Category: Destinations

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Zillertal Arena: Your Complete Ski Adventure Guide

I’ve skied in many places across Austria, but there is one that I find particularly special — Zillertal Arena. There are plenty of other large resorts, but what makes Zillertal Arena stand out isn’t just the kilometers of slopes or the number of lifts (both of which are impressive). It’s the sheer expanse of the area, stretching from the Zillertal Valley in Tyrol to Krimml in Salzburgerland. These views are absolutely breath-taking when you reach the tops of the highest lifts. Staying there and letting the mountains unfold in every direction is simply incomparable. This is like an entire alpine...

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Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau: Your Ideal Winter Wonderland

The winter season is getting closer every day. There is still a grey rainy picture outside my window, but my mailbox is full of Snow Alerts from Alpine ski resorts. Christmas is only a month and a half away, which means ski holidays have already begun. Haven’t completed your holiday plans yet or still on the hunt for ideal gifts? Glance through my Holiday Gift Guide. It has plenty of useful ideas to help you make your gifts as remarkable as the time you spend on the slopes. Some of you are going to winter holidays, while some of you...

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Hiking in Austria: Exploring Gratlspitz’s Majesty via Holzalm Path

Today, I wish to share with you the tale of a journey to one of the most splendid summits nestled within the valleys of Wildschönau and Alpbach – the Gratlspitz. Its twin-peaked crown beckons with an enchanting allure. To reach the Gratlspitz summit, there are several routes, stemming from Alpbach or Wildschönau. Today, I shall recount the path that commences from the village of Thierbach, nestled in the Charming Wildschönau valley. Thierbach itself merits an account. Resting at an elevation of 1153 meters, it stands as Tyrol’s loftiest inhabited settlement. Amidst resplendent peaks and expansive alpine meadows, it imparts a...

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Exploring the Enchanting Kundl Gorge

Hey there, fellow adventurers! I’ve just returned from a morning hike through the awe-inspiring Kundl Gorge in beautiful Tirol, Austria, and I couldn’t wait to share my experience with all of you. Brace yourselves for a virtual journey through this natural wonderland! Start of the Trail The trail begins in the picturesque alpine village of Mühlthal, nestled in the breathtaking valley of Wildschönau. The initial part of the hike follows a pleasant paved road, offering a comfortable start to the adventure. For those seeking to shorten their journey, a lovely Bummelzug (Wonder Train) is available to transport you to the...

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Skiing The Milky Way

Just came back from a ski week in Sestriere with my family, including my 15-month-old son, and it was a fantastic experience.
I have a very special relationship with this place. I did one of my first seasons in Montgenevre, a French resort just across the border from Sestriere and part of the same skiing area – Vialattea (the Milky Way). It means I know the place inside out.