Author Barbara Gerber

Puch Magazine - Stories from Salzburg

Grias Di! I don’t work for the Puch Tourist Office, but I do live here in town with my family – in beautiful St. Jakob am Thurn to be precise. I’m often out and about here with my camera. I love to hike through the forests and participate in various events in Puch.

You can find my snapshots from in and around Puch on Instagram at @visitpuch. If you have questions, simply get in touch with me by E-mail ! Enjoy reading my stories!

Barbara Gerber am Untersberg

My articles in Puch magazine

5 photo spots: Salzburg springtime in Puch

by Barbara / 08. April 2021 / Nature

Springtime in Puch is in full bloom and the warm rays of sunshine spur growth across the meadows. Enjoy the colorful blossoms and most beautiful places in Puch.

Puch Gastro on Instagram

by Barbara / 22. April 2021 / Culinary World

The cuisine in Puch is very diverse! You can find current info about rotating menus and news from Puch Gastro Businesses here.

Corpus Christi: We celebrate Prangertag!

by Barbara / 03. Juni 2021 / Event / Tradition

10 days after Whitsuntide, Austria traditionally celebrates Corpus Christi! In our Puch Magazine, you can read more about events associated with “Prangertag” in Puch & St. Jakob am Thurn!

Spring photo tour of St. Jakob am Thurn

by Barbara / 20. Mai 2021 / Excursions

Discover the most beautiful spots for your spring photos from St. Jakob am Thurn and Wiesta.

Excursion tip: Salzburg city mountains

by Barbara / 17. Juni 2021 / Excursions

The city of Salzburg has much more to offer than museums and historical places. Discover the nature around the city of Salzburg and enjoy the unique view of the Salzburg city mountains.

Swimming tip: Hallein open-air pool

by Barbara / 01. Juli 2021 / Excursions

The outdoor adventure pool is only a few minutes away from Puch and is open from May to September. Adventure pools, sports pools, toddlers' pools and a playground ensure fun for the whole family.

Excursion tip: Salzburg Zoo

by Barbara / 12. August 2021 / Excursions / Nature

In just 10 minutes you can reach the Salzburg Zoo and watch over 150 animal species on around 14 hectares. Experience the 1,500 domestic and exotic animals every day in the spacious outdoor area in Hellbrunn Zoo.

Bad weather program for Salzburg

by Barbara / 26. August 2021 / Excursions / Nature

There is a lot to discover around Puch - even in rainy weather! You can expect many sights and attractions that offer you a great all-weather program in every season for the whole family.

Thanksgiving in Salzburg

by Barbara / 23. September 2021 / Event / Tradition

Autumn is harvest time and we say THANK YOU! We celebrate the thanksgiving festival every year at the end of September at the pilgrimage church in St. Jakob am Thurn and at the beginning of October at the parish church of Puch.

Autumn is hiking time in Salzburg

by Barbara / 07. Oktober 2021 / Excursions / Nature

Colorful forests, fresh air and the stable weather invite you to go on long hikes in the "Indian summer"! What you can experience on the hiking tour to the Schönalm, Fageralm and Erentrudisalm can be found in this article.

Autumn pleasure: red cabbage recipe from Kirchenwirt

by Barbara / 21. Oktober 2021 / Culinary World

Autumn time is culinary time! You can get delicious game dishes and goose at Pucher Gastro in autumn. With a steaming red cabbage! Here in Puch Magazin you can find out why this delicious herb is also called blue cabbage and how you can cook it at home .

Tie & decorate the Advent wreath

by Barbara / 18. November 2021 / Nature / Tradition

Do you tie the Advent wreath yourself, or do you buy the wreath (half) finished? No matter which variant you prefer - here you can get the right tip for making an Advent wreath and buying it in Puch near Salzburg!

Mask carver: visiting Rettei masks

by Barbara / 02. Dezember 2021 / People / Tradition

Andreas Rettenbacher is a passionate mask carver. I visited him in his workshop in Puch, took a lot of photos of his masks for you and learned a lot about Krampus and Perchten usage in Salzburg.

Annual review in pictures

by Barbara / 30. Dezember 2021 / Excursions / Event / Nature

New Year's Eve is just around the corner, the perfect time to look back over the year! Month after month I show you my picture highlights from thousands of pictures that I took in Puch & the surrounding area in 2021.

