Skiing
Schlick 2000 ski resort review
Schlick 2000 is a medium-sized ski resort in the Stubai Valley in the Austrian Tyrol. I can confidently say it’s my favourite ski resort near Innsbruck. This is a guide to help families and beginners […]
Activities
Skiing
Nostalgic skiing at Glungezer in Tyrol
The Glungezer ski resort above the Inn Valley in Austria is a best-kept secret of the locals. It’s a good thing I’m one of those locals. This insider’s guide will show you why you should […]
Skiing
9 Innsbruck ski resorts for a different skiing holiday
Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol in Austria, is an excellent destination for a skiing holiday with a difference. Why? Because the Olympia SkiWorld includes 9 Innsbruck ski resorts totalling 300 km of slopes. Overview of […]
Skiing
Your guide to the Stubai glacier ski resort in Austria
The Stubai glacier is one of the best family ski resorts in Austria. And this is not just us saying so. The big German ski resort review site Ski Info placed it third on its […]
Hiking
Experience golden autumn on the Tiefenbachklamm hike 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 […]
Winter
10 Things to do in Austria in winter if you don’t ski
Austria and Tyrol are synonymous with skiing holidays in winter. You may be surprised to find out there are many other exciting and satisfying things to do in Austria in winter. 1. Tobogganing Another way […]
Winter
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 […]
Hiking
The Zirbenweg trail – the ultimate beginner’s hike in the Austrian Alps
The Zirbenweg trail or stone pine trail is one of the best Innsbruck hiking experiences and the ultimate beginner’s trail in the Austrian Alps. We certainly return every year to walk this 7km trail lined […]
Hiking
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 […]
Mountain Adventures
The Mieders Alpine coaster – fast like a lightning bolt
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 2,8km track for the first time. Which […]