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The 'sunset steps' at the Molo in Bregenz

Lake Constance Promenade in Bregenz

On 14th June 2021 By Steve In Vorarlberg

The shoreline of Lake Constance near Bregenz is a spectacular location which draws visitors every day throughout the year. Many like to stroll around the park area between the modern harbour in Bregenz and the …

The Salzburg cycle path along the Salzach

Cycling around Salzburg

On 9th June 2021 By Steve In Salzburg

The 24-kilometre cycle path through Salzburg runs mainly along the river Salzach and offers great views of some of the major sights in the city. Biking the full trail, which the city authorities market as …

The Augartenbucht in Graz

On 7th June 2021 By Steve In Styria

Graz has seen another green space open up in the last 12 months. The Augartenbucht is a peaceful retreat in the Augarten Park on the banks of the Mur river. The Augartenbucht (‘Augarten Bay’) is …

The Hofgarten in Innsbruck

On 31st May 2021 By Steve In Tyrol

Imperial flair and cool shady spots make the centrally-located Hofgarten an extremely popular peaceful retreat at the heart of the Tyrolean city of Innsbruck. Innsbruck’s Imperial Gardens have existed since the early 15th century. Back …

Cycling the Austrian Rhine

On 26th May 2021 By Steve In Vorarlberg

“Upstream or downstream?” is what you have to ask yourself. If, for example, the Föhn wind is blowing from the south, it is better to choose Feldkirch as the starting point and cycle from there …

The Grubigstein in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena

The Sunny Side of the Zugspitze

On 17th May 2021 By Steve In Tyrol

Visitors to the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena – the Austrian region around Germany’s highest mountain – can relax and enjoy the natural surroundings and time-honoured traditions in five small villages. The Tiroler Zugspitz Arena is made …

An aerial view of the town of Mondsee in Upper Austria

Mondsee Lake

On 14th May 2021 By Steve In Upper Austria

Last updated on May 17th, 2021 at 08:32 amThe Mondsee is an attractive lake in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria. Sometimes referred to as ‘Moon Lake’ (the German word for ‘moon’ is ‘Mond’), the …

Donau-Auen National Park

On 11th May 2021 By Steve In Lower Austria, Nature

The Donau-Auen National Park is a nature reserve which covers the Danube river as it flows from Austrian capital city Vienna through to the Slovakian border at Hainburg. The name Donau-Auen literally means ‘the Danube …

Fountains in Vienna

On 10th May 2021 By Steve In Vienna

Water from the mountain springs far away gushes out of the historic fountains in Vienna, as well as from the everyday household taps. Vienna can be explored from very different perspectives and the city’s numerous …

Plätten Rides in the Salzkammergut

On 5th May 2021 By Steve In Styria, Upper Austria

Try a gondola ride with a difference on the waters of the Salzkammergut… Passengers sit comfortably on wooden benches and can use the time to take in the beautiful landscape and the colours of the …