Tschintschhof, Jenesien

The old tradition of straw hats in Hafling and Vöran is no coincidence. The raw material was available in abundance. Not so long ago, it was impossible to imagine the peasant world without the hat as part of the everyday wardrobe.

Lush green pastures, herds of animals grazing with pleasure, inviting huts: The alpine landscape of the holiday region Hafling-Vöran-Meran 2000 is characterised by picturesque alpine pastures, whose near-natural cultivation is not only tradition, but also active landscape conservation.

It binds carbon and protects the climate. It safeguards biodiversity. It protects against natural hazards. It supplies wood. It filters the air, stabilises the water supply and the soil. And it probably is mankind’s favourite place for recreation. A look at our forests.