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Vienna
A guide to the best Viennese Palaces
The Viennese palaces of Schönbrunn, Belvedere and the Hofburg (Imperial Palace) are a reminder of the splendour of the Habsburg era in Austria. Schönbrunn boasts a beautiful park to get lost in, Belvedere sparkles with […]
Attractions
Linderhof Palace – How to Visit Neuschwanstein’s Pretty Little Sister
Linderhof Palace is a miniature Versailles in the foothills of the Alps in the German Bavaria. In a magnificent garden setting, Linderhof is sometimes missed by tourists rushing past to its big brother, Neuschwanstein Castle, […]
Attractions
Be dazzled by Swarovski Crystal Worlds
To find the Swarovski Crystal Worlds (Kristallwelten) at our front door was one of the biggest surprises when we arrived in Tyrol seven years ago. I never knew Swarovski crystals came from Austria, never mind […]
Winter
Innsbruck
Why Skiing From Innsbruck Gets Even Better This Year
Skiing from Innsbruck is a great opportunity to combine time on the slopes with sightseeing and non-skiing related activities. The new Innsbruck Ski PLUS City Pass includes 13 ski resorts and all the main sightseeing attractions. […]
Alpbachtal Seenland
Ski Jewel Alpbachtal Wildschönau – Rough Diamond Or Sparkling Gem?
The Ski Jewel Alpbachtal Wildschönau is one of the biggest interconnected ski areas in Tyrol, Austria. However, it’s not only its size which attracts skiers to the Ski Jewel’s slopes but rather the stunning winter […]
Skiing
Glungezer Ski Resort: It’s Small, But You’ll Love It
[UPDATED March 2021] The Glungezer ski resort near Innsbruck in Austria is the best-kept secret of local winter sports enthusiasts. Major upgrades to their lift infrastructure have put them up there with the best in […]