Austria General
How to Spend Easter in Austria: The Best Markets, Concerts, and Skiing in 2025
Easter in Austria is also a celebration of spring. Find out where the best markets and opportunities for spring skiing is this year.
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Articles by Linda de Beer
Driving
What is the Austrian Vignette? (+ 2025 Prices and Options)
The Austrian vignette is a toll sticker or digital permit to drive on the motorways in Austria. Failure to buy the vignette for Austria can result in a spot fine of at least €120. You can avoid this by learning all about the vignette options, prices, and where to buy it before driving in Austria. […]
Hiking
Zirbenweg Innsbruck – How to Easily Hike This High Alpine Trail
The Zirbenweg trail overlooking Innsbruck and the Inn Valley is a popular hiking trail for many reasons. Not only does it offer beautiful views of the valley and Nordkette mountain range on the opposite side, […]
Ötztal
Ötztal Alps – Discover an Adventure-Filled Valley in Austria
The Ötztal is the longest tributary of the Inn Valley in Tyrol, with a total length of 67 kilometres. Apart from the obvious natural beauty and outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing, other major […]
Man-Made Attractions
Area 47 in Austria = Adventure for Adrenaline Junkies
Area 47 in Austria is an outdoor adventure playground for adrenaline junkies in the Ötztal or Ötz Valley in Tyrol. It´s the perfect place to be if you want to experience the beauty of the […]
Austria General
Winter in Austria for Non-Skiers: 9 Top Things to Do
Winter in Austria is not only for skiers. Find out what else there is to do – from tobogganing and hiking to drinking schnapps. […]
Innsbruck
Why Skiing from Innsbruck Gets Better Every Year
Skiing from Innsbruck is a great opportunity to combine time on the slopes with sightseeing and non-skiing related activities. The new Innsbruck Ski PLUS City Pass includes 13 ski resorts and all the main sightseeing attractions. […]
Austria General
Where (and How) To Spend the Best Christmas in Austria
[Updated September 2022] Celebrating Christmas in Austria is guaranteed to leave you with a lifetime of fond memories. Here are some of the best places to be in Austria at Christmas – from the bigger […]
Christmas
The 7 Best Innsbruck Christmas Markets To Visit This Year
The Innsbruck Christmas markets liven up the city’s old town from mid-November every year. This guide gives you all the details to plan your visit. […]
Salzburg
A Perfect Day Trip from Salzburg to Hallstatt – How to Get There and What to Do
A day trip from Salzburg to Hallstatt is an essential part of any Austrian travel itinerary. Understanding how to get to Hallstatt from Salzburg is the first step in ensuring an enjoyable trip. This comprehensive […]