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    Summer paradise Lake Millstatt

    Lake Millstatt, Carinthia, Austria

    There are plenty of activities to enjoy on and in the area around the lake. Since we had brilliant and warm weather during our stay, we decided to give water activities priority. Well, almost. We went for a short hike in the mountains as well. Mostly for the stunning views of the lake and a […]

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    Water sport vacation at the Wörthersee

    You can easily spend a week at Wörthersee without running out of fun activities. Many of Austria’s rich and famous have cottages by the lake. The village of Velden, especially its casino, is a playground for the rich. Fortunately, the lake is big enough for local and regular tourists to play around on and in […]

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    Klagenfurt – joie de vivre Austrian style

    Klagenfurt, Carinthia, Austria

    We, therefore, start in a slightly reverse order than usual and begin with the seafront. It’s located on the outskirts of town rather than downtown. Klagenfurt extends to the eastern end of Wörthersee, one of Austria’s hottest and most famous lakes. The seaside promenade Klagenfurt offers a lovely seaside promenade if you want to enjoy […]

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    Over the Mountain, Across the Achensee

    Achensee - 10 lakeside highlights in Austria

    Tirol’s largest lake has been a popular tourist destination since the late 1800s. With the arrival of the main train line in Inntal and a cogwheel train up to the lake corresponding with a steamboat, tourism has flourished ever since. Moreover, surrounded by two mountain chains, Rofan to the east and Karwendel to the west, […]

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    Almtal – Lakeside tranquility in the Alps

    Almsee, Almtal, Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Austria

    Almtal is a real gem. Not a big secret, but still not discovered by everyone. I guess that there are not any massive ski resorts or other mass tourism facilities in place. However, this does not mean that the area is lacking attractions. On the contrary, I found plenty of activities to keep me busy […]

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