All articles related to Outdoors

17.03.2012 - 25.03.2012

Winter Golf Week Lech-Zürs

Golfing on one of the most spectacular ice- and snow courses in Austria. A perfectly prepared 9-hole snowy golf course at the heart of the magnificent Zugertal valley on the banks of the Lech offers a golfing pleasure with a difference.

14.03.2012 - 18.03.2012

FIS Alpine Ski World Cup - Finale

The official rehearsal for the FIS Alpine Skiing Championships 2013 in Schladming. Competitions will take place in the disciplines slalom, giant slalom, Super G, and downhill. Furthermore, there will be also be a team contest.

29.04.2012

Apple Blossom Festival

At the Apple Blossom Festival in the "Apple Village" Puch one can enjoy home-made juices, cider and schnaps as well as regional apple specialities. Visitors are invited to a "blossom hike" through Austria's biggest orchard and listen to traditional live music - no electricity needed!

08.03.2012 - 11.03.2012

Ice Polo Trophy

The atmosphere is unique! The Turracher Lake - 1,763 m above sea level - is transformed into a rink for the Austrian Ice Polo Trophy in March.

08.03.2012 - 15.03.2012

Freeride World Tour Big Mountain

The extreme freeride competition attracts a continuously growing community to Fieberbrunn. The world's best athletes face a tough battle against the "Big Mountain", the laws of gravity and the strict criteria of the jury.

20.01.2012 - 04.03.2012

Vienna Ice World

The dreamily lit facade of the City Hall is the perfect atmospheric backdrop for the Vienna Ice World. An ice surface of over 7,000 m² offers ice skating fans a fairy tale ice landscape.

23.08.2012 - 26.08.2012

Pink Lake Festival

Not the usual big-city backdrop, no parades for the titillation of curious onlookers, but rather an international get-together for gays, lesbians and everyone in between, including friends of the community, in a beautiful town amidst magical countryside at Lake Wörthersee.

18.07.2012 - 21.07.2012

Ennstal-Classic

A car-lover's delight, this annual oldtimer rallye was first organised in 1993 by Mag. Michael Glöckner und Helmut Zwickl. The winner was Walter Röhrl. Since then the Ennstal has been on a high with top-class cars and legendary drivers.

17.07.2012 - 22.07.2012

Beach Volleyball Grand Slam

Klagenfurt hosts the Beach Volleyball Grand Slam, one of the premium beach volleyball events in Europe. Renowned for its friendly party atmosphere, the event attracts thousands of fans every year to the Strandbad beside the stunning Worthersee lake.

12.07.2012 - 26.08.2012

Seefestspiele Mörbisch 2012

The centre of the operetta world is located only sixty kilometres southeast of Vienna in the picturesque town of Mörbisch, on the shores of Lake Neusiedl. This year's performance at the Seefestspiele Mörbisch is Johann Strauss' classic "Die Fledermaus".

11.07.2012 - 26.08.2012

Opera Festival St. Margarethen

An old Roman quarry is the setting for this exciting summer festival. The main opera of 2012 will be Carmen by Georges Bizet.

01.07.2012

Ironman Austria

Europe's largest triathlon, the Ironman, will take place in Austria on 1st July 2012. Once again the beautiful region of Carinthia will provide the backdrop for this ultimate sporting challenge.

16.06.2012 - 03.09.2012

Finkenstein Castle Arena

Varied programme in front of the magnificent backdrop of Finkenstein Castle in Carinthia.

03.06.2012

Austrian Women's Run 2012

Whether beginner, experienced runner or Nordic walker, in the Austrian Women's Run® each participant is a winner! Join the thousands of women and girls, their families, friends and fans at the largest women's run in continental Europe.

17.05.2012 - 20.05.2012

Narcissus Festival

The beautiful Narcissus flower that grows in abundance in the lovely Ausseerland area is commonly called "Poet's Narcissus". The colourful pageantry that has come to symbolize the annual Narcissus Festival draws thousands of visitors to the region each year.

