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Murau
Murau is a small Upper Styrian town on the Mur river, reached by the Murtalbahn…
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Austria, clearly.
A clear directory of Austria's destinations. Where to go, where to base yourself, and what is actually worth your time.
WHERE TO BASE YOURSELF
City and beyond
Cities, lake towns, mountain villages. Pick where you sleep.
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Neusiedl am See
Neusiedl am See is the transit gateway to Austria's steppe lake, the Neusiedler See, a…
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Oberndorf bei Salzburg
Oberndorf bei Salzburg is where Silent Night was first performed on Christmas Eve 1818. The…
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Obertauern
Obertauern sits on the ancient Tauern pass at 1,740 meters, a ski resort built on…
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Obertraun
Obertraun sits on the southern shore of the Hallstaetter See, directly below the Dachstein glacier…
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Radstadt
Radstadt is a walled medieval market town in the Pongau, one of the few Austrian…
FROM THE NOTEBOOK
Stories from the notebook
Longer reads and honest takes from across Austria.
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Alpine Foothills: How do you get to the Mountains from Salzburg?
Salzburg is often associated with a romantic idea of mountains. In the Sound of Music film, for example, it also looks as if there are mountains in the center of Salzburg. While there are mountains in the city of Salzburg, these mountains are not the alps and would rather be called hills by us locals.…
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Getting from Munich to Salzburg (including from Munich Airport)
The distance between Munich and Salzburg is 145 kilometers (90 miles) which is shorter than the distance between Salzburg and the Austrian capital Vienna. Therefore, Munich is not only a popular place to visit on the way to and from Salzburg but Munich is also the closest international airport. In this article, you will find…
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Salzburger Dom: The Unofficial Guide to the Salzburg Cathedral
The Salzburg Cathedral, besides the Hohensalzburg Fortress, is the landmark of the city of Salzburg. Together with the fortress and Mirabell, the Salzburg Cathedral is one of the top 3 sights in Salzburg. A long time ago I published an article on the Free Walking Tour Salzburg's Blog titled "why the Salzburg Cathedral is a…
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Salzburg’s Surroundings: Top 7 Places to Visit Near Salzburg
Salzburg is a gem of a city. It is not only rich in history and art but also surrounded by beautiful scenery. This makes it an ideal base for day trips. The 3 Best Day Trips from Salzburg include the Lake District, Berchtesgaden, and the Eagles Nest, as well as the Ice Caves in Werfen. But…
WHERE TO START
Start with the right base.
City, lake town, or mountain village. Find the place that makes the rest of your trip work.