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September 21st, 2020
The names of Tyrol and Innsbruck are already intertwined. The Tyrolean province is also a centre of hiking, skiing, and cycling, so this time, we are mapping the adrenaline parks around Innsbruck. The gardens are ideal for families with children, but groups of friends will also be looking forward to an exciting day. There are two outstanding bicycle parks in the vicinity of Innsbruck. In our current article, we are taking a closer look at the following parks. * Bikepark Innsbruck (25 minutes
September 17th, 2020
If you are ever in Slovenia, Bovec is an unmissable experience. When visiting the neighbouring country, there are two cities you need to see. These are Bovec and Bled. The two cities are approximately 100 kilometres apart, about 2 hours by car. While Bled is known for the lake and the famous Vintgar Gorge, Bovec is popular for its natural wonders, the Lake Soca, and its adrenaline-filled activities. Multiple local partners are offering their rafting, canyoning, etc. programs. And if that is not
September 7th, 2020
With its area of 880 km2 and numerous national treasures, Triglav National Park awaits those who long to go on a hike or excursion- or those who just want to rest. To get to the wonderful lakes and waterfalls, you mostly need to hike. Therefore, the park has become famous for the prettiest hiking trails in Slovenia. ☝️The Seven Lakes Valley is also known as Triglav Lakes Valley. We admit this is one of our favourite hikes from all the hiking paths of Triglav National Park since the beauty of
August 21st, 2020
Lake Bled symbolises not just the city of Bled but Slovenia. The island in the middle of Lake Bled is like a jewel, and its church attracts thousands of tourists yearly. There are countless attractions hidden by the lake that you may not have heard of. Neither the city nor the lake ever sleeps, as almost all of the natural treasures and attractions that enclose the lake and the surrounding area are accessible all year round. More about Lake Bled Later, Tito also built a holiday home for hims
June 23rd, 2020
You don't need to travel to Iceland, or Canada, to find "those" huge and amazing waterfalls. You only need to go to Austria. Krimml waterfall (Krimmler Wasserfälle) is located at the edge of the Western part of Salzburg, Austria - humbly in the heart of Europe. You can find the Grossglockner and Zillertal within an hour or so. This giant fall is Europe's highest waterfall - and for many, it's also the most spectacular. Let's see why! It's good to know that the hiking route to the waterfall is c
January 14th, 2020
This ultimate guide is based on +30 tours from more than 15 activity agencies near Bovec, Soca Valley. Every detail about the tours, the locations, the canyons, the difficulties, the dates, and the prices... I've been to Slovenia three times, so I know how hard it is to choose the right canyoning tour. I made this post to help you find the best canyoning tour near Bovec to ensure that your vacation will be amazing. Canyoning Paradise The most common destination is Bovec, where you can find n
October 12th, 2019
Nature’s Ice Palace (Natur Eis Palace) at the Hintertux Glacier is a natural gem that is an ideal year-round program destination for the whole family. The ice castle is a crevasse, a deep cave-like crack found in a Hintertux glacier. This natural treasure exists due to a regular ice movement. The glacial cave is unique worldwide and well-known all over the world. Not surprising that it's one of the most desired destinations for visitors in Tyrol, Austria. The ice Palace fascinates adult glacie
October 11th, 2019
We encourage you to try out some unique activities during your Zillertal holiday. In this list, you will find the usual skiing and snowboarding along with the more and more popular, newer activities. We created this list to ensure you have enough information to choose from - if you want to boost your holiday and make the most out of it. Where Zillertal is located? Zillertal is a valley (Ziller valley) in Tyrol, Austria. The region is only 40 km away from Tyrol’s capital, Innsbruck, and i
August 21st, 2019
Did you know, that there are more than 300 waterfalls in Slovenia? Although most of them are hidden in the forests or mountains, most can be reached by a small hike. We made a list with 8 waterfalls, which are definitely worth a visit during your Slovenian trip.
January 29th, 2018
For a stunning view of the dazzling Grosses Wiesbachhorn, you must travel to Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria. The 3564-meter-high mountain is the 3rd highest point in the Hohe Tauern mountain range. Today we know that the largest peak is the Grossglockner (3798 m), but it has long been believed that the giant now unveiled is the largest gem of the Tauern. The mountain, which has almost perfect proportions, is the main peak of the mountain range here; none of the surrounding mountains can bea
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