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Austrian Alpine Holidays
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A light-hearted look at history, heroes and attractions in Austria.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 161 )
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Anton Bruckner And The Linzer Klangwolke
photo : Paragon Music lovers will know that the old masters of Austria include such notable names as Haydn, Schubert and that maestro of the Magic Flute, Mozart. Read more
Posted on 07 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Does Speck With Sprouts Satisfy The Austrian Appetite?
photo : Alec Vuijlsteke The idea of having a snack between meals is not new. A few biscuits; maybe a crumpet or two; and coffee, tea with cakes often come to... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Gorgeous Gardens Made For A Great Day Out
When you think of Austria visions of snow capped mountains, lush green pastures with honey coloured cows grazing amid tiny, fragrant alpine flowers and colourfu... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Thieves Take Toxins And The Wonderful World Of Wizardry
photo : Louise Docker Breaking news from the Austrian Alps is that thieves have taken off with a field full of toxins. Could these be for use in the wonderful... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Superb Styrian Celebrations In September
photo : Piber Federal Stud Whether you’re an equus addict or not, September brings a festival of fun and frolics with members of the horse family in Styria... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Hike In Austria The Finnish Way
photo : Pascal from Heidlberg, Germany Hiking in Austria is a well-established activity. There are dedicated paths, trails and pubs – more usually known as hutt... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Colts At Koeflach And Culinary Creations By Superb Chefs
photo : Tanakawho September is a superb month to visit Styria and see the colts at Kœflach and enjoy the culinary creations of some of Steiermark’s superb chefs. Read more
Posted on 29 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
How To Become A Tirolean Tempter Or Temptress
photo ; Courtesy of Herr Christian Eder, Castello Konigsleiten Have you ever fancied yourself as rakish Rolf (the young male romantic), lovely Liesl, or... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Erntedank And The Corn Dolly Queen
photo : Echo McNeill As autumn draws in people across the globe give thanks for the good things that have come their way through the year – from friends to... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Blackpool And Austria With Lights and Love
photo : Kevin Hickey As autumn draws near, the world famous Blackpool Illuminations in Lancashire, U.K. get under-way amid music making, merriment and much mone... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Skiing in the Heartland of Austria
photo : Abarndweller Austrian skiing – that’ll be the Tyrol, won’t it? Yes, of course! Lots of ski slopes there. Lots of noisy Apres ski too. Lots of people.... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Why Isn’t Austria A Major European Force In Football?
photo : Vectorportal Austria’s second favourite sport is football. Given that they excel at skiing (their number one sporting passion), it’s perhaps surprising... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Austria’s Second Sport – Football
photo : StewieD Whilst most people know that skiing is Austria’s first and favourite sport, few know what the second most loved activity is amid the Alps.... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
A Princely Palace and The White Peacock
photo : Don Kennedy – Largo, FL Set in Lower Austria near the border with Slovakia and its capital, Bratislava, is a princely palace with strong associations... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Austrian Oak – An Example Of Environmentalism From Super Styria
photo : Ted Hodges Austria has a strong commitment to environmental protection – keeping the country clean and helping retain the resources of this alpine area. Read more
Posted on 17 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, ENVIRONMENT, TRAVEL -
Birding, Twitching And The Black Stork Count
photo : Lisa Yarost If you have ever wondered what you might do that’s bit different when on holiday, you might consider a visit to Austria in the spring or... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Autumn Is The Time For Art In The Austrian Alps
photo : Phoebe Baker A festival of Art – with international and regional artists – takes place in the autumn against the backdrop of the Austrian Alps, in the... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Where To Fly To – Venice
photo : Mauro Cateb Venice, situated in northeast Italy, is approximately 3.5 hours drive from Stadl an der Mur – or around 200 miles/330 km. It would be an... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Men, Moustaches And An Event Of Olympic Proportions In The Austrian Alps
photo : Cansu Cender 2015 will see the majestic Austrian alps hosting a multi-national spectator-friendly sport.The hills will be alive with hirsute appendages... Read more
Posted on 11 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Superb Styrian Skiing And Sports For People With Special Needs
photo : Freizeit-PSO The Austrian province of Styria is renowned for its many gold standard ski and outdoor sports resorts. But the one to watch this winter is... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL