Peace bell with a new sound: symbol of harmony in the Alpine region

Peace bell with a new sound: symbol of harmony in the Alpine region

On February 4, 2025, the opening of the EU Alpine Room Strategy (Eusalp) was celebrated in Vaduz, which is made up of 48 regions in Austria, France, Germany, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This year's presidency is under the motto "Cooperation strengthens change" near Austria and Liechtenstein, with Tyrol as a leading country. In a panel discussion, LH Anton Mattle emphasized the importance of renewable energies as well as sustainable mobility and construction industry. "We have to take our future together," he said, and demanded indispensable measures to tackle the ecological challenges of the Alpine region, such as dolomitenstadt.at reported.

Just one day after the Eusalp event there was a ceremony for the reopening of the peace bell in Mösern, Tyrol. The peace message for the entire Alpine region was revitalized with the new bell that was cast due to a crack. The peace bell, which was built in 1997 for the 25th anniversary of the Alpenländer Working Group (ARGE Alp), weighs 10.5 tons and heralds daily at 5 p.m. This not only symbolizes peace in the Alpine region, but also the cross -border cooperation between the Alpine countries for over 50 years. LH Mattle emphasized the importance of considering peace as a precious property that must be protected and promoted. Mayor Christian Härting added that the redesign of the bell at the new location is an expression of consistency and confidence, such as tirol.gv.at announced.

With the new location and the redesign, the meaning of the bell is underlined as a symbol for cooperation and dialogue, which is crucial for peace and stability in the Alpine region. The new "Ambassadors of the Peace Bell" were also appointed as part of the ceremony, which includes bishop Hermann Glettler. These initiatives emphasize the central role of the Eusalp in the promotion of sustainable solutions and strengthening regional identity.