Austria Pub Quiz

What is “Krampus“in Austrian folklore?

• A Christmas demon punishing naughty chidren

• A local cheese

• A folk song

What is the Austrian stereotype regarding punctuality?

• Austrians are often late

• Austrians dislike schedules

• Austrians are very punctual

Which empire was Austria historically centre of?

• Ottoman Empire

• Habsburg Monarchy

• Roman Empire

What is “Heuriger “?

• A mountain lodge

• A wine tavern serving young wine

• A folk dance

Which animal is associated with Austrian alpine farms?

• Llama

• Cow

• Reindeer

What is the name of Austria’s largest lake?

• Wolfgangsee

• Mondsee

• Neusiedler See

Which city holds a prestige festival of classical music?

• Salzburg

• Vienna

• Innsbruck

Which holiday tradition is popular in Austria during Advent?

• Thanksgiving dinner

• Christmas market (Christkindlemarkt)

• Mardi Gras Parade

Which event is Vienna’s State Opera famous for hosting every year?

• Vienna Opera Ball

• Austria Music Festival

• Vienalle Music Nacht

What is the name of music composer and representative of classicism who was referred to as the “father of the symphony“ or “father of the string quartet“?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Joseph Haydn

• Gustav Mahler