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Bad Gastein

Live Your Winter Fairytale in Bad Gastein

25 October, 2015

Deep within the rugged Austrian Alps, set against dramatic mountain vistas, is the spa town of Bad Gastein. The town itself is as beautiful as its surroundings, with idyllic, picture postcard buildings and a cosy local community. As the nights lengthen and the cold draws in, Bad Gastein becomes one of the most perfect, picturesque places in which you could hope to spend your winter holidays, with the town’s lovely architecture frosted with a thick layer of snow and the surrounding mountains now shining white. Not only is Bad Gastein visual perfection during the winter months, but it’s also home

St Johann in Tirol

Gourmet Gems in St. Johann in Tirol

19 October, 2015

With its pine forests and a generous helping of powder snow, St. Johann in Tirol is famed for its skiing. Whether you’re spending a few days on the pistes or going for a more sedentary holiday, do remember to take a little time out to enjoy the culinary treats on offer in this cosy Alpine town. The Market St. Johann in Tirol is, historically speaking, a market town, and as such its weekly market is well worth a visit for anyone with the most passing interest in food, produce, or even just the vibrant imagery of a bustling market. Start

Mayrhofen

Partying on the Slopes of Mayrhofen

16 October, 2015

Sixteen years ago a group of promoters from Manchester organised an après-ski entertainment event in the French resort of Risoul. Who’d have ever thought that music, skiing and partying would prove such a winning combination? The following year the venue for the event moved to Villars in Switzerland where the ‘Bomb Comp’ was selected as Europe’s best snowboard competition. It operated alongside ‘Snowbombing’, offering a crazy week of fun on the slopes in association with live music which attracted more than 3000 revellers. Word of the event was out and in 2004 the event moved to Les Arcs in France

Augsburg

Travel through Time in Augsburg

6 October, 2015

Founded in 15 BC, Augsburg, Germany is one of Europe’s oldest cities. Wherever you go in this Bavarian city, located on the doorstep of the Alps, you are overwhelmed with evidence of Augsburg’s two-millennium history. As you stroll through this extraordinary city, perhaps nibbling a slice of the city’s favourite local sweet, a plum cake called datschi, take a moment to feast your eyes upon centuries of architectural splendour The Perlachturm At 70 metres (230 feet) high, this one-thousand-year-old structure dominates the city of Augsburg. Originally built as a watchtower for the former free imperial city of Augsburg, the Perlachturm

Kitzbühel

Kitzbühel: A Resort for All Seasons

3 October, 2015

Kitzbühel, Austria, is internationally famous for hosting one of the most difficult alpine ski races in the World Cup, the precipitous downhill run on Hahnenkamm mountain. One of Austria’s best-known and fanciest ski resorts, Kitzbühel has a ‘snow guarantee’ of 155 days. But it’s not all snow and ice in this Alpine town. In the snow-free months, there’s plenty to draw summer holidaymakers. Schwarzsee An easy walk from Kitzbühel town centre is one of the most scenic bathing lakes in the Alps, Schwarzsee. In summer, water temperatures can reach 25°C, making the lake a hotspot for swimmers. The Wilder Kaiser

München

Discover The Weisswurst of Munich

20 August, 2015

Munich is justly famous for its sausages, or Weisswurst, as they are better known. Imagine arriving into Munich with the gorgeous fresh air of the Bavarian mountains surrounding you, ready to enjoy a delicious local breakfast. Well, there is no breakfast more local than the Weisswurst, the white veal sausage famous for its delicate taste and the way it satisfies the stomach. Introducing the Weisswurst: History 150 years ago the Weisswurst was born, and today over 75 million of them are made every year. With their own Protected Geographical Indication seal, Weisswursts are only the real deal if they are

Zell am See

Late Winter Skiing and Snowboarding Opportunities: Zell am See

25 May, 2015

For those of you that have packed your skis and snowboards away thinking the winter sports season is over, think again. If you are quick enough and of a spontaneous nature then pack your stuff, book your flight and head to Zell am See. This popular resort has just a few days left from which to catch the last part of the season. Indeed, you can even enjoy some winter sunshine while you are at it. For the more patient among you, then why not wait a few months and catch the early part of the 2015/2016 winter season. Zell

München

Enjoy the Magic of Munich’s Old Town

21 April, 2015

Munich’s Old Town – also known as Alstadt – is, in essence, the heart of the city. Known around the world for its beautiful architecture and vibrant culture of beer halls, it is also the place to be for exploring Munich’s buzzing nightlife. The area was heavily bombed during the Second World War but, thankfully, many of the buildings have been rebuilt or restored. There is much to explore in the Old Town, but these three sites are certainly among the must-sees. Richard Strauss Fountain This intricate statue created in honour of the composer’s famous ‘Salome’ opera is often not

Zell am See

Winter and summer in Zell am See

16 April, 2015

Located some 100km east of Innsbruck, the stunning Austrian town of Zell Am See stands at just 750 metres in the shadow of the Kitzbühel Alps. Lying right on the western shore of Lake Zell it is one of Austria’s most picturesque holiday destinations which attracts visitors all year round. It is particularly beautiful during the winter months when you can sometimes walk across the frozen lake staring in awe at the 3,203 metre Kitzsteinhorn mountain to the south. The medieval Old Town of Zell Am See is typically charming with the iconic church tower of St Hippolyte dominating the

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