Posts with Tag: Austria
In Innsbruck
The Christmas markets and gluhwein stands are gone. The lights stay up in Innsbruck through the week, as Austria also celebrates January 6th as a public holiday. Read moreInnsbruck to Bolzano
Train Tip: Every other hour between 8am and 5pm, there is a direct EuroCity train that connects Innsbruck and Bolzano. Travel time on the EuroCity is two hours. On the off hours, you can make the trip using 2 local trains, connecting in Brenner just over the Italian-Austrian border. Read moreIn Innsbruck
December 31, 2009 · Posted in Austria, sightseeing
There’s an Austrian New Year’s tradition that I’m introduced to this night: Bleigiessen. Each person burns a spoonful of special metal on a candle flame.
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Landeck to Vienna to Budapest
November 30, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
I stop off in Vienna to visit a friend and the Christmas Market at City Hall. Read more
Innsbruck to Landeck
November 28, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
The train is populated with skiers heading into the mountains. Landeck is a popular train stop in Tyrol, Austria. Read more
In Innsbruck
November 27, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
It is the Christmas market season! In Innsbruck I get a taste of the traditional delicacies. Read more
Budapest to Innsbruck
November 27, 2008 · Posted in Eurail
On the train from Budapest to Vienna, I had my passport checked on the train for the first time in a long time. Read more
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