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Natascha all prepared for flying, during our paragliding course for beginners
Austria, Other adventures

​A paragliding course for beginners – like a bird in the sky?

by Westwards / 21 June 202113 July 2021

A 50th birthday is something special – and we wanted to do something special on Isa’s 50th birthday. For years …

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Graz station at sunset
Austria, UNESCO

Visit Graz – the most beautiful city in Austria

by Westwards / 20 August 202011 November 2021

After two weeks of climbing in the mountains, we switch bare rock and high altitudes for some urban atmosphere to …

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Cyclist on the river Drau cycling path
Austria, Cycling, Food

On the River Drau Cycle Path – a chocolate wonderland

by Westwards / 24 September 20168 May 2022

Locals had warned us. Every time we mentioned the River Drau Cycle Path, they frowned and murmured something about “the …

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Crucifix and bench in the Tyrolean alps
Austria, Hiking

Fly high – or hike – like an eagle on the Eagle Trail (Adlerweg)

by Westwards / 10 September 20167 May 2021

“The trail is not easy: After passing ladders and iron clamps, you finally have to draw yourself up a rock …

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Wet Haflinger horses standing in the mud
Austria

A day of research for a new guidebook on Tyrol

by Westwards / 12 June 20166 April 2022

If you go on holidays in the Alps you know that you will have rain on some days, but nevertheless …

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The Bergisl Ski jump
Austria

Zaha Hadid in Innsbruck: Jumping down and floating up

by Westwards / 4 April 201629 March 2021

Innsbruck is a great city, often overlooked in favour of Salzburg, Graz, and Vienna, but if you have the chance …

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masked man in a Krampus rally in Lienz
Austria

Krampus rally in Osttirol (East Tyrol) – Alpine winter demons

by Westwards / 17 December 201523 January 2022

In the distance we hear the metallic rattle of cow bells and voices. The dark road is lined by spectators …

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Budget pie chart individual travel to Austria
Austria

Budget: Part 4 Overview – Europe / Austria

by Westwards / 17 September 20087 October 2021

We have returned to Europe for the summer. During the hiking season we went to Austria for sightseeing, hiking, climbing …

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Baroque high altar in the Austrian monastery Stift Melk
Austria, UNESCO

Klösterreich – in the monasteries of old Austria

by Westwards / 18 August 20087 April 2021

“But it’s quite reasonable,” the salesclerk in the Austrian monastery of St. Florian defends the high entrance fees. “Just 7 …

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cyclist on the Danube cycling trail
Austria, Cycling

Rolling along the banks of the Blue Danube: the cycling trail

by Westwards / 28 July 200814 April 2021

„Oh yes, the church up there on the hill above the Danube: We have just been there, it’s so beautiful!” …

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