Hiking
Sound of Music Trail: Sing-a-Long Hike to the Prettiest Meadow in Austria
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. […]
Destinations
Salzburg
8 Best Day Trips From Salzburg to Suit Everyone’s Taste
Salzburg is ideally located for day trips to some of the prettiest cities, villages, and natural attractions in Austria and neighbouring Germany. Here are 10 of the best day trips from Salzburg to consider when you’re using the city as a base when visiting Austria. […]
Natural Attractions
Werfen Ice Caves – How to See the Eisriesenwelt in Austria
Visiting the Werfen ice caves near Salzburg in Austria is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for all lovers of natural wonders. Getting to the mouth of the cave via cable car and hiking trails before entering the Eisriesenwelt is part of what makes this a must-visit attraction for anyone who is able and fit. […]
Man-Made Attractions
Zillertal Beer Brewery Tour: New BrauKunstHaus Reveals Ancient Traditions
Zillertal Bier has been brewed by the same family and in the same Tyrolean village for more than 500 years. Beer lovers and culture vultures can now tour the brewery and experience the art and […]
Innsbruck
Ambras Castle in Innsbruck | Is It Worth Visiting?
Ambras Castle or Schloss Ambras is one of Innsbruck’s most popular attractions and for a good reason. The medieval fortress turned into a Renaissance castle is not only in a beautiful setting but home to […]
Salzburg
The Sound of Music in Salzburg – What’s Left 50 Years Later?
Over the last half-century, the Austrian city of Salzburg has become synonymous with The Sound Of Music. Who could have guessed that more than 50 years after its release in March 1965, there would still […]
Skiing
What Makes The Stubai Glacier Great For Skiing?
The Stubai Glacier is one of the best family ski resorts in Austria thanks to its lovely wide blue and red runs complimented by state-of-the-art infrastructure. The panoramic setting in the Stubai Alps and the […]
Vienna
The Best Classical Concerts In Vienna
Attending one or more classical concerts in Vienna is an opportunity not to be missed by music lovers. No other city can claim to have been home to a more impressive list of composers. Mozart, […]
Attractions
Rhine Falls Switzerland: What to See on a Day Visit
The Rhine Falls in Switzerland is the biggest waterfall in Europe by volume. Because pictures don’t do it justice, I put together this guide to experience it up close and personal. Whether you want to […]
Innsbruck
Why Skiing From Innsbruck Gets Even Better This Year
Skiing from Innsbruck is a great opportunity to combine time on the slopes with sightseeing and non-skiing related activities. The new Innsbruck Ski PLUS City Pass includes 13 ski resorts and all the main sightseeing attractions. […]