1974: Energy Holidays

In February 1974, semester breaks were introduced in Austria as so-called “Energy Holidays”. In reaction to the first oil crisis,  four sequential weeks of semester holidays were arranged – one week in each of four different regions. These measures were supposed to save heating oil in hundreds of schools. Ultimately, the holidays became an impetus for winter tourism.

Web Exhibition “The Oil-Price Crisis Increases Leisure Time”: https://ferien.hdgoe.at/