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The Confectioners’ Ball in Vienna

On 10/12/2019 By Steve In Food, Things To Do, Vienna

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Zuckerbäckerball is the highlight of the Viennese ball season for those with a sweet tooth. For lovers of artistically designed and decorated cakes, the Zuckerbäckerball* in …

Snowshoe Tour in the Kelchsau Valley

On 06/12/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Kelchsau valley is a side valley leading off from the town of Hopfgarten in the Tyrol. The region offers beautiful slopes and a unique panorama of …

Ice Climbing in the Rauris Valley

On 01/12/2019 By Steve In Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amWinter brings visitors who are looking for a vertical challenge to the Rauris valley in the Austrian province of Salzburg. The Eisarena Kolm Saigurn is the largest …

Alpine Ballooning in the Kaiserwinkl

On 29/11/2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amVisitors to the Kaiserwinkl region of the Tyrol can expect a lot of hot air from 25 January to 01 February 2020. The conditions for ballooning are …

Tobogganing in the Stubai Valley

On 27/11/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThere are ten natural toboggan runs in the Tyrol’s Stubai valley with a length of over 40 kilometres. The run from the Elfer lift is one of …

Winter Walking in the East Tyrol

On 25/11/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on November 14th, 2020 at 03:21 pmThe winter hiking village of Kartitsch offers relaxed walks on cleared trails in one of the most beautiful high valleys of the Alps. The region around the …

Advent Markets in Salzburg

On 21/11/2019 By Steve In Salzburg, Things To Do

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe scenery at Salzburg cathedral and in the Residenzplatz is a picture book image of an Advent in Austria. The largest Christmas market in the city opens …

Spa Resorts with Tradition

On 19/11/2019 By Steve In Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amBack in the 19th century the Gastein Valley was already known for its water cures. Elegant hotels and villas were built which still exist to remind us …

The Adventweg in Katschberg

On 17/11/2019 By Steve In Carinthia, Things To Do

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThose who want to experience a real mountain Advent might want to visit the Katschberg mountain in Carinthia. There at 1750 metres in altitude, visitors can head …

Swimming with a Glacier View

On 15/11/2019 By Steve In Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amLots of new things are happening this winter in Kaprun and with the TAUERN SPA resort complex. Starting from this winter, skiers will be able to ski …