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Ginzling – A Magical Winter Village

On 10/11/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe mountaineering village of Ginzling at an altitude of 1,000m is a magnet for hikers, climbers and mountain sports enthusiasts in the summer months. In winter, the …

Snowshoeing in the Vorarlberg

On 08/11/2019 By Steve In Vorarlberg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amGuided winter snowshoe hikes are organised at many resorts in this province in the west of Austria. Those who visit the region with their own transport will …

The hamlet of Kirchplatzl on the Seefeld plateau

Five Spectacular Winter Walking Destinations

On 04/11/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on May 3rd, 2022 at 06:17 pmGlittering snow, crystal clear air and bright sunshine. More and more people are discovering the beauty of winter on well-prepared hiking trails. An added bonus are the …

The Bregenzerwald in Vorarlberg

On 02/11/2019 By Steve In Vorarlberg

Last updated on May 1st, 2022 at 11:13 amThe Bregenzerwald is an area of rolling hills, mountain valleys and small villages in the area to the east of Bregenz and between the border with Germany …

Achensee - Sixenhof Museum of Local History

Silent Night – Discover the History

On 30/10/2019 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’ …

Winter Walking Around Innsbruck

On 28/10/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on October 13th, 2020 at 04:30 pmWhen the days get shorter and darker, some of us like to curl up at home. But getting out and about in the fresh air has a …

Austria’s National Day

On 25/10/2019 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 …

Biking to the Source of the Isar

On 23/10/2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on July 2nd, 2021 at 08:32 amThe Isar river begins its way to the Danube and the Black Sea high in the Hinterau valley in the Austrian Tyrol. Surrounded by the Karwendel mountain …

Innsbruck’s Christmas Markets

On 19/10/2019 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 …

An Advent Like It Used To Be

On 17/10/2019 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 …