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Hopfgartner Bierfestival is a relaxed Tyrolean evening for beer lovers in the Brixental valley. The official Hopfgarten listing confirms the 2026 date as 27 June 2026, with a 17:00 start…
Kaiser Wiesn is Vienna’s flagship Oktoberfest-style season, staged on the Kaiserwiese in the Prater. For 2026, the official site lists dates from 24 September to 11 October 2026, giving visitors…
Ottakringer Bierfest is one of Vienna’s big summer beer fixtures, hosted at Ottakringer Brauerei in the 16th district. The brewery confirms the 2026 run from 25 June to 29 August…
Wiener Bierfest is a lively city-centre celebration that turns Vienna’s historic square Am Hof into a multi-day beer hub. The official festival site confirms the 15th edition will run from…
Earth Day Bei Bevog is a themed brewery weekend that combines good beer with an environmental toast in Bad Radkersburg from 18–19 April 2026 at Brauhaus Bevog, starting at 11:00…
Gallien Bräu celebrates its fifth anniversary with a three-day Bierfest (Beschreibung) at the Erlebniswelt Gallien in Pernegg. Held on 27–29 March 2026, the official Lower Austria event has generous opening hours…
Bodensee? Bet you’ve never heard of it. And neither had I until I stepped off a train from Munich to find myself on lovely Lindau Island and gazing out over…
On his visit to Salzburg Austria for The Sound of Music Gala, Mark Bibby Jackson discovers Hallstatt and SalzburgerLand and is amazed by their beauty. SalzburgerLand Autumn Landscapes It’s not…
By the second day of our trip, the number of times we had heard Edelweiss was becoming a running joke. I had made a friendly bet with one of my…
When it comes to festive charm, few places match Austria’s winter‑market splendour. The country’s Alpine backdrop, baroque city centres and centuries‑old tradition make it a standout for those seeking a…
Graz turns its UNESCO‑listed old town into a walkable trail of themed markets. Discover all about Graz Christmas markets. From crafts on Mehlplatz to children’s rides at Kleine Neutorgasse, everything…
Innsbruck’s Altstadt market nestles beneath the Golden Roof with alpine stalls, fairy‑tale décor and mountain views peeking down the lanes. Discover all about Innsbruck Christmas market. Daily hours run to…
Klagenfurt’s Neuer Platz (New Square) hosts a welcoming market with regional crafts, gifts and warming snacks, alongside a second cluster of stalls at Domplatz. Discover all you need to know…
Nestled in the heart of southern Austria, the charming city of Villach lights up each winter with its magical annual celebration of the festive season — the Villach Advent. This…
Linz Christmas markets include the classic Christkindlmarkt on the grand Hauptplatz and a family‑friendly scene amid the trees of the Volksgarten, as well as other festive events. Opening daily until…
From the original December market to the city that created stollen, the source of mulled wine and the first Christmas tree, let Travel Begins at 40 guide you through some…
From the Day of the Dead to Christmas markets and Thanksgiving, November is a month that celebrates the emergence of winter. Here is our selection of the best festivals in…
On his way from Carinthia Austria to Bratislava in Slovakia, Mark spends a night in Vienna, to review the NH Wien Belvedere hotel, next to the famous Belvedere Palace. A…
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Klagenfurt in Carinthia Austria to be re-inspired by the magic of Christmas. Sometimes in the uber-commercialised world we live, it’s easy to forget the magic…
If you are thinking of cruising the Danube river – and with itineraries mixing big-hitter capitals such as Budapest and Vienna with beguiling scenery and fairy-tale towns, perhaps you should…
Mark Bibby Jackson visits Graz Austria, a green city with a visionary view for our future. It was on a visit to Iași in Romania a few years ago that…
Maria Boyle explores Lech in Austria, Europe’s most captivating winter retreat. Over the last 15 years, my family and I have been lucky enough to visit many of Europe’s top…
Eileen Wise stays at the Mayrlife Medical Health Resort in Altaussee Austria and comes back rejuvenated and reinvigorated. This is how it must feel to be back in the comforting…
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Biohotel Rupertus Leogang, Austria and emerges totally reinvigorated. “To us organic is not a trend or a buzzword, rather it is a way of…
From pristine slopes ideal for skiing to the music of Mozart, the most beautiful clear Alpine lakes and excellent Christmas markets, Austria is a country with much to offer the mature holidaymaker.
Recently voted the most desirable city to live in the world, Vienna is a beautiful Baroque city full of cultural attractions, wonderful museums and art galleries, as well as excellent festive cheer.
For many years the Hapsburg Austro-Hungarian Empire was the mightiest in Europe, and Vienna was at the heart of it. This explains the most wonderful architecture that you will find not just in the capital but throughout the country
Culture and especially music flourished in these times. Born in Salzburg Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is probably the most famous composer in the world, and any trip to the country benefits from a visit to this beautiful Alpine city, especially if you coincide it with the Mozart Festival in July to August.
However, December is possibly the best time to visit the country, even if you are not a keen skier, the Vienna Christmas Festival is the oldest in the world, or you could always try the Salzburg Christmas Market. Whenever you time your visit to Austria you are sure not to leave disappointed.
