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Paddling Through Deserted Mineshafts

On 29th May 2020 By Steve In Carinthia, Things To Do

Canoe underground on a trip through a disused mine near the Austrian and Slovenian border . If you are looking for an extraordinary adventure, one that is maybe unique in Europe, you can take part …

Sailing on Lake Constance

On 24th May 2020 By Steve In Vorarlberg

Lake Constance in the west Austrian province of Vorarlberg is a wonderful spot for a swim. But it is equally attractive for sailors. West wind, east wind or even the foehn from the south? Those …

The Iron Curtain Bike Trail in Austria

On 18th May 2020 By Steve In Burgenland, Lower Austria, Upper Austria

Cyclists can explore some more recent history on the 700-kilometre-long “Iron Curtain Trail” as it makes it way through Austria. Up until 1989 the Iron Curtain divided Europe into East and West – a barrier …

Hiking Through Osttirol

On 15th May 2020 By Steve In Tyrol

Part of the attraction of long-distance hiking is the solitude. Lonely trails running between gurgling streams and eagles circling peaks of over 3000 metres. Multi-day tours also let you experience your own mind and allow …

The walk to the Ursulaquelle on the Hochrindl

Secrets of the Hochrindl Woods

On 11th May 2020 By Steve In Carinthia

Dark green spruce, lush meadows, with houses and farms in between: the unique surroundings of the Hochrindl alpine pass at 1500 metres in the Nockberge mountains of Carinthia. The Ursulaquelle spring at the heart of …

The Wälderbähnle steam train in the Bregenzerwald

In The Rhythms Of Bygone Days

On 6th May 2020 By Steve In Things To Do, Vorarlberg

For many years the transport of goods in the Bregenzerwald region of the Vorarlberg was carried out on carts and mule tracks. The authorities decided to build a rail link through the area at the …

Austrian Tourist Industry To Reopen

On 28th April 2020 By Steve In General

The Austrian government today announced that hotels and other guest accommodation will be allowed to open for the summer season from May 29, 2020. Tourist accommodation has been officially closed since the end of March …

The Stone Pine Trail in Obergurgl

On 25th April 2020 By Steve In Tyrol

The interactive Stone Pine Trail above the Tyrolean village of Obergurgl tells the story of the trees and the other natural features in the area. The stone pine, a conifer which grows up near the …

Klosterneuburg Abbey

On 20th April 2020 By Steve In Lower Austria

The huge complex of Klosterneuburg Abbey in Lower Austria is definitely eye-catching. The two towers of the abbey church, the red tiled roofs and green crests of the abbey buildings rise high over the surrounding …

The Nockalmstrasse panoramic route in Carinthia

Nockalmstrasse Panoramic Road

On 16th April 2020 By Steve In Carinthia

The Nockalmstrasse is a panoramic route through the Nockberge nature reserve in Carinthia with the village of Innerkrems at one end and Ebene Reichenau at the other. The 34-kilometre toll road with its 52 bends …