Mountain fires and The Kaiser’s Alpine Festival”

 

 

Midsummer Fires & Brixental Mountain Fires:
Every Peak in the Region aflame

Mountains clearly play such a huge role, especially around the Wilder Kaiser and in the Kitzbühel Alps, and their peaks continue to be the focus of attention in summertime too. Anyone looking for unique experiences in this area can’t go wrong with the Wilder Kaiser – Brixental Region lift operators (summer service May until October). Even back in ancient times, mountains were considered the home of the Gods; the lighting of fires is therefore an ancient custom, which is still practiced today. For Midsummer (20.06.09), the mountain peaks around the “Koasa” will be the stars of an impressive show. Even by daylight, blazing enthusiasm is guaranteed: alpine roses are in full bloom in midsummer and cover the mountains with a glorious crimson carpet. Then in the evening, fires are lit on all peaks of the Wilder Kaiser as well as on the Hartkaiser, Brandstadl, Hohe Salve, Choralpe and across the entire Kitzbühel Alps – a show of natural splendour, clearly visible from the mountains in the Wilder Kaiser – Brixental region, that leaves behind a long-lasting impression. Glowing fervour is also aroused at sociable gatherings by the fire with music and dance, food and drink. The party mood extends to all the lifts in the Wilder Kaiser – Brixental region, which continue to run until midnight. Then in August, the mountains around the Wilder Kaiser blaze once more. At the Brixental Mountain Fires (08.08.09) , symbols of local clubs burn on the freshly mown mountain fields: cows and bulls, emblems and letters are easy to recognize. It takes about 40,000 torches to achieve this mystical display. The Mountain Fires, or Bergleuchten as they are known locally, are also famous far across the borders of Tyrol.