Austria Archive
Hinterstoder and Wurzeralm: 2 ski resorts in Upper Austria Hinterstoder and Wurzeralm are two popular ski resorts in Upper Austria that will pleasantly surprise you. If you are looking for skiing in Upper Austria that is easily accessible from the Czech Republic while offering slopes for both children and experienced skiers, I recommend trying the Hinterstoder and Wurzeralm area. Both of these ski resorts in …
Skiing with kids near Schladming: Rittisberg, Fageralm, and Galsterberg Are you planning Schladming with kids this winter? If you’re heading to the Schladming Dachstein region with smaller children, you don’t automatically have to head to the large interconnected area of Planai, Hochwurzen, Hauser Kaibling, and Reiteralm, which I wrote about in my last post. For a first skiing holiday, the smaller family resorts of Rittisberg, …
Riesneralm and Planneralm: 2 lesser-known ski resorts in the Schladming Dachstein region Riesneralm and Planneralm are my secret tips for a winter ski holiday near Schladming. If you already know Planai and other famous slopes in the area and want to try a quieter part of the region during your winter holiday, take a look at these ski resorts, Riesneralm and Planneralm. Both areas are …
Skiing in Schladming: If you’re planning a winter holiday in Schladming and want to experience diverse skiing during a single stay, your main goal will be the 4-Berge-Skischaukel Schladming. The connection of the four mountains—Planai, Hochwurzen, Hauser Kaibling, and Reiteralm—offers a total of 123 kilometers of slopes, which you can move between on skis throughout the day without having to take off your boots or …
Skiing in Zell am See: Schmittenhöhe and Slopeside Accommodation I recommend skiing in Zell am See for families with children, leisure skiers, and more athletic skiers alike. The local mountain, Schmittenhöhe offers 77 kilometers of slopes, views of Lake Zell, and more than thirty 3,000-meter peaks. A huge advantage is the multiple access points directly in town: cityXpress, Schmittenhöhebahn, trassXpress, and Sonnenalmbahn. So, with the …
Linz: What to See, Accommodation, Restaurants, and Trip Tips Linz is the capital of Upper Austria and, in my opinion, a great choice for a weekend stay, even in combination with the Austrian lakes. What to see in Linz? This city on the Danube has a Baroque historic center, modern museums, industrial architecture, cafes, and a trip to Pöstlingberg with its city panorama is also …
10 verified tips for accommodation at Lake Attersee with a lake view Lake Attersee offers beautiful accommodation right by the water and on the quieter slopes above the lake. I’ve included the best-rated accommodation at Lake Attersee in this selection: hotels, guesthouses, and modern apartments according to Booking.com, so that no area of the lake is missing from the overview. I’ve prioritized places with a …
Lake Attersee, also known as Attersee, is one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in Austria. Located in the Salzkammergut region, it measures roughly 19 km in length with a shoreline of around 53 km, and in summer, the water can warm up to a pleasant 25°C. Thanks to its clear turquoise water, Lake Attersee is ideal for swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, sailing, pedal boats, …
Kitzsteinhorn Glacier, Kaprun: hit the slopes and the spa The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier is one of the most famous high-altitude ski areas in Austria and is a symbol of guaranteed snow from autumn to late spring. It rises above Kaprun to an altitude of over 3,000 meters and offers a combination of modern infrastructure, dramatic alpine scenery and varied skiing. I also recommend visiting the Tauern …
9 Tips for the Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Upper Austria The Christmas markets in Upper Austria are, from our České Budějovice, literally just around the corner. So I thought, just as I invite you here in summer to fairy-tale mountain lakes, I’ll write some inspiration for you this year about the Advent markets too. 5 Tips for Mountain Lakes in Upper Austria Christmas Markets …
