Nov 2, 2021 • 12 min read
From the wildly romantic Danube to regal Vienna and the high peaks of the Alps, here’s the inside scoop on the 12 best places to visit in Austria.
Nov 1, 2021 • 9 min read
Mountain drives, epic slopes, cozy coffee houses, dramatic palaces – read on for our take on the 10 best things to do in Austria.
Oct 28, 2021 • 6 min read
Austria’s national parks cover a spectacular range of landscapes, from mountains to wetlands. Here's a guide to the best national parks in Austria.
Oct 26, 2021 • 5 min read
Austria is served by an excellent rail network and buses cover most places you’ll want to get to beyond the tracks. Here are the best ways to get around.
Oct 26, 2021 • 4 min read
Majestic mountains, crystal-clear lakes, cultural festivals and famous sights make exploring Austria worthwhile at all times of year.
Oct 18, 2021 • 8 min read
Road-trips in Austria are all about the freedom of the open road and landscapes that will leave you breathless. Here's a guide to Austria's best road trips.
Nov 23, 2020 • 6 min read
Enjoy black runs and rollicking après-ski alongside a culture-crammed winter break - the slopes aren't far from the cities in Austria and Germany.
Feb 5, 2020 • 5 min read
Vienna might not be the obvious family travel destination, but there is plenty here to entertain the kids.
Nov 20, 2019 • 6 min read
For a small country, Austria packs in plenty of adventure, particularly if you love your terrain rugged and mountainous.
Nov 11, 2019 • 5 min read
Vienna’s winter ball season starts in November and runs through to February. Here's our guide for first-timers to this ballroom dancing event.
Nov 6, 2019 • 6 min read
More than 200 years since Silent Night was first performed in Austria, we discover how this simple lullaby became the world's biggest Christmas carol
Oct 16, 2019 • 7 min read
Get festive in the most dazzling markets the country has to offer.
Jul 19, 2019 • 5 min read
Characterised by towering peaks, gushing mountain streams and verdant Alpine meadows, the historic region of Tyrol spans the borderland between northern…
Oct 24, 2018 • 8 min read
There is no denying that Vienna is fit for a monarch. The Austrian capital brims with the earthly pleasures of humankind: heart-stopping cake-topping…
Oct 15, 2018 • 6 min read
Whether hiking on trails with altitude, rafting foaming rivers, tearing downhill on a mountain bike or skis, or paragliding above peaks, the Alps will…
Aug 11, 2017 • 5 min read
When the heat turns up in Austria’s capital, the Viennese head to the Donaukanal for refreshment, rejuvenation and relaxation. With long summer days…
May 15, 2017 • 6 min read
When the blankets of snow are replaced with carpets of alpine flowers, Austria's Paznauntal (Paznaun Valley) – long famous for its winter sports – now…
Jan 17, 2017 • 5 min read
When the sparklingly new Flexenbahn cableway first whirled out across the white, pillow-soft snows of the Klostertal valley, the Arlberg region became the…
Mar 6, 2015 • 6 min read
The Sound of Music turns 50 in 2015 and Salzburg is singing about it at the top of its voice. But who were the Trapps really? To find out you need to…
Mar 4, 2015 • 5 min read
Skiing and snowboarding off-piste, away from the marked trails and into the great white wildness of the mountain, is one of winter sports’ greatest…
Oct 6, 2014 • 7 min read
Swing open the heavy wooden door, enter one of Vienna's 'living rooms' and it's as though the clocks stopped in 1910. The waiters are just as aloof, the…
Aug 28, 2013 • 3 min read
American cafe culture has come a long way in the last two decades: corporate coffee has spawned near two generations of independent cafes that offer more…