By Alessia De Silva It’s going to be raining a lot over the next few days according to the weatherman, and although you might be one of those that wants to avoid too much water it’s actually a good time to take to the water. Sightseeing under an umbrella and in the wind is never […]
In 1875 Prince Johannes II of Liechtenstein decided to visit Austria where he had a hunting estate. The event might have gone unnoticed had it not been for a meeting he had with members of a local Alpine Association. They had become fascinated by a spectacular gorge (the deepest in Europe as it later turned […]
As an Alpine country with spectacular scenery Austria has always had an advantage in the tourism stakes. And with one in six people in the country earning their money from the tourism trade, Austria does not rest on its laurels with its vast natural wealth – walk through any alpine pasture and the variety of […]
One of the most memorable stories I ever had out of Austria when I worked as a correspondent for the Daily Telegraph was the discovery that Mickey Mouse had appeared in a 700-year-old fresco on a church wall in Carinthia. I remember the story well because it was so unbelievable – but sure enough when […]
For the first time a combined contest of skiing and mountainbiking took place on the Semmering last weekend.Additionally a new speed record of 130 km/h was set in a speed-skiing contest.In the White Down Ski & Bike Battle, 35 teams of one skier or snowboarder and one mountain biker each raced down the flood-lit piste […]
The lower Austrian and Viennese titles for the Snowboard and Freeski Slopestyle Contest as part of the Raiffeisen Club Eastcup Snowboard & Freeski took place in Semmering at the weekend. A strong field of competitors gathered at the Split-Park on Zau[:ber:]g with 35 Newcomer’s and regulars competing in the Slopestyle discipline. Snowboarders and Freeski offers […]
An extensive investment in facilities at the Katschberg ski resort in Salzburg is set to be completed this year with a further investment of 10 million euros to ensure all of the lifts are fast and modern.The latest investment which is set to begin in May with the replacement of the last of the old […]
Stuhleck One of Austrias favourite day trip skiing destinations is celebrating International Woman’s Day on 8th of March by offering special price ski tickets, drinks promotions and, hopefully, plenty of spring sunshine skiing for the ladies.Less than an hours drive from Vienna Stuhleck offers first class facilities, stunning scenery and perfectly groomed pistes.Located in […]
In my opinion there has always been something very special about the Katschberg – the town on top of a mountain pass which nestles on the border between Carinthia and Salzburg.I first visited the region in the summer almost 50 years ago with my father at the wheel of a VW Beetle. We had been […]
For many years the Croatian coastline has been a destination for Austrian tourists heading east for their holidays, but neighbour Serbia is now fast becoming a popular alternative.With up to five flights a day departing from Vienna to Belgrade, as well as night trains and international bus services, getting to Serbia from Austria has never […]