Salzburger Bauernherbst (Harvest Festival)

Every year, during the end of summer and beginning of autumn, events are held to celebrate agricultural traditions, with the whole period being termed 'Bauernherbst' (Farmers' autumn). You can get more information about the schedule of events by phoning the organizers, or by fax and on the Internet. There is a lot to do, including watching cows being brought down from the alps, watching the harvest, visiting organic farms and seeing flour being ground and made into bread. Children are especially fond of the Bauernherbst and many of them delight at getting to know the animal world in such a fun way. Lots of restaurants step up the number of regional specialties on their menu during this time and you can buy fresh produce from the farms that take part.