The Binn Valley

Fifty years ago, the Binntal valley embarked on a path towards a sustainable future with a nature conservation agreement. With the label "Regional Nature Park of National Importance" awarded by the federal government in 2011, this journey continues. Today, the Binntal serves as a model for regional development in mountainous areas, far beyond its own region. Agriculture, gentle tourism, and the mineral trade are the livelihoods of the nearly 150 residents. The Germanist and historian Gerold Koller knows the Binntal firsthand. He has rediscovered the old chronicle of the Binntal by Pastor Karl Jost, brought it into the present, and interviewed numerous eyewitnesses. Accompanied by photographs from Nelly Rodriguez that capture today's everyday life, this reading and picture book offers a fascinating insight into the concerns, but also the potential, of the mountain region away from the large tourist flows.