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.
Articles by Linda de Beer
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Austria General
Hiking in Austria: Explore This Beautiful Country on Foot
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 […]
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.
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.