The phrase comes from „Grüß Gott“ in standard German, which literally means „hello“ but is used in a more traditional tone. In former times it was intended as a blessing or a wish for God‘s presence and goodwill upon the person being greeted. It is a hallmark of the friendly and welcoming Tyrolean culture. It is most often used during the day, as it carries a similar function to „good morning“ or „good afternoon.“

Did you know? the so-called Sustainable Development Goal 11 is called ‘Sustainable Cities and Communities‘. The continuity of using „Griaß Gott“ reflects the goal‘s preservation of cultural heritage, which is a key aspect of building sustainable communities.

You can see a lot of local color by walking through the village, but did you know that literally, the local colours are black and yellow, embedded in the municipal coat of arms?