A day trip from Salzburg to Hallstatt is one of the most popular excursions in Austria. But trying to figure out how to get from Salzburg to Hallstatt turns out to be harder than anticipated. […]
The Innsbruck Card is one of the best value for money tourist cards I have come across. Not only does it include the popular, but pricey, Nordkette cable car, but also the Swarovski Crystal Worlds […]
Hiking to the Olpererhütte or Olperer Hut in the Zillertal Alps is an experience that challenges all the senses. There’s a scenic high Alpine road, a huge dam with emerald green water and one of the […]
Hiking to the Olpererhütte or Olperer Hut in the Zillertal Alps is an experience that challenges all the senses. There’s a scenic high Alpine road, a huge dam with emerald green water and one of the […]
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 […]
The Tiefenbachklamm or Tiefenbach Gorge hike in Austria is the quintessential hike in the Alpbachtal Seenland region near Innsbruck. The trail follows the Brandenberger Ache (river) where it cascades over rocks and dives deep into […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
