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Published : Aug, 2023

How to get there | Sites and attractions | Suggested itinerary | Cultural Activities | Outdoor Activities | Nature and wildlife
Hofburg Palace | Ambras Castle | Hohensalzburg Fortress | Nordkette Cable Car | Mirabell Palace & Gardens | Bergisel Ski Jump | Hallstatt Skywalk | Hallstatt: lake & salt mine | Schmittenhöhe Mountain | Schönbrunn Palace | Kitzsteinhorn Glacier | Top 5 must-visit places: Vienna-Salzburg-Hallstatt-Zell am See-Innsbruck | Lake Zell
"Austria: Where the hills are alive with the sound of music, and the puns are just as melodious."

This is not just a saying but a solid fact about Austria – a land of picturesque landscapes, rich history, and cultural treasures waiting to be explored! If you are a first-time traveller to this enchanting country, you’re in for an unforgettable experience. Having visited Austria five times, my love for this Central European gem multiplies with each visit. Situated in the heart of the Alps, Austria might be a favourite destination for skiers and hikers, but it also boasts an exceptional musical legacy – from Mozart, Haydn, Liszt, and Mahler to the Von Trapp family, whose life inspired the movie “The Sound of Music.” On a map, pear-shaped Austria might appear small, but it packs a punch when it comes to attractions...

Published : Jul, 2023

Sites and attractions | Cultural Activities
Get a vignette if driving | Tipping | Public Transport | Salzburg | Save Money on Trains | National Parks | Staring is ok | Lakes | Vienna | Tours | Rent a car for Nature Trips
Despite its relatively small size, Austria is a country packed to the brim with sights – from majestic mountains and opulent palaces to elegant cities and more stunning cakes than you could ever eat in one lifetime.

… it’s also full of potential culture shocks and silly travel mistakes.

I used to live just across the border in Munich, so over the years I’ve gotten to know Austria fairly well… the hard way! Namely by bumbling around, committing the faux pas and embarrassing myself in the name of research.

Published : Apr, 2023

How to get there | Sites and attractions | Suggested itinerary | Any price accom | Any food | Cultural Activities
Head to Salzburg | Mozart’s Residence | Hohensalzburg Fortress | Nonnberg Abbey | Vienna | Eagle’s Nest | Vienna by Hollywood | Graz | Classical Music VIenna | Schlossberg | Restaurant Pick/Hotels | Murinsel | City Tour | Visit Schonbrunn Palace
Austria is often underrated. It can be so closely associated with Germany that it often gets left behind as a must-see European country.

This is such a shame as when it comes to what to do in Austria there are so many fantastic options. I have now visited Austria 6 times and am always finding new and outstanding places to visit in Austria...

Published : Feb, 2022

Sites and attractions | Outdoor Activities
Skiing | Après-ski | Sledding | Showshoe | Treetops | Biathlon | Werfen Ice Caves | Ramsau am Dachstein
I’ll be totally honest here – I wasn’t really sure that I was going to like visiting the Alps in the winter. I’d hiked all over them in the summer and thought they were breathtakingly beautiful, but after experiencing a couple of incredibly frigid days in Berlin, I was hesitant to take a mountain holiday.

Up until 2016 when I visited Austria, I’d chased summer and never really experienced winter. I suppose most people from the US and Europe grew up with snow, or ski holidays, or both. I’m not one of those people, however, and I had only been to the mountains behind Los Angeles in the winter a couple of times, and never to ski. But you can’t travel and experience the world in only one season, and it was time to get out of my comfort zone and give winter a try.

I realize now what I was missing out my whole life. Winter doesn’t have to be scary and cold – it can actually be tons of fun, and it’s insanely beautiful! I don’t know why it took me til my 29th year of life to figure this all out.