Austrian Essentials
Proudly Austrian Riedel wine glasses
I’m a wine drinker and I’m a Tyrolean. These two facts recently culminated in me buying a set of . A month later, I won’t easily drink from another wine glass again. And not just […]
Articles by Linda de Beer
Kufstein
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 […]
Salzburg
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 […]
Hiking
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 […]
Festivals
The Kufstein Knights’ Festival – a celebration of the Middle Ages
Would you like to know what life was like in a medieval castle? Then visit the Kufstein Knights’ Festival in Austria over the Pentecost long weekend. For four days the Kufstein Fortress grounds are transformed […]
Innsbruck
3 reasons to visit the Bergisel in Innsbruck, Austria
The Bergisel Ski Jump is a prominent landmark on Innsbruck’s southern skyline. It has seen the world’s best flying through the air, most notably during the Olympic Winter Games of 1964 and 1976. But long before sporting […]
Innsbruck
Top 10 things to see and do in Innsbruck old town
The Innsbruck old town is full of historic and architectural gems within easy walking distance of each other. With the Inn River on one side and the Nordkette mountain towering behind, the Innsbruck old town has […]
Ziller Valley
Forget Oktoberfest, come to the Gauderfest in May
If you can’t be in Munich in October, be in Zell am Ziller, Austria in May. The Gauderfest is Austria’s biggest folk festival showcasing the best Austrian traditions. With a special beer brewed especially for […]
Attractions
10 pictures of Austria to make you sick
What images come to mind when you hear the word Austria? If you’re not Austrian, it’s probably hills that are alive with the sound of music (with or without Julie Andrews 😆 ). There’s no […]
Innsbruck
The Best Christmas Markets in Innsbruck
There is something special about a mountain view Christmas market. That’s why the Christmas markets in Innsbruck are great spots from where to wrap your hands around a warm cup of glühwein (mulled wine) while […]