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May 15, 2025

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Baroque Hall Stiftskeller St Peter.
Salzburg

Mozart dinner concert in Salzburg – an honest review

August 1, 2018

If there’s a city that can pull off a touristic Mozart dinner concert, it’s the composer’s birthplace of Salzburg in Austria. The musicians and singers are mostly trained at the famous Mozarteum and the meal […]

Gambrinus at Gauderfest
Ziller Valley

Come to the Gauderfest in Austria in May (and Forget About Oktoberfest)

May 8, 2018

2023 Dates: 4 May to 7 May The Gauderfest is Austria’s biggest folk festival showcasing the best Austrian traditions. With a special beer brewed especially for the Gauderfest, it’s safe to say it’s also the […]

Altstadt Hotel Hofwirt Salzburg interior
Accommodation

Honest review of Altstadt Hotel Hofwirt Salzburg

April 2, 2018

The Altstadt Hotel Hofwirt Salzburg is ideal for travellers who need a clean and comfortable room to return to after exploring this beautiful Austrian city. It’s conveniently located close to everything and the substantial breakfast […]

The Sightseer Bus is included in the Innsbruck Card.
Innsbruck

Innsbruck Card Review: Itineraries to Help You Save Money

December 4, 2017

[Updated July 2022] The Innsbruck Card is one of the best value for money tourist cards I have come across. Not only does it include the popular, but pricey, Nordkette cable car, but also the […]

The view over Salzburg from the Hohensalzburg Fortress included in the Salzburg Card.
Salzburg

Salzburg Card review and proposed itineraries

October 21, 2017

Salzburg has a lot more to offer than a few Sound of Music filming locations. The Salzburg Card provides the proof with free access to 24 world class attractions including the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Hellbrunn Palace […]

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 […]

Melchboden viewpoint on Zillertal High Alpine Road.
Ziller Valley

Let the Zillertal High Alpine Road feed your wanderlust

September 10, 2017

If the prospect of a road trip excites you, the Zillertal High Alpine Road or Zillertaler Höhenstraße in Tyrol, Austria is a must-drive route. Whether part of a long road trip or just a day […]

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 […]

Lake Achensee in Austria.
Achensee

Lake Achen – a summer holiday paradise in Austria

May 10, 2017

The Achensee or Lake Achen is the largest Alpine lake in the Austrian Tyrol. Nestled between the Karwendel and Rofan massifs, it’s rightly called the “Fjord of the Alps”. From the lakeside villages and beaches […]

The Grawa Alm in the Stubai Valley, Tyrol, Austria.
Stubai Valley

4 Favourite Things to Do in Stubai in Summer

April 19, 2017

We love visiting the Stubai Valley in summer. It’s close to our home, and many of the attractions are free. Having a picnic at Klaus Äuele Kids Park tops our list mainly because we can […]

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