The Austria national anthem, “Land der Berge, Land am Strome” (Land of Mountains, Land by the River), celebrates the unity and pride of the Austrian nation. Below are the original lyrics in German and their English translation.
Additional Information
- Anthem Name: Land der Berge, Land am Strome (Land of Mountains, Land by the River)
- Written Date: 1947
- Lyricist: Paula von Preradović
- Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (attributed)
- Official Adoption Date: 1947
Original Lyrics in German
Land der Berge, Land am Strome,
Land der Äcker, Land der Dome,
Land der Hämmer, zukunftsreich!
Heimat großer Töchter und Söhne,
Volk, begnadet für das Schöne,
Vielgerühmtes Österreich,
Vielgerühmtes Österreich!
English Translation of the Lyrics
Here is the Austria national anthem English version. “Land der Berge, Land am Strome” reflects the pride and unity of Austria. Below is the English translation of the lyrics.
Land of mountains, land by the river,
Land of fields, land of cathedrals,
Land of hammers, with a promising future,
Homeland of great daughters and sons,
A nation blessed by beauty,
Much-praised Austria,
Much-praised Austria!
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