Category: Attractions & Sights

The Riegersburg sits on an extinct volcanic rock, visible from afar over the eastern Styrian hill country, and is regarded as one of the mightiest castles in Austria. Inside, museums tell of castle history and witch trials; at the foot, a bird-of-prey centre and the well-known Zotter chocolate factory beckon….

The Tegernsee south of Munich is one of the most popular and fashionable pre-Alpine lakes in Bavaria. Well-kept lakeside resorts, the former monastery with the ducal brewery tavern and the local mountain Wallberg shape the region. Bathing, sailing, boat trips and hiking lie close together here. Highlights Fashionable pre-Alpine lake…

The Styrian Erzberg near Eisenerz is the largest iron-ore open-pit mine in Central Europe; its striking mining terraces form a giant stepped cone. In the show mine and aboard the huge Hauly truck, active mining can be experienced. The mountain is also known for the Erzbergrodeo hard-enduro race. Highlights Largest…

Ettal Abbey is a Benedictine monastery founded in the 14th century, whose magnificent baroque basilica with its mighty dome is visible from afar in the Ammer valley. To this day the monks produce the well-known Ettal monastery liqueur and beer. The abbey lies near Oberammergau and Linderhof Palace. Highlights Baroque…

Schladming at the foot of the Dachstein is one of the best-known ski resorts in Styria and part of the Ski amadé region. The local mountain Planai is the scene of the legendary Nightrace, one of the most atmospheric World Cup night slaloms. In summer the region is a vast…

The Höllentalklamm near Hammersbach is one of the most impressive gorges in the Bavarian Alps and a section of the demanding Höllental ascent of the Zugspitze. Over walkways and through tunnels the path leads along roaring water and overhanging rock walls. The gorge is only open in the snow-free season….