Rum

If you want to get to know rural culture and tradition, Rum is the place for you. The FoRum centre on Dörferstraße road hosts lots of events. Whether you are visiting during Advent, Christmas, carnival or in summer, every season brings with it different customs and traditions to celebrate. During the Christmas season, for example, there are many local nativity scenes to admire. It is possible to view the nativity scenes located in private households on arrangement with the Nativity Scene Association. Other nativity scenes are freely accessible, including those in the nearby churches, such as the Marienkapelle (St. Mary's Chapel), and the one at the music pavilion in the village centre.

The ancient custom of "Scheibenschlagen", or disc slinging, is a popular tradition in the village of Rum near Innsbruck. The pastime even forms part of Austria's Intangible Cultural Heritage. The tradition involves slinging glowing wooden discs from a wooden launch ramp. As the wooden disc is launched into the night sky, the "flinger" recites a short verse or dedicates their throw to a specific person. The aim of the custom is to drive out winter. In Rum, the Scheibenschlagen ceremony always takes place on the first Sunday of Lent, namely the first Sunday after Ash Wednesday, which marks the end of the carnival season. At the ceremony, both participants and spectators come together to enjoy traditional delicacies and hot mulled wine.