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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
Skiing
The Best Austrian Ski Resorts Revealed
Austrian ski resorts are in a class of their own. Don’t come looking for one massive ski area next to another like you would find in France. Austria’s ski appeal rather lies in a choice […]
Skiing
Nostalgic skiing at Glungezer in Tyrol
The Glungezer ski resort above the Inn Valley in Austria is a best-kept secret of the locals. It’s a good thing I’m one of those locals. This insider’s guide will show you why you should […]
Skiing
Schlick 2000 ski resort review
Schlick 2000 is a medium-sized ski resort in the Stubai Valley in the Austrian Tyrol. I can confidently say it’s my favourite ski resort near Innsbruck. This is a guide to help families and beginners […]