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Visit Kufstein, the „pearl of Tyrol”, for a real taste of Austria

In the shadow of the Kufstein Fortress, on the banks of the Inn River, lies the “pearl of Tyrol”. Kufstein is one of Austria’s best-preserved small historic towns. Easily reached by train or road, it’s […]

Mozart dinner concert in Salzburg – an honest review

If there’s a city that can pull off a touristic Mozart dinner concert, it’s the composer’s birthplace of Salzburg in Austria. The musicians and singers are mostly trained at the famous Mozarteum and the meal […]

2 villages, 2 castles, 2 churches – 1 historic circular trail

A brochure for the historic circular trail between the villages of Volders and Wattens in Austria sat on my bedside table for two years. Until one perfect spring morning when my friend Petra and I […]

Mindful in the Mountains – 4 Days on the Stubai Höhenweg (High Trail)

By Karin Robertson We recently decided to veer away from giving stuff for birthdays and Christmas in favour of new experiences. Staying in huts along half of the Stubai Höhenweg (High Trail) became one such […]

Why you should hike to the Olperer Hut in the Zillertal Alps

A scenic high Alpine road, a huge dam with emerald green water and one of the oldest mountain huts in the eastern Alps. This is what awaits you when you venture deep into the Ziller Valley […]

The Zirbenweg trail – the ultimate beginner’s hike in the Austrian Alps

The Zirbenweg trail or stone pine trail is one of the best Innsbruck hiking experiences and the ultimate beginner’s trail in the Austrian Alps. We certainly return every year to walk this 7km trail lined […]

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Visit Kufstein, the „pearl of Tyrol”, for a real taste of Austria

Mozart dinner concert in Salzburg – an honest review

2 villages, 2 castles, 2 churches – 1 historic circular trail

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Mindful in the Mountains – 4 Days on the Stubai Höhenweg (High Trail)

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The Zirbenweg trail – the ultimate beginner’s hike in the Austrian Alps

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