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Apr 16, 2021

Month: May 2017

Stuiben Waterfall from viewing platform near Ötzi-Dorf.
Ötztal

4 Things to Discover around Ötzi-Dorf in Austria

May 24, 2017

In September 1991, German hikers Erika and Helmut Simon stumbled upon a 5000-year-old mummy in the Ötztal Alps on the border between Austria and Italy. Ötzi, as the iceman was affectionately dubbed, has become world […]

Karin Robertson next to the Achensee.
Uncategorized

A Kiwi with Many Footprints in Tyrol

May 12, 2017

Eight countries bordering Austria = eight half marathons. I would never have made this equation, but Karin Robertson did. In fact, she went a step further and decided to complete said number of half marathons […]

Lake Achensee in Austria.
Achensee

Lake Achen – a summer holiday paradise in Austria

May 10, 2017

The Achensee or Lake Achen is the largest Alpine lake in the Austrian Tyrol. Nestled between the Karwendel and Rofan massifs, it’s rightly called the “Fjord of the Alps”. From the lakeside villages and beaches […]

Maypole dance in Tulfes.
Uncategorized

Tyrolean Festivals – A Good Excuse for a Party

May 5, 2017

There is a festival for almost everything in Tyrol – from humble vegetables to fire brigades. In the past week, we had our fair share of beer at the Radish Festival in Hall in Tirol, […]

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Hiking in Austria: Explore This Beautiful Country on Foot

Mar 18, 2021

Hiking in Austria is the best way to see this beautiful country and experience its traditions. There are thousands of hiking trails of all levels of difficulty across the length and breadth of Austria. Discovering […]

Pictures on the Sound of Music Meadow.
Hiking

Sound of Music Trail: Sing-a-Long Hike to the Prettiest Meadow in Austria

Feb 25, 2021

Find out how to hike the Sound of Music trail to the meadow where Maria and the children had a picnic and sang Do-Re-Mi above the town of Werfen in Austria. […]

Partnach Gorge Rock Face
Natural Attractions

Gorgeous Partnach Gorge in Garmish: How to Visit Any Time of the Year

Sep 27, 2020

The Partnach Gorge outside Garmisch Partenkirchen in Germany is beautiful in summer, but the icy winter landscape is particularly spectacular. This guide applies to visiting at any time of the year, with additional tips for a memorable winter hike through the gorge. […]

Dachau Munich
Salzburg

8 Best Day Trips From Salzburg to Suit Everyone’s Taste

Sep 20, 2020

Salzburg is ideally located for day trips to some of the prettiest cities, villages, and natural attractions in Austria and neighbouring Germany. Here are 10 of the best day trips from Salzburg to consider when you’re using the city as a base when visiting Austria. […]

Lake Christmas Markets in Austria
Christmas

7 Authentic Austrian Christmas Markets to Visit at Least Once

Sep 12, 2020

Austrian Christmas markets in Tyrol are known for their authenticity. While the big city markets are sometimes flooded by tourists, the smaller markets have become popular among those looking for a true Austrian Christmas market experience among the locals. […]

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