The Hohenzollern waterfall near Bad Ischl in Upper Austria was a popular destination for excursions back in the days of the Emperor Franz Joseph I. The 20-metre-high Hohenzollern waterfall is hidden in the middle of …
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Category: Regions of Austria
Discover the different regions of Austria, from the high mountains to the west through to the fertile plains around Austria’s capital city.
Paragliding in the Bregenzerwald
The Niedere and Diedamskopf mountains in the Bregenzerwald in Vorarlberg are among the best flying areas in Europe for paragliders. Some days the skies in certain places in the Bregenzerwald are speckled with colour – …
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Things to do in Innsbruck
Last updated on April 26th, 2022 at 11:10 amAnyone arriving into Innsbruck airport will enjoy stunning views of the Austrian Alps and the centre of Innsbruck as they head in shortly before landing. It can …
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Hermitage Hike above Saalfelden
A beautiful hike, wonderful views and perhaps even a conversation with a hermit can be combined in Saalfelden-Leogang in SalzburgerLand. A bright white chapel nestles picturesquely against the rock north of Saalfelden, above Lichtenfels Castle …
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Attersee Lake
Last updated on May 1st, 2022 at 01:42 pmLake Attersee is the largest of the chain of lakes in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria. In fact, it has a claim to be the largest …
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Cyclists can enjoy the broad beds of reeds, the vineyards and the steppes of the Pannonian Plain along this 125-kilometre-long tour around the Neusiedler See in Burgenland. Cyclists can choose whether to cycle clockwise or …
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Wildenstein Waterfall
The Wildenstein waterfall in Carinthia is one of the highest free-falling waterfalls in Europe, with a drop of 54 metres. Near the Klopeiner See in southern Carinthia, this special natural spectacle is worth a visit. …
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Hallstatt – Austria’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Last updated on May 6th, 2022 at 09:26 amHallstatt in the Upper Austrian Salzkammergut region is considered by many to be the most beautiful village in Austria. Situated at the foot of the Dachstein mountains, …
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Spring Walks in the Vineyards of Lower Austria
“In die Grean gehen” – going into the green countryside with the wine grower – is a springtime tradition in the Weinviertel region of Lower Austria. The locals in the Weinviertel have been reviving an …
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Herbal Hiking in Vorarlberg
Guided hikes in several regions in Vorarlberg encourage you to discover more about the herbal plants which have been traditionally used in the area. Visitors can choose from a number of specialised tours in Vorarlberg: …
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