Dating back to the Ice Age, its sheer beauty cannot be missed. Lake Hallstatt in Austria is one of the most striking water landscapes in the country, its clear waters are home to a thriving ...

From £1,024, with Inghams. Plan the perfect holiday with our Kitzbühel ski guide. Lech is Austria’s smartest ski destination, but it still retains much of the atmosphere of the farming ...

In these financially uncertain times, it might be logical to turn to new, less expensive pastures for the annual ski holiday.

Although Austria has succeeded in attracting winter tourists, tempting more summer travelers to dip a toe into its famous lakes would be a future goal for the country’s already thriving tourism ...

Some of the following destinations previously were more popular during other seasons, while others were off most travellers’ ...

The State Treaty, which restored Austria's sovereignty ... The most important facts at a glance: As every year, the national holiday begins with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony.

Whether you’re tempted by epic skiing or a vibrant festive shopping scene, heritage-rich SalzburgerLand is a splendid choice for a seasonal break ...

St. Nick’s devil-like counterpart, Krampus — celebrated throughout Germany, Austria, Czechia ... You can experience this holiday tradition at Krampusnacht parades and parties, during which ...

Despite taking the hairpin turns at speed, I’ve been caught up on the exhilarating descent down Austria’s Harschbichl ... boating across an underground lake to a dazzling light show, jumping ...

Winter is coming, it bringing travel plans for Christmas city breaks and off-season Caribbean sun – whether you fancy hitting ...

The French enjoy their vin chaud, the British their wassail. In Germany and Austria — and at Chicago’s Christkindlmarket too — it’s known as glühwein.

As popular holiday spots heat up, more of us are switching our typical summer plans to ‘coolcations’.View on euronews ...