Tag: tourist destinations
“Art on Snow” – Snow art decorates Gasteinertal when the temperatures are above zero
At “Art on Snow” in the Gastein Valley, real artists are at work on the weekend: they spend days conjuring up elaborate showpieces out of ice and snow. A meter-high…
Cathedral Quarter turns 10 – Venetian festival to mark the milestone anniversary
The cathedral quarter turns ten. This occasion will be celebrated throughout this year with new, exotic exhibits. Salzburg has maintained intensive relations with Venice for centuries. Salt and silver went…
Tourism balance – visitor increase! “Linz is now a city of millions”
Finally over a million visitors! The tourism industry has largely recovered after the losses of recent years. And so those responsible at Linz Tourism are happy about a record number…
Discussions are ongoing – Neusiedler Lake National Park should be bigger!
The national park in the Neusiedl am See district was launched in 1993. Now it is to be expanded. There have been discussions about this matter for a long time.…
Holiday rush – Styrian slopes defy the Christmas thaw
Despite the spring-like temperatures, Styrian ski areas enjoy a rush of guests between Christmas and New Year’s Eve – but in lower-lying areas such as Modriach, the fun on the…
Incident in Hochimst – Same as 2022: Sliding snow slide on a closed slope
In the previous winter it was December 27th, this year it is December 17th: In the Hochimst ski area, a gliding snow avalanche broke out on a closed piste on…
In Hinterstoder – First the slopes attracted the celebrities, then the pool
Celebrities like actress Lilian Kebow are impressed by the new resort in Hinterstoder and have already booked their vacation there. “This is the most beautiful place to work in the…
Completely flooded – burst water pipe in Vienna’s Hofburg
The courtyard in the Vienna Hofburg is currently completely under water. According to the castle authorities, it was a burst water pipe. The photos taken by an attentive “Krone” reader…
Fixed costs too high – hut closes in winter due to energy costs
Bad news for everyone who likes to hike on the Feuerkogel in winter. The popular Christophorushütte will not be open this year – so nothing with a rustic hut flair…
Update: everyone rescued – evacuation from defective gondolas on Dachstein
A spectacular rescue operation at Dachstein-Krippenstein ended well: two gondolas had to be evacuated because a technical defect paralyzed them. All those affected are now safely on the ground and…
Promotion – people from Lungau can ski cheaper this winter
Ski prices will rise sharply next winter – the “Krone” reported. However, the residents of some Lungau communities can look forward to a treat: You get heavily discounted tickets for…
Win tickets now – the Styrian Association invites you to a wine tasting
The cost contribution for tasting all the wines presented and the Styrian Buschenschank buffet from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. is 35 euros per person. Tickets can be ordered at…