Travel & Sightseeing
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The Alps are a region which have this mountainous massif in common, but differ in so many other ways. What means: there is so much to see, to visit, to experience. Places we love to go from Slovenia to Switzerland, sights we love to visit, we will share it with you in this category.
In many areas in and around the city of Salzburg you get a marvellous view of the mountains in the countryside of Salzburg. But also in the vicinity over the boarder to Bavaria, Germany, you have some beautiful hills and mountains which are worth a visit.
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In the south-east of Germany, in Bavaria, in the middle of the Alps, you can find the popular holiday resort Berchtesgaden. In and around Berchtesgaden, in the "Berchtesgadenerland", visitors find a lot of ways and possibilities to spend great vacations.
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Kaltern (Caldaro sulla strada de vino) is on the wine route south of Bolzano. Kaltern is known for its red wine from Vernatsch grapes, the so-called Kalterersee, and for the actual Kalterersee (lake of Kaltern), the warmest lake in the Alps. These two aspects are well worth a longer trip. The beautiful area also offers walks and hikes for some possibilities.
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Located in the Upper Tauern National Park in Salzburg, in the Pinzgau, the water rushes down 380m in amazing cataracts, forming the highest waterfall in Austria. The waterfall is spread over three levels, with wonderful spray, rushing water vortices and as well very quiet coves. In the summer surrounded by verdant land, surrounded by dark fir trees, bare rocks, driftwood and rainbows, these waterfalls are a natural spectacle for adults and children. And, as scientifically proved: a relief for asthma sufferers. More about this below.
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In the southern Switzerland, in the heart of the Alps, located in the canton of Valais (Wallis) at the foot of the Matterhorn is one of the most popular winter sports resorts in Switzerland - Zermatt. A total of 313 kilometres downhill skiing in three areas, Zermatt offers all the amenities of a perfect winter holiday for beginners and advanced skiers. Especially nowadays one aspect converning the slopes is very interesting: Zermatt is a snow safe location!
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In the mood for a walk with the whole family? At the foot of Untersberg, Salzburg? There, where stags and roes kiss themselves good night and where there is no mobile phone reception, and not only electric smog, but noise is missing as well.
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"Fasching" - The Carnival in the German-speaking Alpine region is mostly "Fasching", "Fastnacht", or "Fasnacht". In previous times there were as well carnivalesque times when the normal power structures were lifted. Today's carnival tradition rather derives from Catholic traditions, as the short abundance of food and beverage before Lent starts.
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Here you see the entrance of our Shop, down three stairs you see lovely handbags, funky decoration and traditional handicraft
Goldgasse, gold alley, is situated at the heart of Salzburg's historic city center. The small shopping alley begins at the square Alter Markt and leads to the square Residenzplatz. Another connection to Goldgasse is from Judengasse or Brodgasse. The name probably derives from the Middle Ages based goldsmiths and tin moulders. Goldgasse is a typical medieval street, which narrows and widenes, flanked by five to six storey houses, tortuous and twined. You will be searching in vain for right angles as well as major business areas. Many small, traditional family business are in this alley: antiques, arts and crafts.
Since the end of November 2007 a new business idea is located in this wonderful alley: the
Alpine LIVE-Store MiaDeRoca.
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Christmas market, Christkindlmarkt or Christkindlesmarkt, "Adventmarkt": at the end of November, at the latest on the first Advent (4 Sundays before Christmas) markets open in many cities and villages in Central Europe. Stands of timber with arts and handcrafts, crafts, Christmas decorations, toys, Glühwein (mulled wine), tea and snacks. For many a visit to the Christmas market is the best thing to turn on the Christmas mood.
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