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Discover the province of Salzburg, with the famous capital, those bustling ski resorts, quiet parks and nature reserves and the traditional country valleys and villages.

Swimming with a glacier view

Swimming with a Glacier View

On 15th November 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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Achensee - Sixenhof Museum of Local History

Silent Night – Discover the History

On 30th October 2019 By Steve In Salzburg, Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe 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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The Salzburg Alm Trail

Follow the Gentians on the Salzburg Alm Trail

On 15th October 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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Terrace with a view on the Mönchsberg at the Stieglkeller in Salzburg

The Salzburg Beer Route

On 2nd October 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 Almabtrieb at the Mayerlehenhütte in the Fuschlsee region of Salzburg

The Almabtrieb in Fuschl

On 4th September 2019 By Steve In Salzburg, Things To Do

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Gruberalm in the Fuschelsee region of the Salzkammergut is an idyllic mountain location, set at around 1000 metres above sea level. Cows graze on the alpine …

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The Grossglockner High Alpine Road connecting Salzburg and Carinthia

A Road With A View

On 5th August 2019 By Steve In Carinthia, Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amA trip up the Grossglockner High Alpine Road offers some stunning panoramic views of mountain scenery. The Grossglockner High Alpine Road opened in 1935 and is a …

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Kapitelplatz in Salzburg

Five Great Reasons to Make a Cultural Visit to Salzburg

On 9th July 2019 By Steve In Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amOver 7.6 million people from all over the world spend their holidays in the SalzburgerLand every year, and around 1.7 million of those guests visit the city …

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The Vega Observatory near Salzburg

Starlight in Salzburg

On 24th June 2019 By Steve In Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe new VEGA observatory in Obertrum near Salzburg is organising telescopic star tours. One of the most modern observatories in central Europe opened in August 2018 in …

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The Tappenkarsee near Kleinarl

Salzburg’s Surprising Waters

On 18th June 2019 By Steve In Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amMountain lakes and waterfalls in the Salzburger Land offer all kinds of surprises and some of them are especially impressive. The Tappenkarsee near Kleinarl (pictured above) is …

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Salzburgerland Alm Summer

SalzburgerLand Alm Summer

On 26th May 2019 By Steve In Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThere’s Always Something Going On In The Mountains Nowhere is it more beautiful in summer than on a mountain pasture – at least that’s what the many …

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