Travel to Austria

18/06/2023

The 11-kilometre return hike up to Sackwiesensee was a wonderful experience in the Hochschwab Massif in Styria, Austria. The reward was relaxing by the stunning, peaceful mountain lake before a delicious lunch at the mountain hut Häuslalm. All photos: Arnold Weisz ©

04/06/2023

A funicular railway is a great way to travel up mountains if you don’t like cable cars or chair lifts. We’ve picked 5 popular and convenient funiculars you should try out.

We’ve picked 5 popular, both short urban and longer mountain funicular railways in Austria, that you should try out for magnificent views!

20/05/2023

Hiking among the vineyards around Kitzeck im Sausal in southern Styria. What a fabulous landscape!! Photo: Arnold Weisz ©

18/02/2023

We have been snowshoeing again, which brought us up to 1706 metres above sea level at Gaberlpass in Styria. Phenomenal views and great weather made the 5.5 km hike perfect.
Photo: Ana Lucia Marcos & Arnold Weisz ©

03/02/2023

Despite being winter, walking through the mountains in Austria is an incredible experience. The spectacular views of the mountains and trails covered with white snow with the contrast of the blue sky and the green of the trees is a breathtaking sight
Photograph: Arnold Weisz.

19/12/2022

What a fantastic day we had at Planai by Schladming yesterday!!!
Photo: Arnold Weisz & Ana Lucia Marcos ©

26/11/2022

Hiking season is not over. Just need a different kind of shoes. Snowshoeing at Weinebene 1720 masl. on the border of Carinthia and Styria) is always a blast! Moreover, for After-Snowshoeing, the mountain hut Weinofenblick serves a fantastic Kaiserschmarrn 😋All photos: Arnold Weisz ©

For more about snowshoeing in Austria check out: https://traveltoaustria.info/snowshoe-hiking-in-austria/

13/11/2022

The "Grenzparnoramaweg" takes you along the border between Austria (Styria) and Slovenia. During the 10 km, I crossed the border 13 times!! Simply because the trail follows the best views and not the border. Nonetheless, the ridgeline (up to 773 masl.) offers stunning 360-degree views in several places. Photo: Arnold Weisz ©
Get more hiking tips from Austria here: https://traveltoaustria.info/hikers-heaven/

03/11/2022

Austria has a very well-developed rail network and many of the country´s ski resorts are reachable by train. Check out our favorites.

Austria has a very well-developed rail network and many of the country´s ski resorts are reachable by train. Check out our favourites.

31/10/2022

All pumpkins have been harvested in southern Styria, but these survived and seemed to be thriving in their new life 😅
Photo: Ana Lucia Marcos ©

24/10/2022

Picturesque but far from old-fashioned, Steyr is a lively market town at the foot of the Alps. 1000-year-old Steyr has one of Austria’s finest town squares, surrounded by Gothic and Baroque architecture.

1000-year-old picturesque Steyr is a lively market town at the foot of the Alps, and has one of Austria's finest town squares.

14/10/2022

The beautiful late summer weather with 20 °C / 68 °F during the last week offered a perfect opportunity for an autumn hike in the Wienerwald, starting from Hafnerberg. The 8.9 km / 5.5 mi hike through the forest and cultural landscape was a wonderful experience with a great view. The starting point is only about 30 min. by car south of Vienna. All photos: Arnold Weisz ©
Check out more hiking tips at https://traveltoaustria.info/hikers-heaven/

11/10/2022

Austria has lots of picturesque castles. However, one stands out - the fairytale castle Burg Liechtenstein in Maria Enzersdorf, not far from Vienna. The castle was built in the 12th century, but was destroyed by the Ottomans in 1529 and 1683, and lay in ruins until it was rebuilt in 1884. Burg Liechtenstein is the ancestral castle of the House of Liechtenstein that rules the ministate Liechtenstein. All photos: Arnold Weisz / traveltoaustria.info ©

08/10/2022

A visit to Schönbrunn Palace should always be on your itinerary when you are in Vienna. Photos: Arnold Weisz ©

03/10/2022

Going on a road trip means freedom. Hiring a car for your holiday in Austria is a great option to see places at your leisure. Austria is a small country with short distances, good roads and well-developed tourist infrastructure.

Going on a road trip means freedom. By hiring a car for your holiday in Austria you can visit lots of places at your leisure.

25/09/2022

Although the first snow has arrived in the Alps, there are still fantastic conditions for mountain tours. I hiked up up to Grosser Speikkogel 2140 masl. from the west side (Carinthia). This is the highest peak in Koralpe, which means you get a phenomenal 360-degree view. On the way down I took a break at Koralpenahaus for Süsser Reindling, a sweet speciality from Carinthia with cinnamon.
All photos: Arnold Weisz ©

11/09/2022

Recently we visited the historic small town of Hartberg, in eastern Styria. What a delightful town! Check out what Hartberg has to offer, in the article below >>>

Hartberg in eastern Styria is one of Austria's coziest small towns. A great place to enjoy life in historic surroundings.

01/09/2022

A day trip to Oststeiermark (Eastern Styria) offered juicy apples at Puch bei Weiz, great views from the Aussichtsturm Eichberg, the impressive monastery Stift Vorau and a visit to the cozy historic center of Hartberg.
Photo: Ana Lúcia Marcos & Arnold Weisz ©

28/08/2022

There are many interesting Roman sites in Austria, but Carnuntum is by far the best experience. Travel through time back to the Roman Empire and get an insight into life by the Danube for about 2,000 years ago. The Carnuntum Archaeological Park is no ordinary museum, but showcases reconstructed houses in an open-air museum.

Time-travel to the Roman Empire and get an insight into life by the Danube for around 2,000 years ago at The Carnuntum Archaeological Park.

14/08/2022

When we are not hiking in the Austrian Alps, we also take the time to explore a bit of the country's long history. We can certainly recommend a visit to the excavations of the Roman city of Carnuntum (not far from Vienna). Incredible reconstructions give a good insight into life on the Danube 2,000 years ago. We will come up with a detailed article in due course.
All photos: Ana Lucia Marcos and Arnold Weisz ©

31/07/2022

The Millstätter See (Lake Millstatt) in Carinthia, southern Austria is a true summer paradise. Watersports, biking, hiking or simply relaxing seaside, you can have it all.

Lake Millstatt (Millstätter See) in Carinthia, Austria is a summer paradise. Watersports, biking, hiking or simply relaxing seaside, you can have it all.

16/07/2022

What a fabulous landscape we enjoyed on our hike in the Göriachtal in Lungau. The semi-remote valley offers wild nature and uncrowded trails. Photos: Arnold Weisz ©