It can be pretty quiet in Maria Alm at this time of year. Evan and Gemma, visiting for a few days, popped into the tourist office to ask if anything was going on at the weekend, and were possibly not suprised to be told that absolutely nothing was going on at the weekend - and then were again surprised to find out by chance that in fact Maria Alm was hosting a meeting of choirs at the weekend with 800 singing visitors from far and near, some with big hair and fur coats, open air performances, gluhwein, schnapps, associated merchandise. It would not be an exaggeration to say, given that this is just a little village, that something was going on at the weekend. Maria Alm is becoming infamous for the unusual methods of promotion employed at its tourist office. Popping in with a simple question or request is a 'must do' experience for all visitors.
