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May 15, 2025

Hiking

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, […]

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. […]

Olperer suspension bridge
Hiking

Olpererhütte Hike – Is It Worth It For An Epic Photo?

August 23, 2019

The Olpererhütte or Olperer Hut hike is best known for one of the most Instagrammable spots in the Zillertal Alps – a suspension bridge over a stream with an emerald green dam and mountain peaks […]

Friedberg Castle Tyrol Austria
Hiking

2 villages, 2 castles, 2 churches – 1 historic circular trail

July 22, 2018

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 […]

Autumn foliage on the Tiefenbachklamm hike in Austria.
Alpbachtal Seenland

Why You Should Hike The Tiefenbachklamm in Austria

October 15, 2017

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 […]

Hikers on a bridge on the Wilde Wasser Weg in Austria's Stubai Valley.
Hiking

Sulzenauhütte Trail – The Most Beautiful Family Hike in Austria?

August 7, 2017

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 […]

Starkenburger Hütte, Stubai Höhenweg.
Hiking

4 Days on the Stubai Höhenweg being mindful in the mountains

July 21, 2017

By Karin Robertson We recently decided to veer away from giving stuff for birthdays and Christmas in favour of new experiences. Staying in huts along half of the Stubai Höhenweg or Stubai High Trail became […]

Geisterklamm
Hiking

How to Hike the Geisterklamm for a Ghostly Walk from Austria to Germany

April 30, 2017

Geisterklamm literally means gorge of the ghosts. But don´t worry, the only scary thing about hiking the Geisterklamm is crossing the bridges where the Leutascher Ache (name of the river) flows up to 75 metres […]

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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...

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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.
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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. […]

Exploring around the Hafelekarspitze.
Innsbruck

How to Ride the Innsbruck Cable Car from Bottom to Top

April 1, 2025

Taking the Innsbruck cable car to the top of the Nordkette mountain is a must when visiting the capital of Tyrol. This is how. […]

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.
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Austria Vignette
Driving

What is the Austrian Vignette? (+ 2025 Prices and Options)

January 1, 2025

The Austrian vignette is a toll sticker or digital permit to drive on the motorways in Austria. Failure to buy the vignette for Austria can result in a spot fine of at least €120. You can avoid this by learning all about the vignette options, prices, and where to buy it before driving in Austria. […]

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