Tourismus Oberstdorf is once again calling people to dispense with fireworks at New Year
If you want things to improve, you need to make change. And there’s no doubt about it: if the natural world could speak, it would ask us to change the way we celebrate the turn of the year.
Preserving and upholding traditions has always been important in Oberstdorf and has shaped the town like little else. But Oberstdorf is as modern as it is traditional and a love of the mountains and nature is also extremely important here. Every year, many people spend New Year in the most southerly part of Germany and enjoy the very special atmosphere in the Alpine area. For several years now, there has been a growing desire to release the natural environment, animals and the Oberstdorf area, all of which need our protection, from the stress and pollution of New Year’s Eve firework displays and to instead provide clear views of the starry winter sky.
The Zämed duss ("Sharing the outdoors") initiative is gladly supporting this change and calling you to follow the lead of the Miksa family. This has the courage to instigate change and is committed to celebrating the New Year without fireworks. In the Zämed duss campaign, the family is a role model for all locals and visitors and clearly shows the major impact this small but significant change can have on our future. Do you agree with the Miksa family that change does not have to be a bad thing? For instance, think of gazing at the sparkling stars as they light up the night sky above the Nebelhorn instead of clouds of smoke, a glass of fizz on the balcony, a fun game, the lighting of a New Year candle, the well wishes for the year ahead and much more. Together, we can surely come up with plenty more wonderful customs, traditions and activities for making our New Year’s Eve special.
Tourismus Oberstdorf wishes everyone a happy and healthy New Year.
More information about the appeal, the Zämed duss initiative, our Oberstdorf Zämed duss role models and other topics can be found at www.zämed-duss.de