One of the biggest shocks of planning our trip to Austria was how expensive Austria is… After spending three weeks this past August in Austria, I hope that I can help you better plan your travel in Austria to cut costs. Fifteen tips for budget travel in Austria are included in this article!
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One day in Salzburg with the best things to do in Salzburg, Austria
Although Salzburg is famous for the Sound of Music, there’s a lot more to this stunning Austrian city with Baroque architecture. On a recent trip to Salzburg with a friend and her charming Austrian beau, we had a lovely day in Salzburg covering the major attractions of the city. Follow this self-guided walking itinerary for one day in Salzburg covering the best things to do in Salzburg.
…Why you need to skip Melk Abbey in favor of St. Florian Monastery
Stift Sankt Florian (St. Florian Monastery) is a stunning monastery located in the town of Sankt Florian. This stunning monastery was first founded in the 9th century and it is the largest monastery in Upper Austria.
Although most people head to Melk Abbey for baroque architecture and frescos, St. Florian is a less crowded alternative with all of the same appeal and even more. In this guide to the St. Florian Monastery, I’ll provide an overview of what to expect for your visit, how to get to the monastery, and highlights of the visit for non-German speakers.
…Why you need to try the beer in Freistadt, Austria
Freistadt is a picturesque town in Upper Austria that many people miss on their trip to Austria, however beer lovers cannot miss this stunning town with a fascinating secret: a brewery owned by the residents of the city.
Freistädter Bier is one of the most famous beers in Upper Austria and I include information about the history of this Austrian beer…and where to try it at its source! I also include tips for spending a day in Freistadt.
…Visiting a Nazi concentration camp for the first time: Why we must bear witness
One of my most emotionally raw moments of this year was unexpected: A friend offered me her house to catsit at. I readily accepted, however my research into the area led me to discover that the Mauthausen concentration camp was nearby.
Visiting a former Nazi concentration camp for the first time was difficult, however it was something that I had to do. I hope that this article helps you prepare for your visit.
…Your perfect Austrian trip itinerary to see the best of Austria
I’ve always been fascinated with Austria. My grandfather emigrated from Austria to the United States and I’ve been obsessed with tracing my roots. This year marked my third visit to Austria and I stayed around a month this time in Upper Austria. I have booked yet another trip to Austria for next year.
In the meantime, I hope that I can help you plan your perfect Austrian vacation based on my time exploring much of Austria. I’ve created this itinerary for Austria to be more flexible depending on your amount of time, so feel free to cut out what isn’t interesting to you.
…Visiting Stift Engelszell: Austria’s only trappist monastery (and brewery)
As a collector of rare beers, we had to drive out to the Engelszell Abbey after reading that it was the only trappist monastery in Austria that produces authentic Trappist products. At Stift Engelszell, you can find Trappist beers as well as a stunning church dating back to the mid-1700s. Read what you need to know about the beers from Stift Engelszell and visiting the Engelszell abbey in Engelhartszell, Austria
…A brief travel guide to Enns, Austria: Austria’s oldest town
While staying in Upper Austria for three weeks, I ended up venturing across the river to the oldest town in Austria: Enns, Austria. This charming town is perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing morning or evening in a charming Austrian town.
While sitting on the train, I overheard a proud Austrian man (wearing the most beautiful tratchen) telling my seatmate about Enns with a smile. I was inspired by the lovely stories about Enns and ended up going together with my husband after putting on our finest trachten.
…St. Gilgen: A beautiful town in Austria
On my recent trip to Austria, I wanted to go somewhere different without the crowds of Hallstatt. After reading about the charm of St. Gilgen, a small town outside of Salzburg, we drove a scenic route to reach Sankt Gilgen, which certainly delivered on its promises of charm. Keep reading for things to do in St. Gilgen and where to stay in Sankt Gilgen.
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A perfect day exploring the adorable town of Dürnstein, Austria
While researching where we would go while in Austria, I came across the fairytale town of Dürnstein, Austria. This stunning town along the Danube is a popular day trip from Vienna although any history (and wine) lover is guaranteed to fall in love with Dürnstein. I’ll be discussing the history of Dürnstein, why to visit Dürnstein, what to know about climbing Burgruine Dürnstein, and what to do in Dürnstein if you have an afternoon (or a day).
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