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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 …

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The Zuckerbäckerball in Vienna

The Confectioners’ Ball in Vienna

On 10th December 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 …

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Alpine ballooning in the Kaiserwinkl

Alpine Ballooning in the Kaiserwinkl

On 29th November 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 …

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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 Katschberg Adventweg

The Adventweg in Katschberg

On 17th November 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 …

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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 Parlliament buildings in Vienna

Austria’s National Day

On 25th October 2019 By Steve In General, Things To Do

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Austrian ‘Nationalfeiertag’, as the National Day is called in German, is celebrated each year on October 26. Why then? It is the anniversary of the Austria’s …

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Christmas markets in Innsbruck

Innsbruck’s Christmas Markets

On 19th October 2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amInnsbruck is offering a special Advent guided walk around the different Christmas markets in the city. Each of the enchanting Christmas markets has its own character: for …

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A chapel in the Leutasch valley

An Advent Like It Used To Be

On 17th October 2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on July 2nd, 2021 at 08:33 amSeasonal traditions are still alive and kicking in the Leutasch valley on the Olympiaregion Seefeld plateau. Guided evening chapel walks are organised by torchlight every Friday and …

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Winter walking nights in Tyrol

Winter Walking Nights in the Stubai Valley

On 11th October 2019 By Steve In Things To Do, Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Stubai valley is offering special illuminated evening walks in the snowy landscape of the Natur Aktiv Park Klaus Äuele this winter. The winter hiking nights will …

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