Reflections of the surrounding mountains shimmer in the turquoise waters of Carinthia’s Weissensee, one of the highest bathing lakes in southern Austria. Soft tourism and sustainability are the philosophy at the Weissensee. The 76 square …
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Last updated on May 3rd, 2022 at 06:17 pmNow that many of the attractions, sights and indoor facilities in the Tyrol have once again opened for visitors, here are ten spots that visitors should take …
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Last updated on April 27th, 2022 at 07:28 pmThe Skytour panoramic viewpoint on the Hochkar in the Mostviertel region of Lower Austria is a short circular trail offering fabulous perspectives over the surrounding mountain scenery. …
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Hiking on the Three Lakes Trail on the border between Carinthia and Styria is a family-friendly trail with plenty to keep children interested. The Turracher Höhe is a mountain pass on the northern border of …
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Last updated on April 6th, 2022 at 01:24 pmThere are few other cities who can match Innsbruck in its combination of urban living with wilderness experiences. Mountains form the backdrop to the main street in …
Continue readingThere is always plenty going on in summer on the shores of the Neusiedlersee in eastern Austria. Swimmers appreciate the warm water temperatures – the lake is Central Europe’s largest steppe lake with no outflow …
Continue readingLast updated on September 9th, 2024 at 04:52 pmThe 260-km cycling trail through southern Burgenland has been dubbed the “Paradise Route”. The marked circular route crosses through three nature reserves, over rivers and streams and …
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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 …
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Lake Constance in the west Austrian province of Vorarlberg is a wonderful spot for a swim. But it is equally attractive for sailors. West wind, east wind or even the foehn from the south? Those …
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Last updated on July 25th, 2020 at 06:38 amCyclists can explore some more recent history on the 700-kilometre-long “Iron Curtain Trail” as it makes it way through Austria. Up until 1989 the Iron Curtain divided …
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