• Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Home
    • Who’s Linda?
    • Impressum
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
  • Destinations
    • Austria General
    • Vienna
    • Innsbruck
    • Salzburg
    • Small Towns
    • Regions
      • The Austrian Tyrol: Discover a Country Within a Country
      • Stubai Valley
      • Alpbachtal Seenland
      • Ziller Valley
      • Achensee
      • Bodensee
      • Ötztal
  • Activities
    • Skiing
    • Hiking
    • Christmas
    • Mountain Adventures
    • Festivals
  • Attractions
    • Natural Attractions
    • Man-Made Attractions
  • Practical stuff
    • Getting Around
      • Driving
      • Train Travel
    • Accommodation
    • Eating & Drinking
  • Austrian Essentials
June 15, 2025

Activities

Mieders Alpine Coaster ride.
Mountain Adventures

How to Have Fun on the Mieders Alpine Coaster This Summer

May 27, 2025

The Mieders Alpine coaster or summer toboggan run is one of the top mountain attractions in the Innsbruck region. You will understand why once you’ve blitzed down the 2,8 km track for the first time. […]

Easter scene in Austria
Austria General

How to Spend Easter in Austria: The Best Markets, Concerts, and Skiing in 2025

March 1, 2025

Easter in Austria is also a celebration of spring. Find out where the best markets and opportunities for spring skiing is this year.
[…]

Inn Valley views from the Zirbenweg
Hiking

Zirbenweg Innsbruck – How to Easily Hike This High Alpine Trail

May 8, 2023

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, […]

Schlick 2000 is one of the ski resorts near Innsbruck.
Innsbruck

Why Skiing from Innsbruck Gets Better Every Year

November 21, 2022

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. […]

The Rattenberger Adventmarkt is one of the best Christmas markets in Austria.
Austria General

Where (and How) To Spend the Best Christmas in Austria

October 5, 2022

[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 […]

Golden Roof Christmas Market
Christmas

The 7 Best Innsbruck Christmas Markets To Visit This Year

September 3, 2022

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. […]

Hiking in Austria.
Austria General

Hiking in Austria: Explore This Beautiful Country on Foot

March 18, 2021

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 […]

Pictures on the Sound of Music Meadow.
Hiking

Sound of Music Trail: Sing-a-Long Hike to the Prettiest Meadow in Austria

February 25, 2021

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. […]

Lake Christmas Markets in Austria
Christmas

7 Authentic Austrian Christmas Markets to Visit at Least Once

September 12, 2020

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. […]

Stubai Zoo
Skiing

What Makes The Stubai Glacier Great For Skiing?

December 8, 2019

The Stubai Glacier is one of the best family ski resorts in Austria thanks to its lovely wide blue and red runs complimented by state-of-the-art infrastructure. The panoramic setting in the Stubai Alps and the […]

Posts pagination

1 2 3 »

Welcome!

About Linda

About Linda

From news journalist in South Africa to train conductor in Austria, this blog is a natural consequence of my love for writing and travelling. After living in the Austrian Tyrol for over ten years, I'm more inspired each day to share the wonderful experiences we've had with everyone planning to visit this beautiful country.Read more...

Fly and Stay

Like Us!

Book a train

Recent posts

Innsbruck's Maria Theresa Street.
Innsbruck

12 Amazing Things to Do in Innsbruck this Year

June 11, 2025

Finding things to do in Innsbruck is easy with lots of activities and attractions for everyone’s taste. Find out what to do and how in this detailed post by a local. […]

The Sightseer Bus is included in the Innsbruck Card.
Innsbruck

Innsbruck Card Itineraries Guaranteed to Save You Money

June 4, 2025

Learn why the Innsbruck Card is great value for money. My proposed itineraries are designed to help you visit the most attractions included in the card. […]

Mieders Alpine Coaster ride.
Mountain Adventures

How to Have Fun on the Mieders Alpine Coaster This Summer

May 27, 2025

The Mieders Alpine coaster or summer toboggan run is one of the top mountain attractions in the Innsbruck region. You will understand why once you’ve blitzed down the 2,8 km track for the first time. […]

View from Kaiserjägermuseum on the Bergisel in Innsbruck.
Innsbruck

Bergisel Ski Jump: More Great Reasons to Visit Beside Sport

April 22, 2025

The Bergisel ski jump is worth visiting for more reasons than sport. You can also learn about historic battles and do a scenic hike.
[…]

Triumphpforte in Innsbruck is an iconic archway.
Innsbruck

10 Innsbruck Old Town Attractions Not to Miss

April 13, 2025

Discover which Innsbruck old town attractions you must see. […]

Why Travel Tyrol?
About Linda

About Linda

Freelance writer, travel blogger, former news journalist, mom, photographer, wife.
After ten years living in the Austrian Tyrol, I'm more inspired each day to share the wonderful experiences we've had with everyone planning to visit this beautiful country.Read more...
Contact Me

Limit 2000 Characters

Select list(s) to subscribe to

Copyright © 2025 | MH Magazine WordPress Theme by MH Themes