Too much Strudel for one Week…

Today I wanted to tell you about something a little different, one of my most favorite countries in the world is Austria – Having recently returned from a weeks skiing in the Austrian Alps

Austria will always hold a piece of my heart having worked in this beautiful place for 4 winter seasons and 2 summers, when I visit it is very much like going home

We started and ended are holiday with a night either side in Innsbruck  – The capital of the Tyrol steeped in history and with such sights to see as the Golden Dachl (Golden Roof) the stunning 16^th century Ambras Castle. The Olympic Ski Jump at Bergisel & the Olympic bobsleigh track at Igls – Which if you visit in season you can zoom down the Bobsleigh track at speed of  115km per hour – It really does feel like your in cool Runnings! Visit the Swarovski Crystal World & Store – Perfect if you are looking for a gift for a loved one.

Mayrhofen – Chocolate box town – I have to be honest we actually travelled to Mayrhofen for the annual Snowbombing music festival headlined by Liam Gallagher and a whole host of other acts. Due to it being the last week of the ski Season temperatures rose to up to 20 Degrees – Which at Altitudes of 2100m above sea level can be very warm.

Top things to do if visiting Austria

Sample lots of Strudel – Strudel is one of Austria’s most famed dishes – You can try every flavour from Traditional Apple to Spinach and sweet cheese!

Visit the history – Just outside of Salzburg is the famous eagles nest and within the City itself is the home of Mozart, Great if you are a fan of classical music

Take a sound of music tour – Dance around in a lush green field humming the notes to the hills are alive and reinacting the famous opening scene of the much loved musical and doing your best Julie Andrews impression

Take a cable car to the top of a mountain – Right from the heart of the city centre! In Innsbruck you can hop aboard the Nordekettebarne to take you up the mountain and get a fantastic panoramic view of the city – We visited in April and it was fantastic spring Skiing weather with lots of locals finishing the working week and heading up the mountain for an afternoon of skiing – Even the children as young as 3 and 4 will show you how to ski like a pro.

If you have never been to Austria, i would definitely recommend it as a great destination all year round!

Eliza x