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The Thaya Valley National Park

On 14th July 2020 By Steve In Lower Austria, Nature

The Thaya Valley National Park is the smallest of Austria’s six national parks, with an area of only 13 square kilometres. It is located in the north of the Waldviertel region of Lower Austria and …

The Wild River

On 13th July 2020 By Steve In Nature, Tyrol

The River Lech is one of the few remaining ‘wild’ rivers in Europe and is an important biotope for plants, animals and birds. Rising in the mountains of the Vorarlberg, it runs down through the …

Stairway to Nowhere

On 6th July 2020 By Steve In Styria

Those with a head for heights can gaze 250 metres into the rocky depths from the “Dachstein Sky Walk” above Ramsau in Styria. On the Dachstein visitors can see how it feels to look down …

The Ottenstein reservoir in Lower Austria

Three Peaceful Lakes in Lower Austria

On 2nd July 2020 By Steve In Lower Austria

The peaceful landscape around three quiet reservoirs in the Waldviertel region of Lower Austria is impressive. The artificial lakes are situated between Zwettl monastery and the town of Thurnberg in the deep valley of the …

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, …

Cycling Through the Salzkammergut

On 27th June 2020 By Steve In Salzburg, Styria, Upper Austria

The Salzkammergut Bike Route connects thirteen lakes in three of Austria’s provinces. The entire route is just under 340 kilometres in length and, for cyclists who are also interested in culture, there is hardly a …

Bregenz & Lake Constance From Above

On 25th June 2020 By Steve In Vorarlberg

Probably the most beautiful view of Lake Constance opens up from the Pfänder, the mountain just behind Bregenz in Vorarlberg. The Pfänder may not compare in altitude with the more majestic peaks in Vorarlberg, but …

Hiking around the Weissensee in Carinthia

Gliding over the Weissensee

On 22nd June 2020 By Steve In Carinthia

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 …

Ten Places to See in the Tyrol

On 19th June 2020 By Steve In Tyrol

Now 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 a look at: 1. Innsbruck Old Town There …

The Skytour hanging bridge on the Hochkar in Lower Austria

The Skytour Panorama on the Hochkar

On 17th June 2020 By Steve In Lower Austria

The Skytour panoramic viewpoint on the Hochkar in Lower Austria is a short circular trail offering fabulous perspectives over the surrounding mountain scenery. The Skytour, the highest viewing platform in Lower Austria, starts with the …