The Gastein valley in the SalzburgerLand is one of the most traditional health destinations in Austria. The valley is best known for its therapeutic thermal waters. Literary figures, composers, aristocrats and bourgeoisie or anyone else …
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Discover the different regions of Austria, from the high mountains to the west through to the fertile plains around Austria’s capital city.
Torchlit Winter Hike near Schladming
The Talbachklamm gorge near Schladming has a very special appeal in winter. Hoarfrost covers bushes and trees, while the many small streams and rivulets that flow into the sides of the gorge freeze over and …
Continue readingAdvent Customs in Carinthia
The people of Carinthia have a rich Advent tradition and organise several atmospheric markets in special places. Some unusual customs have been preserved in Carinthia for centuries. “Roateln” is an Advent custom in the Lavanttal …
Continue readingReichersberg Abbey
“Living with joy” is the motto of Reichersberg Abbey on the Inn river in Upper Austria. And indeed, a visit to the baroque complex is a real pleasure. Reichersberg Abbey towers majestically over the water …
Continue readingTirol Panorama in Innsbruck
Last updated on April 6th, 2022 at 01:22 pmThe largest work of art in the Tyrol, the giant circular painting called the Tirol Panorama, is located close to the Bergisel ski jump in Innsbruck. During …
Continue readingAutumn Wine Walks in Lower Austria
Last updated on April 21st, 2022 at 10:27 pmGuided walks through the wine regions along the Danube in Lower Austria show visitors how grapes are turned into fine wines. Vineyard walks have a special charm …
Continue readingGlacier to Wine Hiking Route
The long-distance hiking route “From Glacier to Wine” runs through Eastern Styria in seven stages – perfect for autumn hikers. Hike at medium altitudes through the gently undulating alpine landscape in Eastern Styria and find …
Continue readingLaxenburg Castle Gardens
The Laxenburg castles and the surrounding parklands in the countryside of Lower Austria to the south of Vienna were a former summer residence of the ruling Habsburg dynasty . The Laxenburg castle complex – there …
Continue readingCycling along the Inn River
Last updated on April 22nd, 2022 at 07:07 amThe Innradweg (Inn River Cycle Trail) follows the banks of the river from its source in the Swiss Engadine region to where it flows into the Danube …
Continue readingHundertwasserhaus in Vienna
The “House for People and Trees” designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser in Vienna is considered a pioneer of ecological building. Nowadays it is not uncommon for architects to integrate plants and trees into new buildings in …
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