Eat & Drink
Austrian Supermarkets: A Survival Guide for Travellers
Find a list of all the big Austrian supermarkets and what to expect from them. Get tips on what to do and say in a supermarket in Austria. […]
Articles by Linda de Beer
Salzburg
Salzburg Card review and proposed itineraries
Salzburg has a lot more to offer than a few Sound of Music filming locations. The Salzburg Card provides the proof with free access to 24 world class attractions including the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Hellbrunn Palace […]
Alpbachtal Seenland
Why You Should Hike The Tiefenbachklamm in Austria
The Tiefenbachklamm or Tiefenbach Gorge hike in Austria is the quintessential hike in the Alpbachtal Seenland region near Innsbruck. The trail follows the Brandenberger Ache (river) where it cascades over rocks and dives deep into […]
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10 skiing tips for beginners from a veteran idiot
Learning to ski as an adult isn’t easy. It’s even harder if you’re on the wrong side of 35 and come with a reputation of being a disaster on a sports field for almost just […]
Ziller Valley
Let the Zillertal High Alpine Road feed your wanderlust
If the prospect of a road trip excites you, the Zillertal High Alpine Road or Zillertaler Höhenstraße in Tyrol, Austria is a must-drive route. Whether part of a long road trip or just a day […]
Eat & Drink
Hard Rock Cafe Innsbruck brings rock & roll flair to the Capital of the Alps
Hard Rock Cafe Innsbruck is open! Not far from the city’s famous Golden Roof, it’s another shining attraction in the pedestrian zone in Maria Theresa Street. For the first time, Hard Rock incorporated the unique historical […]
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The Blumencorso Kirchberg – a flower parade to celebrate summer
Every year, for the past 25 years, the Austrian village of Kirchberg in Tirol, Austria celebrates summer with a magnificent flower parade – the Blumencorso Kirchberg. Hundreds of thousands of flowers, including dahlias, gerbera daisies, carnations, […]
Hall in Tirol
Hall in Tirol Christmas Market – Enjoy Advent Magic in a Medieval Town
Austrian Christmas markets are well known for their traditional flair. The Hall Christmas Market in Tyrol is right up there with the big ones but without the tourist masses. It is our favourite for a […]
Hiking
Sulzenauhütte Trail – The Most Beautiful Family Hike in Austria?
Hiking to and staying overnight in the Sulzenauhütte (Sulzenau Hut) in the Stubai Valley was on our list of things to do for two summers. One year we left the booking too late. The other […]
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A Fairy Tale Hike in Tulfes
Once a year, the woods above Tulfes in Austria become a magical world where fairy tales come alive. On this day, it is not uncommon to hear children’s laughter ring out among the trees as […]