The Austrian Alps are a place of fantastic natural beauty to walk, hike, climb, ski or just gaze in awe. National Park Hohe Tauren is a world of glaciers, mountains mirrored on the surface of alpine lakes and Krimml Waterfalls. Take a guided or unguided hike and spend the night in a mountain hut.

Journey to Patergassen for ultimate Alpine privacy and luxury at the Almdorf Seinerzeit. Escape from the world 1400 feet above sea level in a cozy Chalet with private saunas and hot tubs. Dine at the private Restaurant Fellacher, which accommodates only two guests and the cook! The Almdorf is open year round providing tranquility, fresh mountain air and awakening of the senses in a mountain setting.

The Austrian countryside has scenic bike trails for cyclists of varied abilities. The Tauren Bike Path traverses some of the worlds most rugged country yet is mostly downhill! The route connects with picture perfect villages and hamlets. This 100 mile, six-day journey includes hotel, rental bike and luggage transfer starts in Kimml and ends in the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg.

Fortress Hohensalzburg dominates the bluff overlooking the baroque towers of Salzburg.
Trained guides will share the secrets of this 11th century edifice. Ride the castle lift up and down the mountain.

The Danube Bike Path is more suited to less experienced cyclist and families yet is adorned with views of the glorious Danube, majestic castles, sleepy villages and vineyards. Tired? No problem, just roll your bike onto a riverboat or a train with special bike cars. This one-week (flexible) tour starts in Linz and ends in Vienna.

Innsbruck is a city of the past and present. The medieval houses of Old Town will draw you back to the feudal times of knights and merchants. The Folk Art Museum, Imperial Palace and Chapel are packed with history.