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  • Sking on the Planai, Schladming, Styria, Austria.

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    Schladming: A Ski Destination with a World Cup Flair

    The historic small town in the Styria region of Austria, with about 4500 inhabitants, is surrounded by the majestic Dachstein mountains. The winter season usually starts at the beginning of December and runs until the beginning of April. Skiing day and night Schladming offers 123 km of slopes spread over four interconnected ski areas: Planai, […]

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  • Filzmoos, Salzburgerland, Visiting Austria

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    Fun in Filzmoos without skis

    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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  • winter sports paradise, Austria

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    Austria – the Alpine Winter Sports Paradise

    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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  • Dachstein Skywalk, Styria, Austria

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    Dachstein Skywalk

    Not only one but two spectacular viewing platforms that send you over the edge. At 2700 metres (8858 ft) above sea level, the views of the surrounding valleys and mountains from the Dachstein Skywalk are breathtaking. Suspension The suspension bridge that takes you from the cable car station, with only a vertical wall below your […]

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