September 27th, 2023
Nassfeld (Naßfeld) - the popular ski resort in winter - is also worth paying attention to in the summer. The region in Carinthia is crisscrossed by approximately 1000 km of hiking trails that lead through alpine peaks, lakes, valleys, and pastures. It is a real tourist paradise in one of Austria's most popular provinces. In addition to its 110 km ski resort, Nassfeld specializes in families and couples in the summer. There are many returning tourists thanks to its bathing lakes and child-friend
August 17th, 2023
The 1,281-meter-high Mount Vesuvius is one of the world's best-known volcanoes. The currently active stratovolcano gained its fame from burying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79. The terrifying giant and its surroundings belong to the 135 square kilometre Mount Vesuvius National Park, which landscape is characterized by its volcanic topography. Today it is one of the most iconic sights in Italy. There are organized day trips from Naples, the Amalfi Coast, and Rome. It is part of th
February 16th, 2023
Next to the Italian-Slovenian border, to the west of the Predil pass, lies one of the most beautiful lakes of the Julian Alps, Lake Predil (Lago del Predil). The fabulously coloured lake is a popular destination among hikers visiting the area and with families, as it is possible to swim and go boating in the lake. Since the lake is close to the Slovenian and the Austrian border, it has several well-known names. Raibler See in German and Rabeljsko jezero in Slovenian. These were named after the
February 15th, 2023
Vorarlberg is the westernmost province of Austria. The fabulous countryside has a total of 2,600 km² area. You will find an extraordinary number of mountains and lakes - and a ski resort here in winter. The range is recommended for those who like hiking, climbing and exploring. The province is less well-known and visited as Styria or Salzburg; however, many consider it the most beautiful province. The province of Vorarlberg is the icing on the Austrian cake. It is a new scene of the Alpine life
January 13th, 2023
To discover a calm, quiet and fabulous region, you should consider visiting the small Thayatal National Park in Austria. You will find the country's smallest national park next to the Czech border, in the Thaya river valley. The park, just over 13 km2 in size, stretches for 26 kilometres along the border next to the river. The park is not as famous as the Hohe Tauern National Park, but that is what gives it its charm. In addition to the colourful flora, clean air is guaranteed here. The s
January 11th, 2023
The Grüner See (Green Lake, or Green Sea) in Styria has been declared the most beautiful place in Austria. It got its fame due to its beautiful greenish colour. The exoticism of the "moving" lake is that by autumn, most of the lake dries up, and its proud size disappears. In its place, the field remains with a small lake in the middle with benches and trees already known from photos. The lake does not fully regain its shape until the next spring snowmelt, when it is once again adorned in its fu
January 9th, 2023
The Nockberge Reserve, an area of 184 square kilometres, was formed around the Nock Mountains, intended to preserve the area's wildlife for posterity. The Austrian mountain range is located in the Alps, and although it extends into Salzburg and Styria, its central part is located in Carinthia. The Nock Mountains and the neighbouring Lungau region were declared a protected area in 1987 and then a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 2012. Overview Nockberge Reserve Details Country Austri
December 23rd, 2022
Many say the most beautiful national park in Germany is Berchtesgaden, which was formed next to Austria. The area of unparalleled natural beauty is the country's only park in the Alps. Its northern or western brothers (like the Black Forest) are not in the alpine region. The park's area is about 208 km², and it lies entirely in the famous state of Bavaria. It was founded in 1978 and later became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overview Berchtesgaden National Park Details Country
December 21st, 2022
The Wimbachlamm - or the Wimbach Gorge - is one of the most interesting jewels of Bavaria. A real treasure between Königssee and Hintersee in the Berchtesgaden Nature Park. Visiting the 200-meter-long gorge will be fun for adults and children as well. The short program will only take 20 - 30 minutes. The gorge route takes you past the Wimbach waterfall in the narrower section of the Wimbach valley. The strait itself is unfortunately short, only 200 meters long. The tour takes about 15 minutes f
December 19th, 2022
The German Almbachklamm is not only the most beautiful gorge in Bavaria, but its location is also unique - as it is just a few minutes from the Austrian border. Salzburg, for example, is 25 minutes away by car. This part of the Alps contains many attractions and sights, among which Almbach gorge is one of the most popular. In the near distance, you find its little brother - the Wimbachklamm, the Innersbachklamm and the Aschauerklamm gorges. Those who like fabulous gorges can explore all of them
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