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Salzburg – Summer 2020

On 21/07/2020 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 …

Paddling Through Deserted Mineshafts

On 29/05/2020 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 06/05/2020 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 26/02/2020 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 10/01/2020 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 04/01/2020 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 …

The Confectioners’ Ball in Vienna

On 10/12/2019 By Steve In Food, Things To Do, Vienna

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

Alpine Ballooning in the Kaiserwinkl

On 29/11/2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

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

Advent Markets in Salzburg

On 21/11/2019 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 …

The Adventweg in Katschberg

On 17/11/2019 By Steve In Carinthia, Things To Do

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThose who want to experience a real mountain Advent might want to visit the Katschberg mountain in Carinthia. There at 1750 metres in altitude, visitors can head …