A few years ago, I visited Zillertal in Austria for the first time to attend an “Almabtrieb”, the descent of the cows from the mountains to the valley for winter. I spent less than 48 hours there and so I was thrilled when the Zillertal Read Post

Innsbruck in Austria is a pretty special city. Surrounded by mountains, it’s loved by hikers, mountain bikers, skiers, and snowboarders alike. But even if you’re not feeling active, there are plenty of things to do in Innsbruck even in winter.     Things to do Read Post

Wondering what to wear in Austria in winter? It’s not that difficult. I’ve learned what works when traveling to cold destinations and only bring clothes specifically for that kind of weather, layering them as needed. Here’s what I packed for my Austria trip. Read Post

2018 was the year in which Vienna celebrated Modernism and four of its most important artists, all of whom died in 1918. Numerous exhibitions at art museums in Vienna and events across the city remembered the work of the painters Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, Read Post

Each fall, the farmers in Zillertal, Tyrol bring their cows down to the valley during the Almabtrieb festival. I followed such a cow parade from Zell am Zimmer to Bruck and took tons of photos of the Austria cow festival after. Have a look. Read Post

After my first trip to the country had been in winter, I was curious to find out what summer in Austria would be like. Most of the people I know associate Austria with winter sports and even though I knew that in summer hiking replaces Read Post

Traditional food in Austria is meant to keep active people going in the cold winter temperatures. After you’ve taken an hour or two to digest, I think that is. Now, the portions might have been a bit oversized for me, but I did eat some delicious things while I was in Austria and I tried a whole range of new dishes. Let me share them with you. Read Post

If you’re wondering where to stay in Austria on your next trip there, this post will help you out. During our eight-day road trip through five regions, we stayed in different places every night. Now, I’m not saying these are necessarily the best hotels in Read Post

Although Vorarlberg is the smallest province of Austria, it’s very diverse. I spent a week traveling through the state, crossing no less than five different regions and covering things like a mountain lake, a monastery, and the famous Milka chocolate outlet. Below, you can find Read Post

If you’re planning a road trip through Austria in summer, you’ll have to pack for a wide range of activities. At least, that is, if you plan to combine city tripping with nature as we did. While you’ll feel great in your hiking clothes when Read Post

These five books about Austria will give you insight into the country’s culture, history and great minds of gone-by times. Some have won prizes, others are popular around the world. All of them are interesting reads. Read Post

Whether you’re preparing for a trip, learning for a quiz or simply want to know more about this mountainous country, check out these 77 fun facts about Austria.   77 fun facts about Austria This post is part of a series of fun facts posts Read Post

In a little street in the busiest part of Vienna, Austria, a perfectly painted green door opens onto the world of ballroom dancing. It’s the entrance to a dance studio, and not just any dance studio. Tanzschule Elmayer or Elmayer Dance School is an institution, Read Post

Wondering what to do in Austria in winter when you don’t want to ski or snowboard? It’s true that there are tons of great slopes and ski resorts in Austria, but there are many other fun things to do as well. In only 3 days, I tried out 11 fun activities. I’m sure there are at least some you’ll want to try too! Read Post

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is one of the best ski resorts in Austria for families, foodies, and beginning skiers. A recent 4-day trip there offered me an overview of the many things to do in the region and I happily share them with you below.   About Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis Read Post

Imagine a place where you have a massive lake, mountains with marvelous views, and a range of cultural events to keep you entertained. That’s the Bodensee region of Vorarlberg in Austria. I spent three days there and visited three different cities. What follows are my Read Post

On my first trip to Vorarlberg in Austria, I only got to spend a short time in the Bregenzerwald but it was enough to leave me wanting more. And so I came back, this time to spend two full days in this region that effortlessly Read Post

For more than 10 years now, you can combine the pleasures of hiking and eating on the annual Culinary St Jacobs Way in Tyrol in Austria. I was lucky enough to get invited by the Austrian Tourism Board to join them for the 2018 edition. Read Post

With its mountains and stretches of nature in between towns, Austria is a great place to go if you want to holiday safely, away from any crowds. Even in normal times, it’s quite easy to find hikes where you’re the only person on the path Read Post

When I started travel blogging in 2012, I would have never guessed Austria would be one of the countries I’d write about most. Ten trips in nine years’ time. I even managed to grab a few days in Innsbruck before COVID-19 hit Europe. The lovely Read Post