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Magical Moments at the Weissensee

On 30th July 2021 By Steve In Carinthia

The turquoise waters of the Weissensee in Carinthia make it a popular summer destination for sunbathers and swimmers. Hardly surprising, as the water in Carinthia’s highest bathing lake – at an altitude of almost 1,000 …

Fly Fishing in a Mountain Stream

On 23rd April 2021 By Steve In Carinthia, Things To Do

Fly fishing is considered the supreme discipline in angling. The mountain streams of Austria offer scenic and relaxing experiences on the water for both beginners and experts. If you want to become a fly fisherman, …

Under the Walnut Tree

On 21st April 2021 By Steve In Carinthia, Food

Former university and college professor Maria Wedenigg has switched into a second career producing walnut oil in the southern Austrian province of Carinthia. While she was working as a professor she found little time to …

The Tscheppa Gorge

On 30th September 2020 By Steve In Carinthia

A day out to the Tscheppa gorge in southern Carinthia includes impressive waterfalls, a ‘fairy meadow’ and a barefoot walking trail. A gorge walk can often be a welcome diversion on a hot summer day. …

Along the Border

On 16th August 2020 By Steve In Carinthia, Tyrol

The Karnische Höhenweg (the ‘Carnic High Route’) stretches along the Austrian border with Italy for 150 kilometres. Its shorter and official name is “KHW 403” but it is better known as part of the “Peace …

Sleeping in a Mountain Barn

On 28th July 2020 By Steve In Carinthia

In days gone by, farmers in Central Carinthia used to build small wooden buildings near their farms called ‘Troadkasten’. The tower-shaped wooden houses were a place to store supplies and seeds, to keep them separate …

Hiking around the Weissensee in Carinthia

Gliding over the Weissensee

On 22nd June 2020 By Steve In Carinthia

Reflections of the surrounding mountains shimmer in the turquoise waters of Carinthia’s Weissensee, one of the highest bathing lakes in southern Austria. Soft tourism and sustainability are the philosophy at the Weissensee. The 76 square …

The Turracher Höhe Lake Trail

On 15th June 2020 By Steve In Carinthia, Styria

Hiking on the Three Lakes Trail on the border between Carinthia and Styria is a family-friendly trail with plenty to keep children interested. The Turracher Höhe is a mountain pass on the northern border of …

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 …

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 …