Österreichs Originale 2026

They are stars—perhaps not internationally, perhaps not even nationally. But in their neighborhood, their village, their milieu, they are exceptional figures. They do not fit into the mold of normality. They are colorful characters, oddballs, eccentrics, unique individuals. People know them, people talk about them. They do something unique, something distinctive – something that stands out, fascinates, irritates, and precisely because of that, creates identity. They are Austria's originals. Episode 5 invites you into the opulent universe of fashion designer Susanne Bisovsky and the seductive world of burlesque dancer Madeleine de Sade. Episode 6 focuses on the magic of a culture of enjoyment: Viennese chocolatier Michael Reimer and Carinthian village baker and art collector Hermine Wiegele combine craftsmanship and creativity in their own unique way.