Austria Archives - Casual Travelist Travel and food, with a dash of adventure Tue, 30 Jul 2019 22:00:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://casualtravelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/favicon.png Austria Archives - Casual Travelist 32 32 3 Meals: Where to eat in Salzburg, Austria https://casualtravelist.com/where-to-eat-in-salzburg/ https://casualtravelist.com/where-to-eat-in-salzburg/#comments Sat, 22 Dec 2018 22:10:17 +0000 http://casualtravelist.com/blog/?p=94 Visitors have long flocked to Salzburg for it’s picturesque Old Town set against the stunning backdrop of the Alps and naturally they want to find out where the best restaurants in Salzburg are. Comforting, homestyle meals are mainstays on menus throughout the Austrian Alps but a new wave of chefs are re-imagining alpine cuisine while
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]]> https://casualtravelist.com/where-to-eat-in-salzburg/feed/ 79 Discovering Melk Abbey- Austria’s Prettiest Church https://casualtravelist.com/melk-abbey-austria/ https://casualtravelist.com/melk-abbey-austria/#comments Sun, 24 Sep 2017 21:24:16 +0000 http://casualtravelist.com/blog/?p=1136 Austria’s Wachau Valley is a popular destination for river cruises or as a day trip from nearby Vienna. Situated on the winding banks of the Danube River, Melk has all the elements that make for any charming European town. Narrow cobblestone streets perfect for strolling? Check. Confection colored buildings kissed with flower boxes? Check. Inviting cafes
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]]> https://casualtravelist.com/melk-abbey-austria/feed/ 85 Snapshots of Vienna https://casualtravelist.com/snapshots-of-vienna/ https://casualtravelist.com/snapshots-of-vienna/#comments Tue, 12 May 2015 01:37:06 +0000 http://casualtravelist.com/blog/?p=2446 Vienna is a classical city in every sense of the word. Grand Hapsburg era buildings flank tree-lined avenues and Gothic cathedrals intertwine seamlessly with modern glass skyscrapers. This is a city that influenced the best of European culture; where opera is an obsession and lingering at a cafe for a few hours over fancified coffee
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]]> https://casualtravelist.com/snapshots-of-vienna/feed/ 57 Fancy and fun in Salzburg – The Hellbrunn Palace and Gardens https://casualtravelist.com/salzburg-hellbrunn-palace-gardens/ https://casualtravelist.com/salzburg-hellbrunn-palace-gardens/#comments Sat, 18 Oct 2014 14:45:39 +0000 http://casualtravelist.com/blog/?p=1238 The Hellbrunn Palace and Gardens are one of the most visited attractions in Salzburg.  Sure, there are palaces all over Europe, each one filled with opulent rooms and surrounded by grand gardens but this one has a secret (and a very fun one at that). Schloss Hellbrunn was built from 1613-1515 by Archbishop Markus Sittikus and is
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]]> https://casualtravelist.com/salzburg-hellbrunn-palace-gardens/feed/ 68 The Ice Caves of Werfen, Austria https://casualtravelist.com/ice-caves-werfen-austria/ https://casualtravelist.com/ice-caves-werfen-austria/#comments Sun, 20 Jul 2014 23:12:53 +0000 http://casualtravelist.com/blog/?p=874 The ice caves of Werfen are a frozen subterranean world that lie deep within the Austrian Alps. Perched high above the tiny hamlet of Werfen, Eisriesenwelt (German for “world of the ice giants”) is the world’s largest ice cave and is a popular day trip from Salzburg. Austria’s efficient train system will deliver you to the town of Werfen
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]]> https://casualtravelist.com/ice-caves-werfen-austria/feed/ 92 Luxurious stay at the Sans Souci Vienna https://casualtravelist.com/hotel-san-souci-modern-luxury-vienna/ https://casualtravelist.com/hotel-san-souci-modern-luxury-vienna/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2014 22:23:27 +0000 http://casualtravelist.com/blog/?p=352   The city of Vienna is synonymous with elegance and a visit here deserves a stay at an equally luxurious hotel. The  San Souci Vienna hotel fits the bill perfectly. Located in the upscale Bohemian neighborhood of Spittelberg the Sans Souci is perfectly situated near the Museum Quartier, convenient to the sights within the Ringstrasse
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]]> https://casualtravelist.com/hotel-san-souci-modern-luxury-vienna/feed/ 21 Along the Danube on 2 wheels: cycling in Austria’s Wachau Valley https://casualtravelist.com/cycling-wachau/ https://casualtravelist.com/cycling-wachau/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2014 04:39:27 +0000 http://casualtravelist.com/blog/?p=54 After spending several days exploring the imperial grandeur of Vienna it was time for some fresh air and green spaces. I love to explore the countryside and small towns in Europe, so when looking a day trip options from Vienna Melk and the Wachau Valley (pronounced Va-how) looked like a perfect fit. Quaint villages, an
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