ALPINE PEACE CROSSING
Alpine Peace Crossing (APC) is an Austrian organization based in Krimml (Salzburg province).
„Verein für aktive Gedenk- und Erinnerungskultur – Alpine Peace Crossing” (APC) is an Austrian memorial association which focuses on Jewish escapes after 1945 and adjacent topics. The central event of our work is the escape of thousands of Jews in 1947. On their way to present-day Israel, they had to cross the Krimmler Tauern. They fled from antisemitism which was still rampant in Europe. For some, Austria was the starting point of their escapes, others crossed the country in transit. We commemorate these escapes with a yearly hike in Salzburg’s Krimml.
We believe that many fundamental questions pertaining to Culture of Remembrance and politics of memory can be derived from this particular refugee movement. This is the aim of our annual magazine “Alpendistel. Magazin für antifaschistische Gedenkkultur” which focuses on a new main topic every year that we try to explain to a broad audience from multiple perspectives and interdisciplinary points of view.
We do not intend to just be stuck in the past with our work because we also want to direct our attention to today’s world. This is why we also strive to highlight and scrutinize contemporary problems. To us, memorial work means trying to learn from history and clearly positioning oneself as an antifascist in the present.
Our work almost exclusively takes place on a voluntary basis which is why we depend on donations and membership fees.
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Ernst Löschner 1943-2024It is with deep sadness that we have to announce that a few days ago Ernst Löschner, founder and honorary president of Alpine Peace Crossing, passed away unexpectedly. Our thoughts are with his family in these difficult days. Click here for the detailed obituary for Ernst. |
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This was Alpine Peace Crossing 2026Here you can find a follow-up report on this year’s crossing. |
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Grove of Flight7 x 7 trees, 2 natural stones and 1 prism are dedicated to all people on the run (especially those of 1947) and people who have contributed to a peaceful coexistence of people of different backgrounds. The installation is a 20-minute walk from the Krimml Lodge. |