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. […]
Salzburg
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. […]
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 […]
Austria General
The best cities in Austria to visit this year
Which are the best cities to visit in Austria? This is a question I often get, especially from first-time visitors. My short answer is Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck. Read on for the long one. […]
Salzburg
Mozart dinner concert in Salzburg – an honest review
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 […]
Accommodation
Honest review of Altstadt Hotel Hofwirt Salzburg
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 […]
Salzburg
Salzburg To Hallstatt Day Trip – The Essential Planning Guide
A day trip from Salzburg to Hallstatt is one of the most popular excursions in Austria. But trying to figure out how to get from Salzburg to Hallstatt turns out to be harder than anticipated. […]
Salzburg
Salzburg Card review and proposed itineraries
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 […]