In Austria, there are some public holidays where everyone likes to fly the Austrian flag. Public institutions or companies usually have the advantage of existing masts on their premises. But what types of flags can you use if you don't have a pole available? Are there any good alternatives?
We say yes, in fact there are many. You can find out which ones are available from FAHNENGÄRTNER and how you can use them here.
If you do not have a pole or cannot or do not want to attach anything to the wall, it is not always easy to find the right flag design. To help you achieve your desired result quickly, we have prepared a suitable selection of options for you.
If you want to hoist a flag for a public holiday without a pole, you should choose one of the following.
These flag types are made up in such a way that private use is possible at any time without major problems or major handicraft work. You will see, with a little creativity you will find the right configuration for you.
Directly outdoors, the flag is of course exposed to other weather conditions and draughts and wind have an impact on the flag. A reinforced pole and the correct attachment of the flag to the pole are required for it to hold well here, as this flag shape can act like a sail and therefore develop enormous tensile forces on the pole.
Apart from attaching the flag to the pole , this type of flag is also perfectly suited for festive flagging without a pole. All it takes is a small hook on the wall or an overhang and the flag is attached to your building.
Smaller sizes (80 x 200 cm; 100 x 300 cm or 100 x 400 cm) are well suited for flag days. You can attach the flag securely to your balcony using a carabiner. A screw-in hook is recommended for wooden balconies. Our tip is to always order the banner flag with a crossbar for optimum support. This ensures that the flag is always clearly visible and you can simply roll up the flag on the crossbar and stow it away after use.
Attaching the flag to a window also works without any problems. If you prefer to hang your flag out of the window, the banner flag is also a good choice. Attach the string securely to a hook on the inside and make sure that the crossbar hangs just past the window. (Do not leave the crossbar too far out of the window, otherwise the flag will start to swing even with slight air movements).
Pay attention to your neighbor below the window. With a flag height of 400 cm, it is possible that you will obstruct your neighbors' view.
Another alternative is to attach the flag directly to the house wall. Even if flags should blow in the wind, you can also hang the banner flag directly on the wall. This variant is also beautiful to look at and ideal for festive occasions. You even have a small advantage here. By hanging the banner directly on the wall, it is protected from the wind.
If you are using the banner flag without a pole, it is sufficient to choose the standard or standard and hemmed assembly. Straps and eyelets and with ring tape are special assemblies for attaching to the pole.
You can find the banner flags in our online store directly under the motifs, for example: Nation flags, federal state flags, EU flags, rainbow flags or other special flags.
As with the carrier flag, you have a large selection of different sizes, ranging from 120 x 80 cm to 300 x 200 cm. A flag is usually designed so that you can use it horizontally or vertically. With an Austria flag, you definitely have both orientations available.
Thanks to the two hooks, you can attach the flag to the balcony railing at two points and thus obtain a very well-fixed flag. Simply hang the flag over the balcony and your flag is ready. In contrast to banner flags, flags are shorter and therefore ideal for small balconies. Smaller flags have a size of 120 x 80 cm, 150 x 100 cm or 180 x 120 cm.
We manufacture flags in lightweight fabric as standard, which makes them a very dynamic flag. Thanks to the two-point attachment, the flag remains securely anchored even in strong winds.
Use your creativity. You can also attach a flag to a branch of a tree - all you need is a string to attach the hooks. Due to its low weight, this flag can also be easily attached to a fenceusing rice pins (pins/nails) . If used occasionally, you will be able to enjoy the flag for several holidays despite the small holes caused by the nails.
There are certainly other examples of how to attach a holiday flag - let your creativity run wild.
With house flags, you also have a choice of different sizes, which you can easily adapt to your personal requirements and spatial possibilities. You do not need to take any special consideration when mounting the bracket.
With the flags, you can choose from the compact size of 80 x 200 cm to the highly visible 120 x 600 cm. Admittedly, at 120 x 600 cm you need enough space and in a detached house with an upper storey, the height will be tight.
The top seller in terms of flag size is 100 x 400 cm. Mounted on the upper floor, the flag does not protrude so far down that you will have problems with objects on the ground, but with an area of 4m² it is still very visible.
If you need to make better use of the space, opt for a house flag measuring 80 x 200 cm. With an area of 1.6 m², you don't need to hide away and the flag is still visible.
A flag is simply constructed: A flag is attached to a pole, either by clips or stapled down. This type of attachment offers various mounting options. You can easily stick the pole into a recess or attach it to a balcony with a cord or cable tie.
Don't let the word "banner" fool you. We offer banners from 120 x 80 cm to 300 x 200 cm - an area of between 0.96 and 6 m². When choosing the size, remember that the larger the flag you choose, the heavier it will be when waving and carrying it, and from a length of 180 cm the flag will also be stiff on the ground if you want to carry it over your shoulder.
Our recommendation is 150 x 100 cm. Easy to carry, can be shouldered and is also highly visible for displaying on balconies during the holidays. With a length of 150 cm, you won't disturb your neighbors downstairs either.
When you go traveling, you can show everyone where you come from. It doesn't matter whether you are traveling around the world or going to an event. We have designed the flag so that hand loops are attached on the left and right to make it easier to hold the flag. You can also staple these loops together with a simple cord or Velcro tape and use the travel flag as a cape - so you have both hands free.
You can order this type of flag in the sizes 90 x 60 cm or 60 x 40 cm.
Thesize and loop also make the travel flag a perfect holiday flag - for attaching to a window or wall. Most windows have a width that is suitable for our travel flag. If you tilt the window, you can simply bring the loops through the opening and close the window to hold the flag perfectly. Removing the flag could hardly be easier - simply open the window again.
