Articles about Austria

Austria, France, Italy, Slovenia or Georgia's Gudauri: we break down where to ski by skill level, budget and season, and where Ukrainians don't need a visa.

A guide to Austrian cuisine: why schnitzel is legally veal only, what the Sacher vs Demel cake war is really about, and how Vienna's coffee culture works, with 2026 prices.

From premium Courchevel to budget Zakopane. We break down the ski resorts in Europe by runs, price, and level: reliable Alpine snow, or the closest and cheapest mountains.

Six cities you can reach overland in a single night through Poland, with honest budgets and no gloss: where the locals gather and what can spoil the mood.

Vienna, baroque Salzburg and postcard-perfect Hallstatt sit just two or three hours apart by train, yet it is often the alpine lakes that leave the strongest impression.

The oldest market in Europe is not Vienna but the Dresden Striezelmarkt, running since 1434. A breakdown of seven cities: when they open, what to eat and how to reach them.

Two winter scenarios for a Ukrainian in 2026: flee the cold for a beach, or lean into it in the mountains. We compare visas, season, prices and typical mistakes in a single table.

The long-awaited return of the ski season in the Alps after a two-year pandemic break

Twenty ambassadors from around the world share book and film recommendations that help you understand their cultures before you travel.

The most beautiful villages in Europe, from Italy's coastline to Norway's fjords, that have kept their charm far from mass tourism.

Top 20 most beautiful hotels in Europe: from lavish coastal resorts to architectural masterpieces in the heart of the city

The best ski resorts in Europe and North America for a perfect Christmas holiday

Carinthia is a region that will delight not only fans of winter sports, but also anyone who would rather simply relax than carve down the slopes.