Skiing in Salzburg & surroundings

by Barbara / 13. Januar 2022 / Excursions / Nature

Due to the central location of Puch, you can reach the top ski areas and many small ski arenas in Salzburg and Berchtesgaden in less than 15 minutes by car. Read on and see a list of the top 13 ski regions around Puch bei Salzburg.

Bucket list for Salzburg

by Barbara / 27. Januar 2022 / Excursions

Find out here what a bucket list is and be inspired by my Salzburg bucket list! At the end there is a list to tick off and complete as a free download!

Valentine's Day gift tips from Puch

by Barbara / 10. Februar 2022 / Event

Valentine's Day, the most romantic holiday of the year, is just around the corner on February 14th. Read on and get 7 tips for your Valentine's Day gift from Puch and the surrounding area!

10 free theme path Salzburg

by Barbara / 10. März 2022 / Excursions / Nature

How about a hike on one of the many free theme trails and adventure paths in the Tennengau & surrounding area. Read on and get the tips for your next family outing.

Easter: The Pucher Palmesel & Holy Week

by Barbara / 07. April 2022 / Event / Tradition

Read on and find out which Easter traditions await you here in Puch during Holy Week and what special story is hidden behind the Pucher Palmesel!

Spring in Puch and St. Jakob

by Barbara / 21. April 2022 / Excursions / Nature

Do you like hiking and photography? Then read on and see where I took my spring pictures from Puch, St. Jakob am Thurn, Urstein and Hinterwiestal.

Tips for Mother's Day and Father's Day

by Barbara / 04. Mai 2022 / Excursions / Event

Are you looking for gifts and outing ideas for mum and dad? Then read on and check out my ideas for Mother's Day and Father's Day outings.

Recipe: Homemade elderberry syrup!

by Barbara / 19. Mai 2022 / Culinary World / Nature

Elder time in Salzburgerland! Get the family recipe for elderberry syrup and learn more about the versatile remedy elderberry!

Puch from above: Aerial photos from a bird's eye view

by Barbara / 02. Juni 2022 / Excursions / Nature

Take a look at these extraordinary drone pictures of Puch with a view of the Tennengau region all the way to the city of Salzburg. You have never seen Puch near Salzburg like this before!

Pucher Puch motorcycles event: the story & people behind the scenes

by Barbara / 30. Juni 2022 / Excursions / Event / People

Read on and find out how the Pucher Puch event came about, what awaits you there and get to know the passionate "Puch riders" behind the old motorcycles.

125 years Musikkapelle Puch

by Barbara / 14. Juli 2022 / Event / People / Tradition

The anniversary concert of our Musikkapelle Puch was a great success! Read on and find out everything about the festive weekend and the great chronicle of the 125th anniversary.

Jakobikirtag and the rifleman's dance

by Barbara / 28. Juli 2022 / Event / Tradition

The Jakobischützen zu St. Jakob am Thurn invite annually on the last Sunday in July to the traditional Jakobikirtag with festive mass, procession, early pint in the festival tent and historical Schützenentanz. Read on and learn more about the festival in Puch!

Countess Wurmbrand & Her Way

by Barbara / 25. August 2022 / Event / People

On 30.7.2022 the "Ceremonial Inauguration of the Countess-Wurmbrand-Way" took place in St. Jakob am Thurn. Read on and learn why, who and what exactly was celebrated and get more info about the unique history of the castle tower in St. Jakob am Thurn!

Recipe: Bear paws from the Süsserei

by Barbara / 03. November 2022 / Culinary World / People

This spring, master confectioner Theresa Jahoda opened the "Süsserei" in Puch and provides you here with the bear paws, a simple biscuit recipe to bake!

2 Master Crib Builders & Their Craft

by Barbara / 17. November 2022 / People / Tradition

Agnes and Toni Höllbacher are Salzburg's master cot builders and will be showing their work at the cot exhibition in the Lorettokapelle in St. Jakob am Thurn. Read more about their cot building in Salzburg and get tips & tricks you can follow!

