Hiking
Sound of Music Trail: Sing-a-Long Hike to the Prettiest Meadow in Austria
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. […]
Articles by Linda de Beer
Natural Attractions
Gorgeous Partnach Gorge in Garmish: How to Visit Any Time of the Year
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. […]
Salzburg
8 Best Day Trips From Salzburg to Suit Everyone’s Taste
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. […]
Christmas
7 Authentic Austrian Christmas Markets to Visit at Least Once
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. […]
Natural Attractions
Krimml Waterfalls – A Guide to Visiting Europe’s Highest Waterfalls
The Krimml Waterfalls in Austria are Europe’s highest waterfalls with a total drop of 380 m over three tiers. Going out of your way to visit the falls in the Hohe Tauern National Park is totally worth it. This guide tells you everything you need to know for a successful visit. […]
Zell am See
11 Amazing Things to Do in Zell am See in Summer
The Austrian mountain lake resort Zell am See is the perfect summer holiday destination for nature lovers. On the shore of crystal-clear Lake Zell, the town is on the edge of the Hohe Tauern National […]
Natural Attractions
Werfen Ice Caves – How to See the Eisriesenwelt in Austria
Visiting the Werfen ice caves near Salzburg in Austria is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all lovers of natural wonders. Getting to the mouth of the cave via cable car and hiking trails before entering the Eisriesenwelt is part of what makes this a must-visit attraction for anyone who is able and fit. […]
Man-Made Attractions
Zillertal Beer Brewery Tour: New BrauKunstHaus Reveals Ancient Traditions
Zillertal Bier has been brewed by the same family and in the same Tyrolean village for more than 500 years. Beer lovers and culture vultures can now tour the brewery and experience the art and […]
Innsbruck
Ambras Castle in Innsbruck | Is It Worth Visiting?
Ambras Castle or Schloss Ambras is one of Innsbruck’s most popular attractions and for a good reason. The medieval fortress turned into a Renaissance castle is not only in a beautiful setting but home to […]
Salzburg
The Sound of Music in Salzburg – What’s Left 50 Years Later?
Over the last half-century, the Austrian city of Salzburg has become synonymous with The Sound Of Music. Who could have guessed that more than 50 years after its release in March 1965, there would still […]