Austrian family honored for generations of alpine herding
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The Dichtl family from the Merschenalm in Virgen, Austria, received the “Alpine Herder Family of the Year 2026” award.
The Kleine Zeitung newspaper presented the award, recognising the family’s long-term commitment to traditional alpine herding practices. The Dichtl family has maintained a successful herding operation through the contributions of multiple generations. Their work on the Merschenalm involves caring for livestock in the alpine pastures. The award acknowledges the family’s dedication to preserving a cultural tradition in the region.
The Kleine Zeitung selected the Dichtl family for this honour, highlighting the importance of family-run alpine farms. The family will officially receive the award in 2026.
