Hiking in Austria: The nation’s favourite sport at a glance
Hiking is one of the most popular leisure activities in Austria. Around two-thirds of the population regularly hit the trails – with almost half citing hiking as their main activity during their holidays. The numbers reflect this sentiment in impressive style: With around 726,000 members, the Österrichischer Alpenverein (Austrian Alpine Club) is the country’s largest […]
Traditional Clothing in Austria
The joyous tones of an accordion, happy chatter, a sea of colourful clothes: Whether public festivals, fairs or weddings, Austrian traditional clothing, better known as “Tracht”, is an integral part of Austrian culture – and a lot more than just a simple piece of clothing. With more than 800 different types of Tracht worn across […]
Heurigen vs. Buschenschank: What’s what?
Your guide to Austria’s much-loved wine taverns The irresistible smell of fresh bread, a glass of crisp white wine in your hand, animated conversations under chestnut trees – a visit to Austria’s wine taverns is not just your regular lunch or dinner, but a visit steeped in tradition. So what exactly makes Heurigen and Buschenschank […]