Skiing
The Best Austrian Ski Resorts Revealed
Austrian ski resorts are in a class of their own. Don’t come looking for one massive ski area next to another like you would find in France. Austria’s ski appeal rather lies in a choice […]
Activities
Blog
Christmas in Austria – the best places to visit, the markets, the traditions
Christmas in Austria is filled with centuries-old traditions that still come alive today in homes and on town squares around the country. There are plenty of reasons to visit Austria at Christmas time – from […]
Winter
Winter in Austria for non-skiers
Austria and Tyrol are synonymous with skiing holidays in winter. However, there are many other great things to do in Austria in winter. From Christmas markets to tobogganing and music concerts to relaxing in a […]
Hiking
2 villages, 2 castles, 2 churches – 1 historic circular trail
A brochure for the historic circular trail between the villages of Volders and Wattens in Austria sat on my bedside table for two years. Until one perfect spring morning when my friend Petra and I […]
Festivals
The Kufstein Knights’ Festival – a celebration of the Middle Ages
Would you like to know what life was like in a medieval castle? Then visit the Kufstein Knights’ Festival in Austria over the Pentecost long weekend. For four days the Kufstein Fortress grounds are transformed […]
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 […]
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
Skiing near Innsbruck, the capital of Tyrol in Austria, makes for a varied ski holiday with a difference. Why? Because there are 9 ski resorts near Innsbruck, totalling 300 piste kilometres, which make up the […]
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 […]