Over 300 Men Traveled To Austria To Be Judged In This Epic Competition

October 9, 2015

Leogang, Austria, just held the 2015 World Beard And Moustache Championships which featured over 300 contestants from 20 different countries.

A panel of judges chose the world's most attractive, original and unusual beards from a variety of categories under three divisions: Moustache, Chin and Stubble Beard, and Full Beard.

Thanks to Austrian photo journalist Jan Hetfleisch, here's a look at some of the unique beards that entered the competition...

world beard championship
Photo credit: Jan Hetfleisch

world beard championship
Jan Hetfleisch

world beard championship
Jan Hetfleisch

world beard championship
Jan Hetfleisch

world beard championship
Jan Hetfleisch

world beard championship
Jan Hetfleisch

world beard championship
Jan Hetfleisch

world beard championship
Jan Hetfleisch

world beard championship
Jan Hetfleisch

world beard championship
Jan Hetfleisch

amazing beards
Jan Hetfleisch

epic beards
Jan Hetfleisch

world beard championship
Jan Hetfleisch

Photography provided by Jan Hetfleisch. Learn more about this event at WorldBeardChampionships.com.

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