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    Austria's Forests

    Spending time in the forest means slowing down, becoming calmer. A walk between trees, moss, ferns, and herbs can revive our spirits.

    • An atmosphere of the forest in Ebenthal
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      Why Forest Bathing Can Make You Healthier and Happier, According to Science

      Spending time in the forest has a soothing, refreshing effect on our bodies and minds. But how does it work, exactly?

      Find out
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      Five Lung Health Boosters from the Forest

      Forest herbs for lung health: We take a closer look at lungwort, cowslip, and wild thyme.
      Learn more about these natural medicines
    • Monastery Pernegg in springtime in lower austria
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      The Strength of Silence: Holidays at Pernegg Abbey

      Silence allows us to reflect, to lose ourselves completely, and return to what really matters. Pernegg Abbey is a place where you can slow down.
      To the silence of the abbey
    • Pharmacist Dr. Angelika Riffel
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      Austria's Herbs

      The forest and its flora offer a multitude of wonderful herbal remedies as well as delicious treats. Learn more about different herbs.
      Austria's healing & delicious herbs
    • Ayurveda Resort MANDIRA, Yoga Terrace Stargate
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      The Best Places to Stargaze

      Picnic under the stars, star gardens, star huts. Be bedazzled by the night sky at these places where stargazing becomes a true experience.
      To the stars!
    • Clara Tippelt, landlady of the Almgasthaus Boscheben in Ellbögen, south side of Patscherkofel / Almgasthaus Boscheben
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      Clara Tippelt – From the Big City to the Mountain Hut

      What’s it like to leave everything you know behind and start a new life in a mountain hut on the alpine pasture? Clara Tippelt made this bold move. 
      Life on the mountain pasture
    • Coniferous forest in the region Seefeld
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      The Scent of the Forest and Meadows: How to Bring Austrian Nature Into Your Home

      Nature smells different everywhere. Is it possible to fill our home with the fragrances of Austria? Fragrance experts who produce natural soaps and candles explain how it can be done. 
      The natural scents of Austria
    • Launch campaign Lebensgefühl Österreich - Main sujet Pures Lebensgefühl (pure attitude to life)
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      National Parks and Biosphere Reserves in Austria

      Austria's strictly protected national parks and biosphere reserves offer visitors the chance to discover nature in its original, untouched state first-hand.
      Find your favourite
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      5 Ways to Practice Mindfulness in Austria

      Take a walk over fields and through forests, swim in crystal clear lakes, or see more stars than ever before under a brilliant night sky. Here are five ways to practice mindfulness in Austria’s nature.
      Take a break
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      Austria’s Prettiest Places, According to Austrians

      Find out about the magical places chosen by Austrians as the country’s most beautiful spots.
      Where are the top spots?
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