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Advent Illuminations in Innsbruck Postponed

On 6th November 2020 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

The opening of the LUMAGICA illuminations in the Imperial Gardens of Innsbruck – due to take place on 07 November – has been postponed until the beginning of December because of the restrictions caused by …

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 …

In the Footsteps of Beethoven

On 25th August 2020 By Steve In Things To Do, Vienna

When you think of Vienna, do you think of music? Maybe of Ludwig van Beethoven? It would hardly be surprising, because Vienna was the centre of his life for 35 years. Visitors will come across …

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

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amIn 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 …

Fasching Procession in Imst

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

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe 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, …

The Kaiser Maximilian crosscountry ski race in Seefeld

Kaiser Maximilian Race in Seefeld

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

Last updated on August 11th, 2020 at 03:59 pmThe 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 …