Austria
Find your moments of "Trouvaille" in AUSTRIA
Green meadows, deep blue lakes, and the rough mountain ranges of the Alps.
Austria is a paradise for all kind of travelers – not just the ones, searching for outdoor adventures. And all this topped by the hospitality of the Austrians and their delicious cuisine.
Why Austria
- Top Activity: Visit the “Kapruner Hochgebirgsstauseen” and hike to a glacier. The water reservoirs are located in between the mountain tops of the Austrian Alps. The turquoise blue waters, the glaciers and the green meadows around form a paradise-like appearance. Read more about what to see and do when visiting the Kapruner Hochgebirgsstauseen here.
- Top City: Hallstatt. Even if it sounds like a cliché – Hallstatt is the prototype of an Austrian village. The location right next to the Hallstätter Lake and at feet of the Dachstein Mountains make it a picture-perfect photo location. Read here how to make the most out of your day at Hallstatt.
- Top Food: Warm “Apfelstrudel” with (lots of) Vanilla Sauce. There is no better Apfelstrudel than the one at the “Maiskogel Alm Ranch”, Kaprun. Enjoy the views over Zell am See and eat one of the best “Apfelstrudel” you’ll ever have.
Moments of Trouvaille
The hospitality of the Austrians is unbeaten. The make it easy to feel home away from home. The Austrian kitchen is one of the most down-to-earth and traditional cuisines of the German-speaking areas. Get spoiled with some of the best comfort foods all over Europe and get ready to go on many hikes in order to lose the gained weight.
- An absolute adventurous and breathtaking experience is the hike between the Kitzsteinhorn and the Maiskogel near Kaprun. It gets even better, when combining the hike with a ride with on the 3K-Connection cable car. Read more about this hike here.
- A true “Trouvaille” experience was the stay at the Hotel “Guggenbichl”. The family-owned hotel with the cute cows and the lovely dog “Charlie” is absolutely worth a stay. Read more about our experience at the “Guggenbichl” here.
- We were chased by sheep. A weird and a little bit frightening, but at the same time funny animal encounter. Read more about this moment of Trouvaille here.
Austria Blog Articles
The Austria series contains following articles:
- How to Hike the Sigmund Thun Klamm in Kaprun
- The most scenic route in Austria: Driving the Großglocknerstraße
- Dreamy Galcier Hike at the Kapruner Hochgebirgsstauseen
- The biggest waterfalls in Europe: A visit to the Krimmler Waterfalls in Austria
- Adventurous Hike at the Kitzsteinhorn
- What to see and do in 5 days in Kaprun/Zell am See
- Why Hallstatt is not overrated
How to Hike the Sigmund Thun Klamm in Kaprun
If you are looking for a family-friendly, yet adventurous hike, the crossing of the Sigmund Thun Klamm in Kaprun might be the right thing for you. The gorge inhabits a raging river, which can be watched from the comfort of a wooden walkway. It leads you through the 320 meters of the gorge and ends at the beautiful turquoise “Klammsee”. This hike is a (family) must-do, when in Kaprun or Zell am See. […]
The most scenic route in Austria: Driving the Großglocknerstraße
If you are passionate about cars and especially about driving – you should drive the “Großglockner Hochalpenstraße”. But you should also consider traveling via this route, if you want to experience some of the most beautiful alpine panoramas, which the Austrian alps have to offer. […]
Dreamy Galcier Hike at the Kapruner Hochgebirgsstauseen
An emerald blue lake, embedded in an alpine landscape with snow-covered mountains and glaciers. On top, this paradise-like landscape gets framed by purple lupins. A scenery which easily could be out of a New Zeeland travel guide. But it is not. It can be found in Austria, close to Zell am See. […]
The biggest waterfalls in Europe:
A visit to the Krimmler Waterfalls
The Krimmler Waterfallsare the highest waterfalls of Austria. They stretch over 385 meters and rush down to the valley over three levels. The Krimmler Waterfalls are in the national parc “Hohe Tauern”, which is located between Innsbruck and Kitzbühl. […]
Adventurous Hike at the
Kitzsteinhorn Mountain
The Kitzsteinhorn or – as it is also called “Top of Salzburg” – is part of the “Glocknergruppe” and reaches a height of 3.203 meters. It is one of the most popular recreation areas around Zell am Zee. In wintertime it offers many possibilities to pursue winter sport activities. In summertime, it is a great starting point for many alpine hikes. […]
What to see and do in 5 days in Kaprun/Zell am See
“Austria in a Nutshell” – This is how the area around the small city of “Zell am See” should be described. It offers everything, which you usually think of, when picturing Austria: Green Meadows, grazing cows in idyllic landscapes, crystal-clear lakes and snow-covered mountains with glaciers reaching out to the valleys below. […]
Why Hallstatt is not overrated
Machu Piccu in Peru, the Pyramids in Egypt or the Eiffel Tower in Paris – that is what Hallstatt is for Austria. At least, when it comes to the one million visitors per year.
A deep-blue lake and picturesque – Hallstatt is the embodiment of the perfect postcard motive. […]
