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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 …

Upstream surfing in the Tiroler Oberland

INN.ACTION Outdoor Programme 2020

On 30th June 2020 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

The Tiroler Oberland region is offering its INN.ACTION outdoor programme for the second year running in the mountains and waters of the Upper Tyrol. The programme is being held for one week each in July, …

Paddling Through Deserted Mineshafts

On 29th May 2020 By Steve In Carinthia, Things To Do

Canoe underground on a trip through a disused mine near the Austrian and Slovenian border . If you are looking for an extraordinary adventure, one that is maybe unique in Europe, you can take part …

The Wälderbähnle steam train in the Bregenzerwald

In The Rhythms Of Bygone Days

On 6th May 2020 By Steve In Things To Do, Vorarlberg

For many years the transport of goods in the Bregenzerwald region of the Vorarlberg was carried out on carts and mule tracks. The authorities decided to build a rail link through the area at the …

Palm Sunday Traditions in Styria

On 26th February 2020 By Steve In Styria, Things To Do

In many regions of Austria it is customary to bless bound ‘bushes’ of branches on Palm Sunday during a procession through the village or in front of the church. People hope that the blessed ‘palm’ …

Fasching Procession in Imst

On 10th January 2020 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

The famous Imst Schemenlaufen carnival procession is scheduled for 09 February this year. The medieval carnival custom only takes place once every four years. According to tradition, it is reserved for men only and has …

The Kaiser Maximilian crosscountry ski race in Seefeld

Kaiser Maximilian Race in Seefeld

On 4th January 2020 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

The Kaiser Maximilian Lauf cross-country ski race is scheduled for the second weekend in January in Leutasch and Seefeld. This top-level VISMA Ski Classics race is part of the Endurance Ski Championships and can boast …

The Confectioners’ Ball in Vienna

On 10th December 2019 By Steve In Food, Things To Do, Vienna

The Zuckerbäckerball is the highlight of the Viennese ball season for those with a sweet tooth. For lovers of artistically designed and decorated cakes, the Zuckerbäckerball* in the Vienna Hofburg is worth a visit for …

Mille Miglia Visits Seefeld

On 3rd December 2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

The best-known classic car race in the world is for the first time being held in winter and will make a stop in Seefeld in Tirol on 05 December 2019. The famous oldtimer race started …

Alpine Ballooning in the Kaiserwinkl

On 29th November 2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Visitors to the Kaiserwinkl region of the Tyrol can expect a lot of hot air from 25 January to 01 February 2020. The conditions for ballooning are much better in winter than in summer and …