Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amFisherman Franz Blum is the son of fisherman Franz Blum and he in turn is the son of Franz Blum, who was also a fisherman. The third …
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Discover the different regions of Austria, from the high mountains to the west through to the fertile plains around Austria’s capital city.
The Dobratsch Nature Park near Villach
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Dobratsch Nature Park is situated on the Villacher Alpe in Carinthia. It has long been one of the Austrian regions which has dedicated itself to soft …
Continue readingTasty Winter Hut Specialities
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe “Via Culinaria” unites nine tourist routes and three hundred hosts who place great value on regional cuisine – and one of them specialises in mountain huts …
Continue readingFasching Procession in Imst
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe famous Imst Schemenlaufen carnival procession is scheduled for 09 February this year. The medieval carnival custom only takes place once every four years. According to tradition, …
Continue readingKaiser Maximilian Race in Seefeld
Last updated on August 11th, 2020 at 03:59 pmThe Kaiser Maximilian Lauf cross-country ski race is scheduled for the second weekend in January in Leutasch and Seefeld. This top-level VISMA Ski Classics race is part …
Continue readingA Golden Secret From The Land Of Volcanoes
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Vulkanland in Eastern Styria is a fertile region of Austria where volcanoes formed the landscape millions of years ago. Styrian farmers and winegrowers still benefit from …
Continue readingThe Snowiest Valley
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amIt’s official – the Pillersee valley has been the snowiest region and Hochfilzen the snowiest village in Tyrol since 2014. The ‘snowest valley’, located in the Kitzbühel …
Continue readingÖtz Valley Sheep Drive Recognised by UNESCO
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe traditional sheep drive across the Alps from the South Tyrol into the Ötztal has been listed by UNESCO as part of humanity’s cultural heritage. UNESCO this …
Continue readingThe Confectioners’ Ball in Vienna
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Zuckerbäckerball is the highlight of the Viennese ball season for those with a sweet tooth. For lovers of artistically designed and decorated cakes, the Zuckerbäckerball* in …
Continue readingSnowshoe Tour in the Kelchsau Valley
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Kelchsau valley is a side valley leading off from the town of Hopfgarten in the Tyrol. The region offers beautiful slopes and a unique panorama of …
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