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 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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
[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 […]
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 […]
