AUSTRIA

The Salzkammergut, which belongs to the three provinces (Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria), is one of the historical regions of Austria. The area got its name from the region overseen by the Gmunden salt chamber (Salzkammergut means salt chamber). But its world fame is not due to this, but to the...

You will find Bad Gastein in the Hohe Tauern National Park, south of Salzburg. The Austrian spa and ski paradise is a gem in all seasons. Built on a steep, forest-covered slope, the town is between the Grossglockner and the Ankogel mountains. One of the most beautiful cities in the...

The charming Hallstatt is Austria's most visited village. The village on the shores of Lake Hallstattersee attracts many tourists every year. Some come here to relax, some to hike in the area. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997 as part of the Hallstatt-Dachstein cultural landscape. As...

Gamlitz is a charming Austrian wine-producing town not far from the Slovenian border. The hilly countryside is ideal for wine tours and hiking. One of the most popular leisure activities is cycling. Gamlitz is the largest wine-producing town in Styria. With about 400 hectares of grapes, 10% of the province’...

Zillertal mountain guides have a high reputation regarding any mountain-related sports. They are key figures from the beginning of alpinism to the present day in Austria and beyond. The Zillertal area is so diverse that even other Austrian guides speak highly about it. Association of Austrian Mountain and Ski GuidesThe...

In an earlier post, we summarised everything you need to know about Bärenschützklamm (Bear Gorge). You've certainly heard of the popular Austrian gorge and seen a lot of pictures, but do you know what else you can do in the area? If you have decided to spend several days around...

Kaprun offers many fabulous sights and natural treasures. The area, which functions as a ski paradise in winter, is a real excursion and hiking paradise in summer. A lot is happening; families and couples come to the area. One of the top attractions in summer is Kaprun's gorges. Among them,...