Austria holidays
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‘The prospect of cajoling my kids to cycle from Vienna to Budapest filled me with dread – but the only drama came from the scenery’
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With such a rich cultural and historical heritage, the Austrian capital is a wonder to wander but don’t overlook its diverse neighbourhoods, cuisine and bars
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Think skiing in the Alps has to mean taking a flight? Think again: our rail and ski expert picks resorts to suit all abilities – all accessible by train from London
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After starting in London, this itinerary takes in Lake Geneva, the Austrian Tirol, and the heights of the Zugspitze in Bavaria, with stunning views all the way
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Our writer thinks her family are not really ‘animal people’ but a stay on an organic farm, with rabbits, ponies, llamas and hens, could just change her mind
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Held across three pretty Alpine towns, Gastein Yoga Days offer the choice of hundreds of classes in stunning locations at affordable prices
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Ahead of the Road World Championships, our writer samples the Alpine route, before riding off in search of the area’s best food producers
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Built into a mountaintop like a Bond villain’s lair, the striking 007 Elements museum shows how the films were made
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Celebrating a century at the heart of the modernist movement, the Austrian capital is putting on quite a show
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The high Alpine resort of Katschberg proves perfect for a family of mixed abilities, and December’s lantern-lit advent trail leaves everyone feeling festive
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Not everyone is thrilled by the idea of a week’s skiing and little else; here are ski bases with the full St Moritz array of winter fun but without the Swiss original’s steep prices
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From ziplines in Switzerland to walking holidays in Italy and France, plus mountain bike breaks and an outdoor festival, the Alps are worth a ‘peak’ this summer
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If you love music Recordbag is the perfect spot: a small, independent shop that supports up and coming bands, hosts in-store gigs and has its own label
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Is it possible to have a great time in a winter sports resort without actually strapping on the kit and going skiing or snowboarding? Our writer goes to Austria – to take it easy
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Advent in Austria merges angels and demons, Christian and pagan traditions – and it’s not for the faint-hearted
No need to fly: three European trips easier by train