Filzmoos in Austria for both winter and summer holidays
In this article, guest author Claire Palmer shares with us her family’s favourite holiday choice of Filzmoos, Austria, the perfect destination for summer walking or …
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The White Horse Inn on Lake Wolfgang, Austria – a charming luxury inn
“You know the water in the lake is drinking quality?” I was told by my new friend Wolfgang, as he pressed me to drink another …
Lost in the Hohensalzburg Fortress in Salzburg
The Hohensalzburg fortress was top of our list of things to do in Salzburg, as it seemed to be mentioned by practically everyone who gave …
Hotel Zur Post in Salzburg – a comfortable Gasthaus
Hotel Zur Post is one of those attractive small, family run Gasthaus hotels that you find all over Austria and proved to be a comfortable …
Riding the steam train – on the Schafbergbahn at St Wolfgang
It’s a while since I read Thomas the Tank Engine as a bed-time story to my kids, but if I was making the Schafburgbahn steam …
Delicious food in Salzburg – what and where to eat
The food in Salzburg, as everywhere in Austria, is often hearty: slabs of roast pork, huge bratwurst sausages or goulash made with beer. We tried …
The Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg – spring flowers and romance
Having spent the morning on some serious sightseeing at the Hohensalzburg fortress, it was time to relax and soak up some spring sunshine at the …
The best things to do in Salzburg and Lake Wolfgang, Austria – Podcast 16
Discover all the best things to do in Salzburg, Austria and the nearby Lake Wolfgang which come alive through my podcast. We visited Hangar 7, …
Hangar 7 in Salzburg – Cars, Planes and Smart Food
From the outside Hangar 7 looks like one of those modern, glass encased, out-of-town car showrooms, but step inside and you might imagine that you’ve …
Riding the Unicorn in the Mirabell Gardens – Salzburg
On a summer’s day in August back in 1967, my family spent a day or two sightseeing in Salzburg. There were 3 little girls, Heather …
A day in Salzburg – 3 fun places to visit
If you only have a day in Salzburg, there are a few places you need to tick off your sightseeing list. Visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress …