Posts with Tag: Austria


In Innsbruck

January 9, 2010 · Posted in Austria, Christmas
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 more

Innsbruck to Bolzano

January 4, 2010 · Posted in Austria, Italy, train travel
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 more

In 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. Read more

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

In Salzburg

April 27, 2008 · Posted in Austria, Eurail, sightseeing
A visit to Salzburg is very worthwhile, if only for the splendid views from Hohensalzburg Fortress. Read more

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