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Urban Architecture in Vienna

On 19th May 2022 By Steve In Vienna

Jewels of city architecture The Viennese call the shining golden sphere made of leaves at the top of the Secession “Krauthappel” (cabbage head). The exhibition house, built in 1898 by Joseph Maria Olbrich, is one …

A view over the Wachau region of Austria

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Austria

On 6th May 2022 By Steve In General

Austria has 12 sites on the list maintained by UNESCO as part of the world heritage of natural or cultural treasures. Austria’s World Heritage Sites are listed from west to east below: 1. Salzburg Historic …

Lake Achen – The Achensee

On 3rd May 2022 By Steve In Tyrol

Lake Achen is the largest lake in the Tyrol and definitely one of the most spectacular . The blue-green waters are up to 400 feet deep, while the steep mountainsides to the east and west …

View of the Lechquellen mountains in the Austrian province of Vorarlberg

10 Places to See in Vorarlberg

On 1st May 2022 By Steve In Vorarlberg

Last updated on May 17th, 2022 at 08:42 amThe Vorarlberg is Austria’s westernmost province with plenty of things to do and places to see in its various mountain regions and on the shores of Lake …

The Zillertalbahn steam train to Mayrhofen

Zillertalbahn – Ziller Valley Railway

On 30th April 2022 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on May 2nd, 2022 at 08:55 amRailway romantics are always in for a summer treat in the Ziller valley. The steam train operated by the Zillertalbahn starts its new season at the beginning …

White-water rafting on the Saalach river near Lofer

White-Water Rafting in Lofer

On 27th April 2022 By Steve In Salzburg

The river Saalach near Lofer is wild and turbulent, perfect for a rafting trip. But those who have never tried it before should not be too intimidated by the white water and the waves Beginners …

Innsbruck Summer Events 2022

On 26th April 2022 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Innsbruck likes to market itself as an ‘alpine-urban’ city and the summer events in the city are a good mixture between active and cultural (and sometimes both together!)… Sporting Events in Innsbruck Unsurprisingly, given the …

Irrsee Lake in the Salzkammergut

On 22nd April 2022 By Steve In Upper Austria

The Irrsee is a smaller lake to the north of the Mondsee in the province of Upper Austria. It is supposedly the warmest lake in the Salzkammergut region of Austria, with water temperatures which can …

View of grapes and the Danube river in the Wachau region

Wachau Valley

On 21st April 2022 By Steve In Lower Austria

Last updated on May 1st, 2022 at 11:57 amLower Austria’s Wachau valley region is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Not only that, but it has also been declared a location …

On the cycle path at Lake Constance in Vorarlberg

The Walgau-Rhine Valley-Lake Constance Cycle Route

On 17th April 2022 By Steve In Vorarlberg

Two rivers, the Ill and the Rhine, accompany cyclists on their 67.5-kilometre route from the Alpine town of Bludenz to the shores of Lake Constance in Vorarlberg. The cycle tour to Lake Constance begins in …