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 […]
Activities
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 […]
Hiking
4 Days on the Stubai Höhenweg being mindful in the mountains
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 […]
Hiking
Why you should hike to the Olperer Hut in the Zillertal Alps
A scenic high Alpine road, a huge dam with emerald green water and one of the oldest mountain huts in the eastern Alps. This is what awaits you when you venture deep into the Ziller Valley […]
Activities
The Muttereralm – A Mountain Playpark for Young and Old
The Muttereralm is one of our favourite destinations for a mountain excursion close to Innsbruck. It is a magical place for families with kids of all ages. We’ve been going there since Mattheus was two […]
Hiking
Walk with Ghosts in the Leutascher Geisterklamm
Gorge of the Ghosts. This is the English translation for the Geisterklamm in Leutasch near Seefeld in Tirol. But don’t worry, the only scary thing about walking in this beautiful gorge is crossing the bridges […]