Recipe: Dried Pears Bread from the Pucher farm women

by Barbara / 03. Dezember 2022 / Culinary World / People

At Christmas in Salzburg the famous Kletzenbrot may not be missing. The Pucher farmers have for you at the Advent market in St. Jakob one with and here the appropriate recipe for it.

Review of the year 2022 in pictures

by Barbara / 29. Dezember 2022 / Event

The tourism association Puch shows you the highlights from the year 2022. See here the most beautiful shots, places and events from Puch & surroundings.

Salzwelten Salzburg with Celtic Village & Museum

by Barbara / 26. Januar 2023 / Excursions

Follow in the footsteps of the Celts and learn all about salt mining at the Dürrnberg in Hallein. Read on and see what awaits you in the Salzburg Salt Worlds, the Salina Celtic Village and the Celtic Museum.

Clear the stage - for the Puch theater group

by Barbara / 23. Februar 2023 / Event / People / Tradition

Read on and find out more about the Puch theater group, how a theater rehearsal works and what you can expect at this year's performance of the "Fashion Show in the Ox Stable".

Palmklang in Oberalm

by Barbara / 09. März 2023 / Event / People

The Palmklang festival in our neighbouring municipality of Oberalm has been taking place for almost 15 years. As a sponsor, we introduce you to the event and the volunteer organisers Armin Keuschnigg and Matthias Schorn in more detail.

Puch Fire Department & St. Jakob Fire Brigade

by Barbara / 20. April 2023 / Event / People

Learn more about the Salzburg fire brigade, get an insight into the activities of the Puch fire brigades and support them with your visit to one of the fire brigade events, which are presented in more detail here!

Tennengau Hiking Pass - Tour Tips

by Barbara / 01. Juni 2023 / Excursions / Nature

Discover the hiking paradise of Salzburgerland with the Tennengau Hiking Pass. Collect stamps, get your hiking pin and experience unforgettable hiking adventures. All the information you need is here...

15 Swimming tips: Outdoor pools & lakes in Salzburg

by Barbara / 20. Juli 2023 / Excursions

Get an overview of the bathing places around Puch. Whether it's an open-air pool, lake or thermal spa, you're sure to find the right bathing tip for you.

Consecration of herbs in Salzburg

by Barbara / 10. August 2023 / Event / Nature / Tradition

Learn more about the tradition of the herb consecration and the meaning of the blessed herb bushes in Puch. There are many ideas & tips!

Photo tour through Salzburg's autumn

by Barbara / 28. September 2023 / Excursions / Nature

Take a look at the colourful autumn pictures from Puch and the city of Salzburg and show us your autumn pictures from the Salzburgerland.

Advent in Puch

by Barbara / 09. November 2023 / Excursions / Event / Tradition

Get an overview of the Christmas markets and Advent events here in Puch bei Salzburg and find out all about the magical pre-Christmas period here in Salzburgerland.

Easter custom: wood consecration in St. Jakob

by Barbara / 28. März 2024 / Event / Tradition

Find out more about the consecration of the crown at Easter: Its tradition, significance and procedure in St. Jakob am Thurn.

75 years of D'Puachstoana

by Barbara / 22. August 2024 / Event / Tradition

Find out more about our local traditional costume association and the anniversary festival, which will be celebrated from 23 - 25 August 2024 in Puch near Salzburg.

Autumn in Puch: 10 things you shouldn't miss!

by Barbara / 17. Oktober 2024 / Excursions / Nature

Autumn in Puch near Salzburg is a magical time of year. Here are 10 things you should definitely experience in Puch in autumn.

8 reasons for Advent in Puch

by Barbara / 07. November 2024 / Excursions / Event / Tradition

Get an overview of the Advent events and Christmas markets here in Puch near Salzburg and find out all about the magical pre-Christmas period here in Salzburgerland.

Jutruchei Puchei - the carnival highlights 2025

by Barbara / 05. März 2025 / Event / Tradition

Take a look at the Puch carnival highlights 2025 in pictures - from children's carnival to parades and exuberant balls. Have fun!

Tennengau Shuttle: Flexible & convenient

by Barbara / 20. März 2025 / Excursions

Discover the Tennengau Shuttle - flexible, convenient and environmentally friendly travel in Puch and the surrounding area. Find out more now! 🚍

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