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Christmas market at Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna

Advent markets in Viennese palaces

On 13th November 2022 By Steve In Things To Do, Vienna

Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace and the Liechtenstein Garden Palace are all romantic backdrops for Advent markets in 2022. Every year during Advent in Vienna, palaces also provide the magnificent setting for Christmas markets alongside …

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Wachau advent market at Dürnstein Castle

Advent in the Wachau Valley

On 11th November 2022 By Steve In Lower Austria, Things To Do

A Christmas market at Dürnstein castle The Wachau Advent will charm visitors to the elegant Dürnstein castle in the Wachau valley region of Lower Austria on three weekends in December 2022. The courtyards of Dürnstein …

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Advent market on the Schlossberg in Graz

Advent Markets in Graz

On 9th November 2022 By Steve In Styria, Things To Do

The traditional Christmas market above the rooftops of Graz is a hive of activity during the Advent period. The alleys on the Schlossberg and the Kasematten are transformed into a large Christmas market on five …

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Advent Magic at Schloss Hellbrunn in Salzburg

Advent Magic in Hellbrunn Palace

On 7th November 2022 By Steve In Salzburg, Things To Do

Visitors to the Hellbrunn Advent Magic in Salzburg can expect a particularly romantic setting from 17 November to 24 December 2022. The entire area with its market stands is lit up by fairy lights and …

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The Christmas market in Hohenems

Christmas Market in Hohenems

On 5th November 2022 By Steve In Things To Do, Vorarlberg

The Christmas market in Hohenems is a small traditional event in the Advent period which takes place in front of the Hohenems Palace, an elegant Renaissance building. The square in front of the Hohenems Palace …

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Advent markets in Burgenland

Christmas Markets in Burgenland 2022

On 3rd November 2022 By Steve In Burgenland, Things To Do

The Austrian province of Burgenland features three Christmas markets held at castles owned by the Esterházy family during the Advent period. The Advent market at Forchtenstein Castle, built in the 15th century, will be open …

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Crankworx Innsbruck

Innsbruck Summer Events 2022

On 26th April 2022 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Innsbruck likes to market itself as an ‘alpine-urban’ city and the summer events in the city are a good mixture between active and cultural (and sometimes both together!)… Sporting Events in Innsbruck Unsurprisingly, given the …

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The Hohentweil steam ship on Lake Constance

Nostalgic Boat Trips on Lake Constance

On 27th April 2021 By Steve In Things To Do, Vorarlberg

An excursion on one of the historic boat tours around Lake Constance is a particularly enjoyable way to enjoy the water. One of the highlights at the lake is to take a trip on the …

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Fly fishing in Austria

Fly Fishing in a Mountain Stream

On 23rd April 2021 By Steve In Carinthia, Things To Do

Fly fishing is considered the supreme discipline in angling. The mountain streams of Austria offer scenic and relaxing experiences on the water for both beginners and experts. If you want to become a fly fisherman, …

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Snow in Graz

Advent Markets in Graz (2020)

On 23rd October 2020 By Steve In Styria, Things To Do

The Styrian capital of Graz is a fairytale destination and a lively place for a visit in the Advent period. Christmas markets in Graz are held from from 20 November to 24 December 2020 and …

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