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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 […]

Linderhof Palace, 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 passed to its big brother, Neuschwanstein Castle, […]

The Rattenberger Adventmarkt is one of the best Christmas markets in Austria.

Christmas in Austria – the best places to visit, the markets, the traditions

Christmas in Austria is filled with centuries-old traditions that still come alive today in homes and on town squares around the country. There are plenty of reasons to visit Austria at Christmas time – from […]

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 […]

Schlick 2000 is one of the ski resorts near Innsbruck.

9 Innsbruck ski resorts for a different skiing holiday

Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol in Austria, is an excellent destination for a skiing holiday with a difference. Why? Because the Olympia SkiWorld includes 9 Innsbruck ski resorts totalling 300 km of slopes. Overview of […]

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 […]

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