Category: Sights & attractions

The Kleinwalsertal is a geographical curiosity: the Austrian high valley can be reached by road only from Oberstdorf in Germany. Founded by Walser settlers, it forms a shared skiing and hiking area with Bavarian Oberstdorf, against the backdrop of the Widderstein and Ifen.HighlightsHigh valley reachable only via GermanyShared area with OberstdorfWalser culture…

The Tolmin Gorges near Tolmin mark the lowest point of the Triglav National Park, where two rivers meet in turquoise gorges. Over walkways and the high-spanning Devil’s Bridge a circular path leads past the Dante Cave and the wedged Bear’s Head rock. A warm spring bubbles up in the riverbed.HighlightsTurquoise double gorgeHigh-spanning Devil’s BridgeDante Cave and Bear’s Head rockWarm spring in the…

In southern Vorarlberg, the Montafon nestles between the Silvretta, Rätikon and Verwall ranges and combines several ski areas with a dense network of trails. The main town of Schruns was a favourite haunt of Ernest Hemingway. The Silvretta High Alpine Road leads through the valley up to the Bielerhöhe.HighlightsSeveral ski areas in one valleyHiking in the Silvretta, Rätikon and VerwallSchruns (Hemingway’s town)Access to the Silvretta High Alpine RoadEasy to…

Planica near Kranjska Gora is the cradle of ski flying; world records fell at the giant flying hill over decades, and it is regularly the finale venue of the ski-jumping World Cup. The year-round Nordic Centre with wind-tunnel and zip-line experiences and cross-country trails makes the valley a destination off-season too.HighlightsCradle of ski flying, world-record hillSki-jumping World Cup finaleNordic Centre with experience activitiesCross-country trails…

The Millstätter See is the deepest lake in Carinthia and one of the warmest bathing lakes in the region. The Nockberge rise above the southern shore, while Millstatt Abbey with its Romanesque cloister sits on the northern shore. A high trail and lakeside resorts line the shore.HighlightsDeepest lake in Carinthia, warm bathing waterMillstatt Abbey with Romanesque cloisterNockberge as a backdropMillstätter See high trailEasy to…

Füssen on the Lech is the highest town in Bavaria and marks the end of the Romantic Road. The picturesque old town with the High Castle and St Mang’s Monastery, together with its proximity to the royal castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, make it one of the most visited places in the Allgäu.HighlightsPicturesque old town with the High CastleMonastery St….