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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.

Terrace with a view on the Mönchsberg at the Stieglkeller in Salzburg

The Salzburg Beer Route

On 02/10/2019 By Steve In Beer, Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Salzburg Beer Route can count eleven breweries and numerous beer pubs in a city which is perhaps better known for its cultural offerings. But beer has …

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The Wieninger vineyard above Vienna

Walking in the Vienna Vineyards

On 30/09/2019 By Steve In Vienna, Wine

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amVienna and wine are closely linked. After all, Vienna is the only capital in Europe where wine growing is cultivated on a large scale. The vineyards on …

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A street in the Carinthian town of Gmünd

Visit Gmünd in Carinthia

On 28/09/2019 By Steve In Carinthia, Things To Do

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amGmünd, the ‘home of artists’ in Carinthia, is renowned for its amazingly lively cultural life. A William Turner exhibition in a small town in Upper Carinthia with …

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Hiking the Lynx Trail in eastern Austria

In the Footsteps of the Lynx

On 26/09/2019 By Steve In Lower Austria, Styria, Upper Austria

Last updated on April 27th, 2022 at 07:29 pmThe new Luchs-Trail (“lynx trail”) runs through three provinces and three important nature reserves. The 200 kilometre long trail leads in 11 stages from Reichraming in Upper …

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Autumn market in the Tiroler Oberland region

Autumn Markets in the Tiroler Oberland

On 24/09/2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Tiroler Oberland region is celebrating the coming of autumn with a number of farmer’s markets in the west of Tyrol. Three-country market Pfunds will be transformed …

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Burg Rappottenstein in the Waldviertel

Imposing Castles in the Waldviertel

On 22/09/2019 By Steve In Lower Austria

Last updated on July 25th, 2020 at 06:42 amThe castles in the Waldviertel have battled against the ravages of time and preserved their beauty over the centuries. Now the visitor can discover mighty walls and …

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Hiking the Ace of Hearts Trail in the East Tyrol

East Tyrol’s New Hiking Trail

On 20/09/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe stunning new “Herz-Ass” (‘Ace of Hearts’) hiking tour tours the remote Villgraten valley in five day stages. The Herz-Ass-Weg has nothing to do with games of …

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The banks of the River Danube in the Donau-Auen National Park

Woodland Views Along The Danube

On 16/09/2019 By Steve In Lower Austria, Things To Do

Last updated on May 11th, 2021 at 03:40 pmThe Donau-Auen National Park offers a unique water-meadow landscape for visitors to this part of eastern Austria. Looking at the course of the Danube from Vienna through …

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The Linzertorte in its home environment

The Linzer Torte – A Traditional Taste

On 12/09/2019 By Steve In Food, Upper Austria

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe first recipe for the Linzer Torte dates back more than 360 years. Recorded in a cookbook from 1653, the culinary composition is regarded as one of …

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Imst Harvest Festival

Imst Harvest Festival

On 10/09/2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Harvest Festival in Imst is taking place at the end of the month. The procession and celebrations, organised by the Imst Young Farmers Association, are scheduled …

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