At the beginning there are the author's considerations to study Folklore/European Ethnology at the University of Innsbruck. Folklore studies contributions present different challenges. In order to emphasize the importance of the Alpine region, the respective disciplines are to be highlighted. The writing of cultural and natural scientific as well as religious and folkloristic publications takes a special place in the context of European Ethnology.Cover picture: Großvenediger, 3657 m.