Mühlbach and the telephone

To the left, just above the path, is the Scheidegg basin, a large water reservoir from which water was diverted for the turbine power plant Mühlbach. On December 9, 1909, the first power plant went into operation in Mühlbach am Hochkönig. Once again, mining brought modern developments to the region.

Mühlbach was one of the first places in the state of Salzburg to have a telephone system. In 1901, the first private telephone system was installed for the "Mitterberger," connecting, among other locations, to the smelting plant in Außerfelden (municipality of Bischofshofen, now Mitterberghütten). Along the factory road, completed in 1852 and rebuilt in 1879 after a severe thunderstorm, a total of 250 telegraph poles were erected. Four wire lines allowed for two simultaneous conversations.

The private telephone system was also connected to the Ruperti-Berghaus (later Rupertihaus), the canteen (now Mandlwandhaus), the office of the duty supervisor, the timber yard, the central office in Mühlbach am Hochkönig with house connections for the accountant, cashier, and forester, and a separate hotline in the Alpine inn on Mitterberg (now Arthurhaus).

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Farmer's autumn

The farmers' autumn in Austria is a special time of year when summer comes to an end and autumn begins. The Bauernherbst lasts from the end of August to November. There are festivals where people wear traditional clothing, such as dirndls and lederhosen, and there is often music, dancing and traditional food. Many farmers open their farms to visitors who can see what life is like in the countryside. Harvest festivals are celebrated, there are farmers' markets and the cattle drive also takes place during the farmers' autumn. During the cattle drive, the animals return from the mountain pastures to the farm. The farmers' autumn is therefore a time of celebrating the harvest, the farmers and coming together in Salzburg.

Farmer's autumn

The farmers' autumn in Austria is a special time of year that lasts from the end of August to November. When summer comes to an end and autumn begins, people celebrate the harvest festival. There are many festivals where people wear traditional clothing such as dirndls and lederhosen. At these festivals there is often music, dancing and traditional food on offer. Many farmers open their farms to visitors, who can see what life is like in the countryside and how the harvest is brought in.

An important part of the farmers' autumn is the cattle drive. The animals that have spent the summer on the mountain pastures are brought back to the farm, decorated with colourful flowers and bells. Farmers' markets selling fresh, regional produce are also typical of this time of year. The farmers' autumn is a time when people celebrate the harvest, the work of the farmers and being together, especially in the Salzburg region.

Farmer's autumn

The Harvest Festival in Austria is a festive time that takes place from the end of August to November and marks the transition from summer to autumn. During this time, the harvest is celebrated and many events are dedicated to farming traditions and culture. People wear traditional clothing such as dirndls and lederhosen, and there are numerous festivals with music, dancing and regional food.

A highlight of the farmers' autumn is the cattle drive, when the cattle that have spent the summer on the mountain pastures are brought back to the valleys festively decorated. In addition, many farmers open their farms to visitors and offer insights into rural life and agricultural work. Farmers' markets with fresh, regional produce are also an integral part of this period. In Salzburg in particular, the farmers' autumn is celebrated intensively and stands for the appreciation of the harvest, farm work and community togetherness.