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  • Scuba diving in Austria

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    Scuba diving and snorkelling in Austria

    Both scuba diving and snorkelling are popular in Austria, despite not having a single centimetre coastline by the ocean. In return, you will find many large and small lakes scattered throughout the country. Not to mention that many of Austria’s lakes hold drinking water quality and have a great underwater fauna. In most places it […]

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  • Freistadt, Upper Austria, Austria

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    Savour the medieval market town Freistadt

    Its historic centre (Altstadt) has by no means lapsed into a tourist trap but still functions as a place where people live. Furthermore, you find lots of shops, restaurants, patisseries and other businesses to keep you busy for a few days. Although I have been here numerous times and know the town well, I never […]

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  • Beach Holiday in Austria

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    Beach holiday in Austria

    Hundreds of lakes are scattered throughout Austria and on warm sunny summer days, the Austrians flock to their bathing lakes. Austria is also very proud of that almost all of their lakes have drinking water quality. Add to that pleasurable water temperatures and good facilities and you have a great beach holiday. Hence, don’t forget […]

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  • Idyllic scenery - Hidden travel gems in Austria

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    Hidden travel gems in Austria

    Exploring and discovering new things makes your holiday itinerary much more interesting than just following the flow. These might demand some searching and, even better, trotting off the beaten path. Nonetheless, we want to point you in the direction of a few hidden travel gems in Austria, which are often overlooked but well worth the […]

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  • A sailboat on Mondsee, Upper Austria

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    Recreative summer days at Lake Mondsee

    Lake Mondsee is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Austria. No wonder! Mountains surround the turquoise lake, and the countryside along its shoreline is dotted with pretty villages. We recommend you start exploring the region with a visit to the historic town of Mondsee. The historic town of Mondsee As much as the […]

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  • Schattenburg, Vorarlberg, Austria

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    Schattenburg – the landmark of Feldkirch

    Any historical town with respect for itself should have a castle, and Feldkirch has the Schattenburg. Although there has been documented a settlement on-site for more than 2000 years, the “town” Feldkirch was built together with the castle in the early 13th century. We found the Schattenburg well worth the entrance fee and learned a […]

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  • Raggaschlucht, Carinthis, coolest canyons in Austria

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    Check out the coolest canyons in Austria

    Most of the canyons and gorges in Austria are maintained by public or private conservation organisations, and you pay an entrance fee. The fee covers the maintenance and conservation projects in the area. Many canyons offer suitable hikes for the whole family, and only a few are best hiked by seasoned hikers. We have collected […]

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  • Donauturm, Vienna, Austria

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    The best viewing points in Vienna

    The view of Vienna from above is something you simply must experience when visiting Austria’s capital. The mixture of historic and modern buildings gives the city a unique skyline. There are several opportunities to enjoy panoramic views of Vienna. We have visited some of Vienna’s best viewing points and are going to add more as […]

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  • Heiligenbrunn, Burgenland, Austria

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    Heiligenbrunn – The cradle of the Uhudler wine

    The small village of Heiligenbrunn in Burgenland is located in the transition between the rolling hills that characterize south-eastern Austria and the vast plains that dominates western Hungary. Forests and vineyards dominate the landscape around Heiligenbrunn. Also, the architectural traditions in this part of Austria differ greatly from the well-known Tyrolean style houses you find […]

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