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The Bregenzerwald in the Vorarlberg

The Bregenzerwald in Vorarlberg

On 02/11/2019 By Steve In Vorarlberg

Last updated on May 1st, 2022 at 11:13 amThe Bregenzerwald is an area of rolling hills, mountain valleys and small villages in the area to the east of Bregenz and between the border with Germany …

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Achensee - Sixenhof Museum of Local History

Silent Night – Discover the History

On 30/10/2019 By Steve In Salzburg, Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on May 3rd, 2022 at 06:18 pmThe 200th anniversary of this renowned Christmas carol was celebrated last year. Originally strongly associated with the Tyrol and especially with the Ziller valley region, ‘Silent Night’ …

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Winter walking trail near Innsbruck

Winter Walking Around Innsbruck

On 28/10/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on October 13th, 2020 at 04:30 pmWhen the days get shorter and darker, some of us like to curl up at home. But getting out and about in the fresh air has a …

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The Isar River

Biking to the Source of the Isar

On 23/10/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on July 2nd, 2021 at 08:32 amThe Isar river begins its way to the Danube and the Black Sea high in the Hinterau valley in the Austrian Tyrol. Surrounded by the Karwendel mountain …

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Christmas markets in Innsbruck

Innsbruck’s Christmas Markets

On 19/10/2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amInnsbruck is offering a special Advent guided walk around the different Christmas markets in the city. Each of the enchanting Christmas markets has its own character: for …

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A chapel in the Leutasch valley

An Advent Like It Used To Be

On 17/10/2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on July 2nd, 2021 at 08:33 amSeasonal traditions are still alive and kicking in the Leutasch valley on the Olympiaregion Seefeld plateau. Guided evening chapel walks are organised by torchlight every Friday and …

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The Salzburg Alm Trail

Follow the Gentians on the Salzburg Alm Trail

On 15/10/2019 By Steve In Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Salzburger Almenweg leads to more than 100 alpine pastures in the Pongau in stages that can be mixed and matched according to anyone’s needs. The pleasant …

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Winter walking nights in Tyrol

Winter Walking Nights in the Stubai Valley

On 11/10/2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Stubai valley is offering special illuminated evening walks in the snowy landscape of the Natur Aktiv Park Klaus Ă„uele this winter. The winter hiking nights will …

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Historic Waterwheel

Historic Water Power in Hall in Tirol

On 09/10/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe mighty water wheels turn constantly in the reconstruction of the historic waterworks at the Hall Mint. The water-powered drive for the cylindrical stamping machine, which was …

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The Charterhouse of Aggsbach

Experience the Stillness of a Monastery

On 04/10/2019 By Steve In Lower Austria, Things To Do

Last updated on April 21st, 2022 at 10:24 pmThe Charterhouse of Aggsbach in the Wachau region of Lower Austria shows how Carthusian monks once lived. Carthusian monks saw themselves as a community of hermits. They …

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