{"id":19164,"date":"2026-02-10T10:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T09:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/?p=19164"},"modified":"2026-02-10T10:37:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T09:37:39","slug":"starke-athleten-und-eine-starke-buehne-im-austria-house-oesterreich-begeistert-bei-olympia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/en\/starke-athleten-und-eine-starke-buehne-im-austria-house-oesterreich-begeistert-bei-olympia\/","title":{"rendered":"Strong athletes and a strong stage at the Austria House: Austria impresses at the Olympics"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dec40d07570&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69dec40d07570\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0064-1024x683.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0064-1024x683.avif 1024w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0064-400x267.avif 400w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0064-200x133.avif 200w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0064-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0064-1536x1024.avif 1536w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0064-2048x1366.avif 2048w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0064-18x12.avif 18w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0064-75x50.avif 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Florian Gosch (Secretary General of the Austrian Olympic Committee), Astrid Steharnig-Staudinger (CEO of the Austrian National Tourist Office), silver medalist Jonas M\u00fcller and Horst Nussbaumer (President of the Austrian Olympic Committee) | \u00a9 Austrian Olympic Committee\/Michael Meindl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With a high-profile presentation, both in terms of content and political impact, Austria positioned itself at the start of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d&#039;Ampezzo. The Austria Tourism Evening, hosted by the Austrian National Tourist Office at the Austria House, brought together international media, political decision-makers, and representatives from sports, business, and tourism. Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Energy and Tourism Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, and State Secretary Elisabeth Zehetner personally witnessed Austria&#039;s presentation, which combined top-level sports, culinary delights, hospitality, and strategic tourism development. With the first medals already won and a moving medal ceremony featuring luge star Jonas M\u00fcller, Austria impressively underscored its successful start to the Winter Olympics and sent a strong signal of sporting excellence and international presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dec40d078d2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69dec40d078d2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0153-1-1024x683.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0153-1-1024x683.avif 1024w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0153-1-400x267.avif 400w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0153-1-200x133.avif 200w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0153-1-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0153-1-1536x1024.avif 1536w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0153-1-2048x1366.avif 2048w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0153-1-18x12.avif 18w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0153-1-75x50.avif 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Energy and Tourism Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, State Secretary Elisabeth Zehetner with Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker and Vitus Winkler, Gault&amp;Millau Chef of the Year 2026 | \u00a9 \u00d6OC\/Michael Meindl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Austria Tourism evening also consciously focused on culinary delights, art, and networking: A specially created menu by Vitus Winkler, Gault&amp;Millau Chef of the Year 2026 and awarded two Michelin stars, regional specialties from all Austrian states, and artistic touches, such as the four-meter-tall heart sculpture by Tyrolean artist Patricia Karg, which became the visual, emotional, and highly visible symbol of the Austria House, characterized the evening. With the content and visual design of the Austria House, the Austrian Olympic Committee and the Austrian National Tourist Office demonstrate how major international events can be strategically used to position Austria as a travel destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dec40d07bf5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69dec40d07bf5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0094-1024x683.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0094-1024x683.avif 1024w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0094-400x267.avif 400w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0094-200x133.avif 200w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0094-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0094-1536x1024.avif 1536w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0094-2048x1366.avif 2048w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0094-18x12.avif 18w, https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OEOC_Michael-Meindl_2026-02-08_0094-75x50.avif 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 \u00d6OC\/Michael Meindl<\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Austria positioned itself with a high-caliber appearance, both in terms of content and politics, at the start of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina d&#039;Ampezzo, as international media, political decision-makers and representatives from sport, business and tourism met at the Austria Tourism Evening of the Austrian National Tourist Office in the Austria House. <\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_sitemap_exclude":false,"_sitemap_priority":"","_sitemap_frequency":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news"],"date_start":"0000-00-00","skiresorts":false,"date_end":"0000-00-00","businesses":false,"advertorial":"0","events":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19164"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19170,"href":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19164\/revisions\/19170"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/derskiguide.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}