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Salzburg’s Surprising Waters

On 18th June 2019 By Steve In Salzburg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amMountain lakes and waterfalls in the Salzburger Land offer all kinds of surprises and some of them are especially impressive. The Tappenkarsee near Kleinarl (pictured above) is …

The Bregenz Festival – Behind the Scenes

On 17th June 2019 By Steve In Vorarlberg

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe largest lake stage in the world is getting ready for the summer performances of Rigoletto in 2019. The stage design of the lake performances at the …

Slow Walks Around Carinthia’s Lakes

On 15th June 2019 By Steve In Carinthia

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amSlowtrails with panoramic views in Austria’s south encourage visitors to take their time when they are walking. The new Slowtrails in Carinthia invite you to walk at …

Mountain Walking in St Anton am Arlberg

On 14th June 2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe hiking network of over 300 kilometres of trails enables visitors to St Anton am Arlberg to explore this Tyrolean mountain world. Expert hikers can take advantage …

The Mostviertel Region

On 11th June 2019 By Steve In Lower Austria

Last updated on May 1st, 2022 at 11:29 amThe Mostviertel region makes up most of Lower Austria’s southwestern quarter. It may not be as well-known as the Waldviertel to the north on the other side …

Magical Spots in the Naturpark Mühlviertel

On 9th June 2019 By Steve In Upper Austria

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Mühlviertel Naturpark is one of only three nature parks in Upper Austria. It stretches over 1,046 hectares in the east of the granite highlands, captivating visitors …

Summer Holidays with the Family in the SkiWelt

On 5th June 2019 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amSeven difference ‘mountain experiences’ are located atop the 13 mountain lifts in the Wilder Kaiser-Brixental region. Mostly accessible with prams or wheelchairs, some of the bottom lift …

Cycling Around the Neusiedler See

On 4th June 2019 By Steve In Burgenland

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amReeds, vineyards and picturesque villages line the cycle path around Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland. The eastern part of Austria has its own landscape. The Pannonian lowlands begin …

Two Friends Help Save Rare Sheep from Extinction

On 3rd June 2019 By Steve In Vorarlberg

Last updated on March 30th, 2021 at 02:38 pmPeter Kasper and Martin Mathies have something in common: they want to save the Montafon stone sheep. This attractive, approximately 70 cm high animal is quite robust …

Medieval Days in Kramsach Farmhouse Museum

Medieval Days in Tyrolean Farmhouse Museum

On 2nd June 2019 By Steve In Things To Do

Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Tyrolean Farmhouse Museum in Kramsach invites visitors to travel back in time to the Middle Ages on 22 and 23 June. Living history groups will demonstrate …