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
Austria General
Celebrating Easter in Austria: The Best Markets, Concerts, and Skiing
Easter in Austria is a time to experience Austrian traditions at their best. Plan your Easter holidays in Austria with this guide to the best markets, music concerts, and resorts for an Easter ski break. […]
Austria General
Where (And How) To Spend The Best Christmas In Austria
[Updated December 2019] Celebrating Christmas in Austria is guaranteed to leave you with a lifetime of fond memories, no matter in which city or village you choose to stay. But just in case you’re unable […]
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
Glungezer Ski Resort: It’s Small, But You’ll Love It
[UPDATED March 2021] The Glungezer ski resort near Innsbruck in Austria is the best-kept secret of local winter sports enthusiasts. Major upgrades to their lift infrastructure have put them up there with the best in […]
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 […]
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
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 […]