In the middle of Europe, the mountainous Austria is a land of milk and honey for outdoor enthusiasts.
Especially the region of Tyrol impresses with its mighty mountains, where you can ski on an icy glacier, hike the peaks of Zillertal and explore icy caves – all within a distance of 20 kilometers.
Follow Matt Johanson as he takes us with him on his Austrian adventure
Although skiing might have originated from Sweden and Norway, it’s the southern ski destinations, that have gone over in history. From Ernest Hemingway in the 1920’s and James Bond in the 1980’s to the snowboarders of today, the mighty Alps provide both framework and backdrop for skiing in France, Italy, Austria and Switzerland. Here’s our pick…
We’ve just returned from a week in the snow in homely Austria. With perfect powder, blue skies and a jagatee to keep us warm, Austria is the perfect spot for skiers, snowboarders and winter trekkers. We stayed in the small town of Mellau which has been a well-kept secret for years. Now – however…