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Alpine ballooning in the Kaiserwinkl

Alpine Ballooning in the Kaiserwinkl

On 29/11/2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amVisitors to the Kaiserwinkl region of the Tyrol can expect a lot of hot air from 25 January to 01 February 2020. The conditions for ballooning are …

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Tobogganing in the Stubai valley

Tobogganing in the Stubai Valley

On 27/11/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThere are ten natural toboggan runs in the Tyrol’s Stubai valley with a length of over 40 kilometres. The run from the Elfer lift is one of …

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Winter in Kartitsch

Winter Walking in the East Tyrol

On 25/11/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on November 14th, 2020 at 03:21 pmThe winter hiking village of Kartitsch offers relaxed walks on cleared trails in one of the most beautiful high valleys of the Alps. The region around the …

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Advent at Hohensalzburg Fortress

Advent Markets in Salzburg

On 21/11/2019 By Steve In Salzburg, Things To Do

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe scenery at Salzburg cathedral and in the Residenzplatz is a picture book image of an Advent in Austria. The largest Christmas market in the city opens …

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The Alpentherme in Bad Hofgastein

Spa Resorts with Tradition

On 19/11/2019 By Steve In Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amBack in the 19th century the Gastein Valley was already known for its water cures. Elegant hotels and villas were built which still exist to remind us …

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The Katschberg Adventweg

The Adventweg in Katschberg

On 17/11/2019 By Steve In Carinthia, Things To Do

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThose who want to experience a real mountain Advent might want to visit the Katschberg mountain in Carinthia. There at 1750 metres in altitude, visitors can head …

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Swimming with a glacier view

Swimming with a Glacier View

On 15/11/2019 By Steve In Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amLots of new things are happening this winter in Kaprun and with the TAUERN SPA resort complex. Starting from this winter, skiers will be able to ski …

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The scenery around Ginzling

Ginzling – A Magical Winter Village

On 10/11/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe mountaineering village of Ginzling at an altitude of 1,000m is a magnet for hikers, climbers and mountain sports enthusiasts in the summer months. In winter, the …

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Snowshoe hiking in the Bregenzerwald

Snowshoeing in the Vorarlberg

On 08/11/2019 By Steve In Vorarlberg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amGuided winter snowshoe hikes are organised at many resorts in this province in the west of Austria. Those who visit the region with their own transport will …

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The hamlet of Kirchplatzl on the Seefeld plateau

Five Spectacular Winter Walking Destinations

On 04/11/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on May 3rd, 2022 at 06:17 pmGlittering snow, crystal clear air and bright sunshine. More and more people are discovering the beauty of winter on well-prepared hiking trails. An added bonus are the …

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