The land of swings
Beyond the Alps
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In Damüls-Faschina, past and future meet with respect. Here, things are not replaced, but developed further. Tradition serves as a foundation - innovation grows from it: quietly, thoughtfully and with a clear view to the future.
This can be seen in many different ways - sometimes quite obviously, sometimes only at second glance. Whether in architecture, tourism, agriculture or education.
For example, the biomass heating plant in Damüls, which arose from the desire to make the heat supply sustainable and environmentally friendly. Or buildings that blend naturally into the townscape - with wood from the region, a clear design language and a feel for the big picture.
Innovation here also means listening. To what moves people. To what nature dictates. To what a place wants to tell. The "Land of Swings" project is a good example of this. More than just a photo spot - an invitation to change your perspective. Movement becomes a pause, view becomes insight. A swing made of local wood, in a place that was chosen with feeling.
A breath of fresh air is also blowing in agriculture and gastronomy. Young Alpler:innen are bringing new ideas to old huts, focusing on direct marketing and combining climate-friendly travel with enjoyable hiking trails.
In Damüls-Faschina, a form of innovation is growing that doesn't need a big stage. It is quiet, consistent - and deeply rooted in what makes this part of Vorarlberg so special. It is not the loudest that works here - but the most genuine.