It is the romantic heart-shaped lake that is putting an end to heartbreak for singles in Austria after becoming a magnet for matchmaking clubs in the country. Remote Luna Lake in Vorarlberg used to be round until it was flooded as part of a hydro-electric power project, which turned it into a perfect heart. Lonelyhearts […]
Lovers of wine can get that bit closer to their favourite wines during a holiday in Southern Styria’s wine growing region. In the Sulmtal Sausal region holidaymakers can enjoy fantastic views over the beautiful vineyards and get a real insider look into the world of wine production at the heart of the Austrian wine making […]
By Kathryn Quinn Lake Fuschl located in Austria’s beautiful Salzkammergut region was created after the end of the four ice ages when the foothills of the Alps were covered by massive glaciers. Huge amounts of ice and rocks from the Alps were brought into the Salzkammergut as well as huge amounts of melted snow and […]
This weekend was the official start for the opening of the funfair and amusement Park section of the Prater park, known as the Wurstelprater. It includes 250 attractions which are accessed from the controversial Riesenradplatz that had been originally criticised because of cost – but feedback since its opening has been entirely positive from the […]
Everything about water is the motto at the world’s oldest zoo, Vienna’s Tiergarten Schönbrunn, from the 19th to 25 March. The projects all of which are water-based have been organised to mark world water day. A spokesman for the zoo said that moors, marshes, rivers and lakes were among the richest in flora and fauna […]
The weekend’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations proved a great excuse for Austrians to indulge in one of their favourite past times – enjoying a good beer. Pictured are revellers Florian Wetsch and Tobias Keil who were among those that enjoyed the music from the group Cellarfolks . Olli Becker, violinist Katharina Breit and Jörn Isaksen […]
Preparation work is gearing up for the very first Salzburg Festival Ball set to take place at the Felsenreitschule on 1 September. And Festspielpräsident Helga Rabl-Stadler had the chance to get an idea what would be an offer together with ballroom professional Elisabeth Gürtler and Intendant Alexander Pereira in Gössl´s Gwandhaus. He said: “We will […]
The luxury hotel Sendlhof in Gastein, Austria, will host a week of ski orientated gourmet and spa indulgence in March. From 17 to 24 March guests will be able to enjoy an array of après ski culinary events including tastings, presentations and of course a series regional menus. For seven days the hotel will open […]
With some 357 kilometres of slopes between the south side of the Alps and Carinthia, East Tyrol is the perfect skiing destination for all sun and snow lovers. Those who work up an appetite on the slopes however are also well provided for at the dramatic Adler Lounge, perched on the top of the Cimaross […]
The ski resort of Kitzbühel in Tyrol, Austria is hoping to provide visitors with both a luxurious snowy and foodie experience this winter season with their snow pass packages. The legendary resort is known not only for its 170 kilometres of ski slopes but also for its high class gastronomy. The 60 runs are accompanied […]