vorarlberg (Austria). It is traditionally made from skim milk and is a by-product of butter production. Sura Kees resembles the Tyrolean grey cheese. The registration of the PDO states that its production has been a significant element of Vorarlberg's peasant gastronomy for centuries. Sura Kees is usually served with vinegar, oil and onions, pure on black bread or eaten with potatoes. Production method For the production of the traditional Montafoner Sura Kees, filtered milk is filled into "Brenten" (typical wooden vessels) to separate milk into cream and skim milk followed by a ripening period of one to two days. The cream is used for the production of butter, the skim milk is the raw material for sour cheese production. The skimmed milk is acidified in the "Zuber" (wooden vat), filled into t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alpkäse
Alpkäse () is a type of cheese made with cow's milk in the Alpine region (Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany). It is classified as a Swiss-type cheeses, Swiss-type or Alpine cheese. The first written mentions of the alpkäse cheese from Bern are from 1548. Similar to the majority of Granular cheese, hard/Types of cheese#Semi-hard cheese, semi-hard cheese, the more it is Cheese ripening, matured, the more flavour it develops. The alpkäse cheese from Trentino Alto Adige is made from cow milk. Some of those cheese varieties, exceeding 60 products, native to that place include Asiago Antico Maso Rosso, Arunda, Asiago d'allevo, Asiago Mezzano cheese and Asiago Pressato Trentino cheese. Austria In Austria, Alpkäse refers to a hard cheese that resembles Vorarlberger Bergkäse in taste and texture. The difference between these cheeses lies in the period and place of production. Bergkäse is produced in the low mountain range (between 600 and 1500 m) and year-round, so even in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vorarlberger Bergkäse
Vorarlberger Bergkäse (German language, German for 'Vorarlberg mountain cheese') is a regional cheese specialty from the Austria, Austrian state of Vorarlberg. It is protected within the framework of the Geographical indications and traditional specialities in the European Union, European designation of origin (PDO). Characteristics Vorarlberger Bergkäse matures for 3 to 6 months, some even for up to 2 years and longer. It has a typical round loaf shape with a diameter of around 55 to 65 cm and a weight of up to 35 kg. The Bregenzerwald Bergkäse has small holes that are considered a quality feature. The aroma ranges from mild to spicy, the taste is nutty and has typical herbal notes. The fat content is 45% i. Tr. (":de:Fett_in_der_Trockenmasse, in der Trockenmasse"). Production Vorarlberger Bergkäse is made exclusively from natural raw milk in accordance with the specifications that were defined for the protection of the term and only in alpine dairies in the Bregenz Fore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bregenz
Bregenz (; ) is the capital of Vorarlberg, the westernmost states of Austria, state of Austria. The city lies on the east and southeast shores of Lake Constance, the third-largest freshwater lake in Central Europe, between Switzerland in the west and Germany in the northwest. Bregenz is located on a plateau falling in a series of terraces to the lake at the foot of Pfänder mountain. It is a junction of the arterial roads from the Rhine valley to the German Alps, German Alpine foothills, with cruise ship services on Lake Constance. It is famous for the annual summer music festival ''Bregenzer Festspiele'', as well as the dance festival ''Bregenzer Spring''. History The first settlements date from 1500 BC. The Brigantii are mentioned by Strabo as a Celtic sub-tribe in this region of the Alps. In the 5th century BC, the Celts settled at Brigantion, which became one of their most heavily fortified locations. After a series of battles in 15 BC, the Romans conquered Brigantion and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
