Austria

Helicopter rescue on a ski slope in Austria

Injured skier picked up by a rescue helicopter in St. Anton. Video Rating: 5 / 5

Salzburg, Austria: Hohensalzburg Fortress and Mönchsberg

Hohensalzburg Fortress towers over the Salzach River, dominating Salzburg’s skyline as one of Europe’s mightiest castles. Through the forest, Mönchsberg Mountain offers commanding views and a respite from the city. For more information on the Rick Steves’ Europe TV series… Continue reading

Vienna, Austria: Heurigen Wine Gardens

The uniquely Viennese institution of Heurige is two things: a young wine, and a place to drink it. Long ago, when the Hapsburg Emperors let Vienna’s vintners sell their own new wine tax-free, several hundred families opened these charming wine-garden… Continue reading

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