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The windows stay shut, the heating’s on – and your nose starts running straight away. Many people think this is the first cold of the year. But anyone who usually suffers from hay fever in particular should take a closer look now. Because autumn is by no means a quiet lull after the pollen season. It brings with it several sources of discomfort that can lurk behind a seemingly harmless runny nose – and which can even overlap with one another.

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Since the relaunch of Österreich forscht, the platform has been offering a host of new features for anyone interested in citizen science. One of the most important new features is the personalised ‘My Area’ section: by registering for free, citizen scientists and anyone else interested can easily keep track of new blog posts, podcasts, events and the latest project results.

On 23 July 2026, from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm, the Austrian Pollen Information Service and Bencard Allergie GmbH are jointly organising a free online workshop specifically for people with allergies.

From 17 July to 30 August, the Salzburg Festival transforms the city into a stage for more than 200,000 visitors. For the first time, the Salzburg Pollen Warning Service, on behalf of the Department of Health/State Health Directorate and with the support of polleninformation.at, is providing a special event-specific pollen forecast for the festival season. It assesses pollen levels around the venues within the city limits.

A guide for people with allergies and anyone who wants to get through the pollen season safely.

The ongoing heatwave brings not only high temperatures but often poor air quality as well. People with allergies in particular should take extra care at this time of year. To help you get through the hot days feeling well and healthy, we’ve put together some practical tips. The focus here is on targeted cooling of the neck area.

At the Nova Rock Festival near Nickelsdorf, high levels of grass pollen and fungal spores are expected over the coming days. The predominantly dry weather is conducive to high pollen counts, and the freshening wind is stirring up not only pollen but also a great deal of dust. This dust can irritate the mucous membranes and further exacerbate symptoms in people with allergies.

PollenCare makes everyday life easier for those with pollen allergies – local, reliable and digital. Discover the Interreg project and the PollenCare AI chatbot for accurate forecasts, personalised advice and allergy-friendly green spaces. Find out more and get involved now.