This Austrian 5 Schilling commemorative stamp, issued in 1989, celebrates the 850th anniversary of Wildalpen, a picturesque alpine municipality in Styria. The artwork depicts the serene mountain village along the Salza River, showcasing traditional Austrian architecture nestled among lush green hills. The coat of arms of Wildalpen appears in the upper left corner, while the inscription “Sulnpach de Waldalbn 1139” references the village’s earliest recorded name from medieval documents.

Designed by C. Cuba and engraved by A. Neffe, this finely detailed stamp exemplifies Austria’s mastery in landscape-themed issues and local heritage commemorations. It’s a favorite among collectors of Austrian regional history, European landscapes, and anniversary commemoratives.