The Long Night of Research is considered Austria's largest event for science, research, and innovation, and has taken place every two years in all nine federal states since 2005. With free admission, visitors have the opportunity to gain exciting insights into areas that often remain hidden.
Offering over 3,000 program items – from guided tours and workshops to lectures and interactive experiments – the event provided a diverse experience for all age groups: for the curious, tinkerers, explorers, and everyone who wants to know the details.
As part of our exhibition "How does the biodiverse landscape of the Alps develop?", researchers from the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein provided fascinating insights into the importance of extensive grassland and alpine pasture farming. Many of the species-rich meadows, alpine pastures, and grazing areas that we know from everyday life and holidays are the result of centuries of sustainable management. This gentle form of agriculture, in particular, creates valuable habitats for plants, insects, and animals and makes a significant contribution to biodiversity.
The role of heritage livestock breeds was also clearly explained, as was the importance of alpine farming in the higher altitudes of the Alps. It not only safeguards the diversity of the landscape but also preserves important recreational areas and sustainably shapes the landscape.
Using images, films, and illustrative materials, we were able to present complex concepts in an understandable way and offer many visitors new perspectives on agriculture, biodiversity, and research. The great enthusiasm and interest demonstrated once again how important it is to make science tangible and experiential.
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