Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace and the Liechtenstein Garden Palace are all romantic backdrops for Advent markets in 2022. Every year during Advent in Vienna, palaces also provide the magnificent setting for Christmas markets alongside …
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These articles take a monthly look at things to do in Austria’s cities and regions.
Advent in the Wachau Valley
A Christmas market at Dürnstein castle The Wachau Advent will charm visitors to the elegant Dürnstein castle in the Wachau valley region of Lower Austria on three weekends in December 2022. The courtyards of Dürnstein …
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The traditional Christmas market above the rooftops of Graz is a hive of activity during the Advent period. The alleys on the Schlossberg and the Kasematten are transformed into a large Christmas market on five …
Continue readingAdvent Magic in Hellbrunn Palace
Visitors to the Hellbrunn Advent Magic in Salzburg can expect a particularly romantic setting from 17 November to 24 December 2022. The entire area with its market stands is lit up by fairy lights and …
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The Christmas market in Hohenems is a small traditional event in the Advent period which takes place in front of the Hohenems Palace, an elegant Renaissance building. The square in front of the Hohenems Palace …
Continue readingInnsbruck Summer Events 2022
Innsbruck likes to market itself as an ‘alpine-urban’ city and the summer events in the city are a good mixture between active and cultural (and sometimes both together!)… Sporting Events in Innsbruck Unsurprisingly, given the …
Continue readingNostalgic Boat Trips on Lake Constance
An excursion on one of the historic boat tours around Lake Constance is a particularly enjoyable way to enjoy the water. One of the highlights at the lake is to take a trip on the …
Continue readingFly Fishing in a Mountain Stream
Fly fishing is considered the supreme discipline in angling. The mountain streams of Austria offer scenic and relaxing experiences on the water for both beginners and experts. If you want to become a fly fisherman, …
Continue readingAdvent Markets in Graz (2020)
The Styrian capital of Graz is a fairytale destination and a lively place for a visit in the Advent period. Christmas markets in Graz are held from from 20 November to 24 December 2020 and …
Continue readingIn the Footsteps of Beethoven
When you think of Vienna, do you think of music? Maybe of Ludwig van Beethoven? It would hardly be surprising, because Vienna was the centre of his life for 35 years. Visitors will come across …
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