21.04.2012 - 30.11.1999

The Arlberg Eagle

The Arlberg Eagle is a triathlon with a difference...it takes place over five months. The competition starts in April with "The White Thrill" (der Weisse Rausch), a nine-kilometre ski race starting at 2650 metres' altitude on the Vallugagrat mountain.

15.04.2012

Vienna City Marathon

Vienna City Marathon draws cheering crowds and thousands of runners to the city's streets. It leaves Wagramer Strasse along a scenic, but physically challenging, route to Heldenplatz. If 42km is too much, try the mini-marathon, fun run or junior marathon.

09.04.2012 - 14.04.2012

Snowbombing 2012

Famous for its adrenalin-fuelled snowboarding, crazed partying and nocturnal chalet-hopping, Snowbombing takes place in the Tyrolean resort of Mayrhofen every year.

20.01.2012 - 22.01.2012

International Hahnenkamm Race

Jumps up to 80m, steep slopes up to 85% and speeds up to 140km/h. Less than 2 minutes to complete the stretch of 3.3km. An altitude difference of 863m from the starting point (1665m) to the finish (802m). An average speed of 103km/h. This is the most difficult ski piste in the world.

Winter in Austria

Great weather, enviable vertical drops, legendary Après-ski, famous Austrian Gemütlichkeit and unrivaled winter playgrounds are just a few of the reasons why you should consider Austria for your next northern hemisphere ski holiday.

Austria's Top Ski Resorts

Pure joy on skis - this is what you will find in Austria's top ski resorts. Whether you want to coast down the piste leisurely or fly down the expert downhill run, in these resorts you will be spoilt for choice.

Tirol's ski dimension

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis is located on a high plateau in the midst of an old cultural landscape at an altitude of 1200-1400 metres. More than 2000 hours of sunshine per year make Serfaus, Fiss and Ladis the sunniest areas in Tirol.

A symphony of fire and snow

The ski shows in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis are a real highlight on the weekly program. From typical ski-demos to daredevil stunts and journeys through ancient times, each show is an unforgettable winter open–air event.

Arlberg - skiing at its best!

This is the place where serious skiers enjoy fantastic powder runs from November until April. 5 charming Tyrolean villages and the unique combination of boundless skiing pleasure and traditional après ski make the Arlberg so unique!

Innsbruck

Past and future meet in the heart of the Alps, where Innsbruck’s world-famous sights, which testify to the Tirol province’s great past, stand alongside post-modern international architecture to create a fascinating blend.

Bregenz

Vorarlberg’s capital is beautifully located at Lake Constance, Central Europe’s third largest lake. It offers a dense cultural program coupled with a wide range of outdoor activities.

Ski helmet obligatory in Austria

Bregenzerwald Cheese Road

The Cheese Route through the Bregenzerwald in Vorarlberg is the ideal way to explore the region and its close ties with cheese-making: from dairy farms to cheese speciality inns, and from alpine pastures to milkmaids. If you’re a cheese connoisseur, this is for you.

Antony Gormley: Horizon Field

Antony Gormley's Horizon Field will consist of 100 life-size, solid cast iron figures of the human body installed into the landscape of Vorarlberg in Austria until April 2012. The work will form a horizontal line at 2,039m above sea level.

Experiences "off the beaten path"

Looking for great authentic travel experiences? Just move the "slider" to your travel preference and we'll show where we think you should go. You most likely will encounter unexpected like the "Poppy village ".

Alpine Lodges & Vacation rentals in Austria

Alpine Lodges are available in all sizes and standards - even deluxe ones with sauna.

Innsbruck - Winter sport meets urban flair

The winter sports program of the Olympic Ski World Innsbruck reads like a wish list: easy for beginners, steep for advanced skiers and extreme for free riders. That is all available with just 1 ski pass where you ski in 9 different ski resorts. And once you have finished your last run you can enjoy the amenities the capital city of the Alps has on offer.

Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis - Home of family holidays

190 kilometers of pistes, 70 lifts and 3 charming Tyrolean villages and the best kids entertainment in Austria.

