The mountaineering village of Ginzling at an altitude of 1,000m is a magnet for hikers, climbers and mountain sports enthusiasts in the summer months. In winter, the village is transformed into a romantic winter wonderland. …
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Snowshoeing in the Vorarlberg
Guided winter snowshoe hikes are organised at many resorts in this province in the west of Austria. Those who visit the region with their own transport will be able to join up with a guided …
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Five Spectacular Winter Walking Destinations
Glittering snow, crystal clear air and bright sunshine. More and more people are discovering the beauty of winter on well-prepared hiking trails. An added bonus are the documented positive health effects of getting out and …
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The Bregenzerwald in Vorarlberg
The Bregenzerwald is an area of rolling hills, mountain valleys and small villages in the area to the east of Bregenz and between the border with Germany and the main Ill valley running towards the …
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Silent Night – Discover the History
The 200th anniversary of this renowned Christmas carol was celebrated last year. Originally strongly associated with the Tyrol and especially with the Ziller valley region, ‘Silent Night’ (or, to give it its proper name, “Stille …
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Winter Walking Around Innsbruck
When the days get shorter and darker, some of us like to curl up at home. But getting out and about in the fresh air has a positive effect on the body. Regular walks stimulate …
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Austria’s National Day
The Austrian ‘Nationalfeiertag’, as the National Day is called in German, is celebrated each year on October 26. Why then? It is the anniversary of the Austria’s Declaration of Neutrality in 1955 which was part …
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Biking to the Source of the Isar
The Isar river begins its way to the Danube and the Black Sea high in the Hinterau valley in the Austrian Tyrol. Surrounded by the Karwendel mountain the source of the Isar is produced from …
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The Thayatal National Park
The National Park Thayatal in the north of the Waldviertel region of Lower Austria protects a romantic valley landscape full of different animals. This area on the border with the Czech Republic is home to …
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Innsbruck’s Christmas Markets
Innsbruck is offering a special Advent guided walk around the different Christmas markets in the city. Each of the enchanting Christmas markets has its own character: for romantics or families, high above the city or …
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