by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jun 29, 2026 | Austria, Bucket List, Destinations, Europe, Weekend Getaways
It sounds really hard, and it can be. However, Ice Climbing can be easy and fun if you do it with the right guide and equipment. Matrei, close to Lienz, has Austria’s largest artificial Ice Park. This is the place where this adventure takes place. This is a...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 5, 2026 | Austria, Bucket List, Destinations, Europe, Weekend Getaways
Have you ever tried ice bathing? Is it dangerous or is it safe to do? This story takes us to the stunning setting of Lienz, surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Lienzer Dolomites. I, not really knowing what I signed us up for, and Mini, not wanting to do it. Our...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 5, 2026 | Austria, Destinations, Europe, Weekend Getaways
If you’re looking for a peaceful winter adventure far from crowded ski resorts, a snowshoe hike in Lienz, Austria, might be exactly what you need. Nestled between the dramatic peaks of the Lienz Dolomites and the sun-soaked valleys of East Tyrol, Lienz is one of...
by Daniel Majak | Last updated Jul 5, 2026 | Austria, Destinations, Europe, Motorhome, Weekend Getaways
Looking out over Bad Gastein is like looking into a part of a fairy tale. How many cities have such dramatic framing? And how many cities have a waterfall flowing right through the center that creates drama? Now add a hotel that can only be described as haunted and...
by Annika & Mini | Last updated Jul 5, 2026 | Austria, Destinations, Europe, Weekend Getaways
Immerse yourself in blankets and have a nice horse-drawn sleigh ride in the moonshine. The bells from the horse’s harness will create music together with the sound of the sleigh riding through the now. It all comes with a torchlit walk, drinks, and dinner....
