Tag: Austria

Fraulein Maria “Sound of Music” Bicycle Tour in Salzburg, Austria

Fraulein Maria “Sound of Music” Bicycle Tour in Salzburg, Austria

This post contains affiliate links. When I was little, I checked out “The Sound of Music” movie so many times from the library that for Christmas that year I found my own copy under the tree. The magic of The Sound of Music stayed with 

Highline 179 in Reutte Austria

Highline 179 in Reutte Austria

The Highline 179 packs a punch for a roadside stop. Enjoy a moderate hike, the bridge, a castle, a museum and a playground. Plus, we stayed overnight at the hotel bellow the bridge.

Swarovski Kristallwelten Outdoor Play Area in Innsbruck, Austria

Swarovski Kristallwelten Outdoor Play Area in Innsbruck, Austria

This incredible playground at Swarovski Crystal is worth an outing all on its own.

Visiting Swarovski Kristallwelten in Innsbruck, Austria (Inside)

Visiting Swarovski Kristallwelten in Innsbruck, Austria (Inside)

Do not miss this amazing museum that celebrates Swarovski Crystal. Its fun for the whole family.

Salzburg Summer Toboggan Run

Salzburg Summer Toboggan Run

One of the highlights of our summer road trip around Germany and Austria was packing in as many summer toboggan runs as we could. Keltenblitz is located just outside of the city making it an attractive option for anyone wanting to try out these amazing rides. 

Fountains of Salzburg

Fountains of Salzburg

Our visit to Salzburg was HOT. It was July and the heat was absolutely unrelenting. Luckily, Salzburg has plenty of fountains which are perfect for beating the heat with kids.  Hellbrunn Trick Fountains  You are sure to get wet on this tour of the trick 

Salzburg Cable Car

Salzburg Cable Car

This post contains affiliate links.  We headed to Salzburg specifically for the Sound of Music tour, but ended up enjoying some of the city’s other offerings including the Salzburg Cable Car. Salzburg’s Untersberg cable car is included with the Salzburg Card, so we opted to 

Visiting Salzburg: Schloss Hellbrunn

Visiting Salzburg: Schloss Hellbrunn

Tips and Tricks for bringing the kids along to Schloss Hellburnn & the Trick Fountain Tour As palaces go, Schloss Hellbrunn in Salzburg packs an unexpected punch in terms of attractions. Visiting Schloss Hellbrunn can easily eat up a day of your Salzburg itinerary. We 

Swimming in Innsbruck Among the Mountains

Swimming in Innsbruck Among the Mountains

Swimming in Innsbruck at Waldschwimmbad is the perfect way to take in amazing views, experience This post on Swimming in Innsbruck contains affiliate links.  Europe’s heat wave was beating down on us so we jumped at the opportunity to take a dip in one of 

Overnight Nightjet Train from Innsbruck to Dusseldorf

Overnight Nightjet Train from Innsbruck to Dusseldorf

The Nightjet Service between Austria and Germany allows you to bring your car along with your family on this overnight rail journey.