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Christmas market at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna

Advent markets in Viennese palaces

On 13th November 2022 By Steve In Things To Do, Vienna

Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace and the Liechtenstein Garden Palace are all romantic backdrops for Advent markets in 2022. Every year during Advent in Vienna, palaces also provide the magnificent setting for Christmas markets alongside …

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Wachau advent market at Dürnstein Castle

Advent in the Wachau Valley

On 11th November 2022 By Steve In Lower Austria, Things To Do

A Christmas market at Dürnstein castle The Wachau Advent will charm visitors to the elegant Dürnstein castle in the Wachau valley region of Lower Austria on three weekends in December 2022. The courtyards of Dürnstein …

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Advent market on the Schlossberg in Graz

Advent Markets in Graz

On 9th November 2022 By Steve In Styria, Things To Do

The traditional Christmas market above the rooftops of Graz is a hive of activity during the Advent period. The alleys on the Schlossberg and the Kasematten are transformed into a large Christmas market on five …

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Advent Magic at Schloss Hellbrunn in Salzburg

Advent Magic in Hellbrunn Palace

On 7th November 2022 By Steve In Salzburg, Things To Do

Visitors to the Hellbrunn Advent Magic in Salzburg can expect a particularly romantic setting from 17 November to 24 December 2022. The entire area with its market stands is lit up by fairy lights and …

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The Christmas market in Hohenems

Christmas Market in Hohenems

On 5th November 2022 By Steve In Things To Do, Vorarlberg

The Christmas market in Hohenems is a small traditional event in the Advent period which takes place in front of the Hohenems Palace, an elegant Renaissance building. The square in front of the Hohenems Palace …

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Advent markets in Burgenland

Christmas Markets in Burgenland 2022

On 3rd November 2022 By Steve In Burgenland, Things To Do

The Austrian province of Burgenland features three Christmas markets held at castles owned by the Esterházy family during the Advent period. The Advent market at Forchtenstein Castle, built in the 15th century, will be open …

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The Kreuzbergl church in Klagenfurt

Fresh Air in Klagenfurt

On 21st June 2022 By Steve In Carinthia

Last updated on November 3rd, 2022 at 08:26 amThe Kreuzbergl is a popular recreation area close to the centre of the city of Klagenfurt in Carinthia and a favourite spot for walkers and runners. The …

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Kayaking on the Traunsee in Upper Austria

Water Sports on the Traunsee

On 6th June 2022 By Steve In Upper Austria

Last updated on June 21st, 2022 at 01:14 pmLake Traunsee in Upper Austria’s Salzkammergut region is a popular hub for water sports such as sailing, surfing or scuba diving. Lake Traunsee is 191 metres deep, …

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Swimming in the mountain streams near the Achensee in Austria

White-Water Swimming at the Achensee

On 3rd June 2022 By Steve In Tyrol

White-water swimming in crystal-clear mountain streams is just one of the refreshing adventures on offer at the Achensee lake in Tyrol. The play of colours in the water of the Achensee region alone is a …

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Diving in the Attersee in Upper Austria

Diving Experiences at the Attersee

On 1st June 2022 By Steve In Upper Austria

Divers can find some unusual attractions at the Attersee lake in Upper Austria. Here they can explore sites related to the prehistoric pile dwellings that are the reason for the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. …

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