Top Winter Facts

From Apres-Ski to ski rental and free shuttle buses - with this essential ski facts you are well prepared for your Austrian winter holiday.

Arlberg - The Cradle of Alpine Skiing

It is a legend in itself, a byword for passion, the crowning pinnacle of its sport! The Arlberg region – The Cradle of Alpine Skiing and the home of choice for all those who have succumbed to the fascination of the Alpine winter.

“The White Ring” – The longest ski race in the world

Ski races have a long tradition at the Arlberg, but this is without a doubt one of the most spectacular races during the winter season.

Summer in Austria

Discover traditions, experience nature, refresh with a glass of wine, relax at a crystal clear lake and enjoy picturesque landscape by biking, hiking or even cruising along the Danube.

St. James Trail

“Spiritual walking” is gaining in popularity. It is the kind of travel on foot where the journey itself is the reward. The world famous Jacob Trail gives opportunity to return to your center, step by step.

Salzkammergut - Lake District

The Salzkammergut area (Lake District), with a total of 76 lakes, is one of the most impressive regions in the heart of Austria.

Austria’s hiking villages

The Austrian hiking villages consist out of 50 holiday regions and resorts all over Austria. These villages dedicate their focus on nature, landscapes and physical exercise and fascinate their visitors with unique hikes.

Salzburger Almenweg

35 stages, 350 km of enjoyable hiking and 120 alpine huts – that’s the Salzburger Almenweg.

The Eagle Walk

Hike the longest hiking path of Europe – the Eagle Walk in Tirol.

Excursion cruises on the Danube

Have you ever thought about exploring Vienna’s beautiful surroundings by boat? Embark the excursion boat in Vienna and spend the day in vineyards, nature parks or exploring ancient ruins and castles.

Nature Watch

Discover a new way of experiencing Tyrolean nature and observe true miracles at undisturbed natural setting.

Tirol - a mountain bike mecca

Tirol is one of Europe’s most popular biking regions. Routes totaling some 5,000 km wind through the province’s fabulous valleys and even alpine pastures.

Salzburger Land - fabulous landscapes

Salzburger Land has an unbelievable 6,000 different cycling and mountain biking routes to choose from. Virtually every village has a day excursion route, offering a variety of different experiences, but the province has an infinite choice of longer and more challenging tours too.

The Danube Cycle Path

The Danube Cycle Path is among the most beautiful cycling tracks in Europe. Discover Austria’s provinces, the famous Wachau Valley and the capital city Vienna by bike.

Culinary Danube

The Danube is not only known for its culture, landscape and beautiful nature, it is also famous for its culinary delights and therefore a top address for gourmets.

Waltzing the Blue Danube

Danube so blue, so bright and blue... no wonder that Johann Strauss' most famous waltz became the nation's secret anthem.

Essential listing on Danube cruises

Cruise along the breathtaking Danube and download a listing on Danube cruises provided by Australian and New Zealand tour operators.

Why ski in Austria?

Great weather, enviable vertical drops and unrivalled winter playgrounds are just a few of the reasons why you should consider Austria for your next winter holiday.

Holiday Specialists

Find your perfect holiday experience with Austria’s “Urlaubsspezialisten” – the experts for your ultimate holiday in Austria.

Walk Austria's Alps

There are numerous ways to explore and experience a destination but none as intimate and personal as taking the time to enjoy your vacation destination on foot. Walking and hiking in Austria will get you close to nature and allow you to get to know the people and the wonderful traditions in Austria.

Biking throughout Austria

Cycling has become one of the most popular ways to experience the unique Austrian countryside, small towns and cities. We have researched great trails and put important information together for you.

Popular Walking Resorts

The Hills are still alive in Austria! If you are looking for picture perfect scenery, fresh mountain air and crystal clear lakes, Austria offers an abundance of choices. Following is our selection of some of the most scenic Alpine resorts.

Questions about your biking trip?

The past few years we have been asked questions about biking in Austria. In this segment we try to answer a lot of them and hope to make your bike-tour even more enjoyable.