All about: Austria
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Ten undiscovered villages for proper escapes
By Roshina Jowaheer, Feb 08, 2013
Fancy going somewhere completely different this year? A holiday doesn't have to mean staying in an overpriced, over-visited tourist hotspot: get off the beaten track and explore some of Europe's...
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Take three: Winter walking holidays in Europe
By Roshina Jowaheer, Nov 21, 2012
Holidays in the snow don't have to mean hitting the ski slopes. If you're not a huge fan of skiing but still love the idea of heading to icier climes this winter, a hiking break might just be...
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This week's best deals: Canary Islands, Bali and Austria
By Roshina Jowaheer, Nov 19, 2012
Nine-night Canary Islands cruise from £499 per person Virgin Holidays Cruises (0844 488 3084) is offering a nine-night cruise holiday on Norwegian Spirit from Barcelona to Funchal, Santa...
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Austrian museum forced to cover up naked men posters
By Ruth Doherty, Oct 16, 2012
A museum in Austria is being forced to cover up hundreds of male genitalia on posters advertising an exhibition after complaints from outraged locals in Vienna. The full-frontal photograph,...
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Alp-ert Einstein! Austrian mountain resembles famous physicist
By Roshina Jowaheer, Oct 13, 2012
A mountain in the Austrian Alps bears an eerie resemblance to Albert Einstein. The spooky likeness was spotted on the side of the 7,700ft Grimming Mountain in Steiemark. On viewing the...
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Ten of the best: Brand new ski chalets
By Roshina Jowaheer, Dec 13, 2011
Looking for accommodation for your next ski holiday? This season it's all about cosy and intimate chalets, where you can enjoy a sociable, romantic and relaxed winter break. We've...
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Video: Tourist turns pretty mountain ride into 'scary rollercoaster'
By Ruth Doherty, Nov 23, 2011
It usually offers a leisurely descent down a mountain in Austria, allowing tourists to soak up the stunning surrounding views on the way down. But one tourist decided the Alpine-coaster in...
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Editor's picks: Christmas markets
By Katy Holland, Nov 17, 2011
Tis the season to be shopping - and if you're yearning for all things festive, treat yourself to a big dose of tinsel and mulled wine at one of these traditional Christmas markets. Towns and cities...
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