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    Fun in Filzmoos without skis

    Filzmoos, Salzburgerland, Visiting Austria

    Although Filzmoos had received the first snow when we arrived in early December and was partly dressed in white, the landscape had more of a spring feeling to it. This was by no means disappointing, as it meant sun from the blue sky and enjoyable temperatures. Thus, perfect conditions for winter hiking and horse-carriage trips. […]

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    Austria – the Alpine Winter Sports Paradise

    winter sports paradise, Austria

    Tirol is probably what first comes into most people’s minds when considering skiing in Austria. However, the fact is that all the states, except Burgenland in the far east, have ski resorts. Not a surprise, as the Alps dominate the Austrian landscape. Factors that make Austria a true winter sports paradise are the wide variety […]

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    All-round winter vacation in Mittersill

    All-round winter vacation in Mittersill, Salzburgerland, Austria

    With or without skis, Resterhöhe at 1894 metres is a great place to start your winter holiday. Just 12 minutes in the gondola lift from the valley below, we arrived at the mountain top. The views of the valley below and towards the Hohe Tauern mountain massifs to the south are amazing. From Resterhöhe we […]

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    Kitzsteinhorn – At the top of the Alps

    Travel inspiration, Kitzsteinhorn, Salzburgerland, Austria

    The Kitzsteinhorn is a 3203 m high mountain in the state of Salzburg, more or less in the middle of Austria. The trip to the top takes about 30-40 minutes and three separate cable cars. The rewards are several eateries and bars, a wide range of pistes and non-less than spectacular views from the +3000 […]

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