Austria
Bundeshymne der Republik Osterreich
Federal Hymn of the Republic of Austria
1947
1947
Paula von Preradovic
Johann Holzer / Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (disputed)
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Context
Adopted in 1947 after World War II, the anthem replaced the former imperial anthem. The lyrics were written by Paula von Preradovic, and in 2012 the text was amended to include 'daughters' alongside 'sons' to reflect gender equality.
Lyrics
Land der Berge, Land am Strome,
Land der Acker, Land der Dome,
Land der Hammer, zukunftsreich!
Heimat grosser Tochter und Sohne,
Volk, begnadet fur das Schone,
Vielgeruhmtes Osterreich,
Vielgeruhmtes Osterreich!
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • The melody is sometimes attributed to Mozart, though this remains disputed among musicologists
- • In 2012 Austria changed 'great sons' to 'great daughters and sons', making it one of few countries to update anthem lyrics for gender equality
- • The previous Austrian anthem used the same melody as the German anthem (Haydn's composition)