The Local Europe https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Four Austrian national parks worth paying a visit If you are looking for a place to ski, hike or climb or to take a walk in stunning nature, Austria offers some spectacular national parks worth a visit no matter the time of the year. We list the four most beautiful national parks in the country. https://www.thelocal.com/20240108/four-austrian-national-parks-worth-paying-a-visit Mon, 08 Jan 2024 12:16:23 +0100 four-austrian-national-parks-worth-paying-a-visit Yes, you can travel from Austria across Europe by train... even for work Travelling from Austria to Sweden by train for a work conference might not be the choice of many but Valéria Schörghofer-Queiroz decided to avoid flying and stay on the rails. Although her trip wasn't without its problems. https://www.thelocal.com/20241021/would-you-travel-from-austria-across-europe-by-train-for-work-it-can-be-done Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:37:01 +0200 would-you-travel-from-austria-across-europe-by-train-for-work-it-can-be-done The five best hidden ski resorts in Austria The skiing season has started, and people worldwide are travelling to some of Austria's hot spot locations. If you are looking for a resort where you have more space on the slopes and can experience more stunning nature untouched, we have some recommendations. https://www.thelocal.com/20231221/the-five-best-hidden-ski-resorts-in-austria Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:31:53 +0100 the-five-best-hidden-ski-resorts-in-austria When will Vienna's Christmas markets open this year? One of Vienna's highest seasons is Christmas time, when the city is bright with beautiful decorations, and the streets smell like mulled wine and cinnamon. The traditional Christmas markets are a significant part of the city festivities. https://www.thelocal.com/20241007/when-will-viennas-christmas-markets-open-this-year Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:15:19 +0200 when-will-viennas-christmas-markets-open-this-year How long are Austria's famous Christmas markets open this year? One of the highlights of the year in Austria can be readily enjoyed anywhere in the country - its legendary Christmas markets. But how long do they stay open in the evening - and do some remain open until the New Year? https://www.thelocal.com/20231106/when-do-austrias-famous-christmas-markets-open-this-year Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:17:35 +0100 when-do-austrias-famous-christmas-markets-open-this-year Where are Austria's best train stations? Austria boasts an extensive network of train tracks, but how good are its main stations? https://www.thelocal.com/20231207/where-are-austrias-best-train-stations Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:59:18 +0100 where-are-austrias-best-train-stations Vienna Christmas markets: The dates and locations for 2023 Although there's no shortage of Christmas offerings in Austria, no one does Christmas quite like the Viennese. Here's a guide to some of the best Christmas markets in the capital - and when you can start enjoying them in 2023. https://www.thelocal.com/20231114/vienna-christmas-markets-the-dates-and-locations-for-2023 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 13:38:35 +0100 vienna-christmas-markets-the-dates-and-locations-for-2023 Do certain parts of Austria simply have too many tourists now? With famous Austrian Alpine places like Salzburg and the tiny village of Hallstatt contemplating measures to deter certain tourists is the country suffering from too many visitors? https://www.thelocal.com/20230829/do-certain-parts-of-austria-simply-have-too-many-tourists-now Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:12:01 +0200 do-certain-parts-of-austria-simply-have-too-many-tourists-now