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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.

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Salzburg – Summer 2020

On 21st July 2020 By Steve In Salzburg, Things To Do

Summer 2020 has meant a big change for some of the events in the famous Austrian city of Salzburg. But one of the major occasions in the city’s year is still going ahead… The Salzburg …

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Cycling around the Salzkammergut

Cycling Through the Salzkammergut

On 27th June 2020 By Steve In Salzburg, Styria, Upper Austria

Last updated on May 14th, 2021 at 08:05 pmThe Salzkammergut Bike Route connects thirteen lakes in three of Austria’s provinces. The entire route is just under 340 kilometres in length and, for cyclists who are …

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Kaiserschmarren in a mountain hut

Tasty Winter Hut Specialities

On 21st January 2020 By Steve In Food, Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe “Via Culinaria” unites nine tourist routes and three hundred hosts who place great value on regional cuisine – and one of them specialises in mountain huts …

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The Rauris valley

Ice Climbing in the Rauris Valley

On 1st December 2019 By Steve In Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amWinter brings visitors who are looking for a vertical challenge to the Rauris valley in the Austrian province of Salzburg. The Eisarena Kolm Saigurn is the largest …

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Advent at Hohensalzburg Fortress

Advent Markets in Salzburg

On 21st November 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 19th November 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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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 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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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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