Out into the golden nature, into the cosy SPAs Saalfelden Leogang (OTS) – There are many good reasons to spend your holiday in Saalfelden Leogang. In autumn there are perhaps even more. The golden season is ideal for outdoor activities, soothing wellness treatments and people who want to have something delicious on their plate at … Read more
Vienna/Hallstatt (OTS) – The Wiesberghaus on the Dachstein plateau at 1,884 m above sea level is the Nature Friends Hut of the Year 2024. Federal Chairman Andreas Schieder and Federal Managing Director Günter Abraham have now officially presented the coveted award. Last Friday, the Nature Friends Federal Chairman Andreas Schieder, Federal Managing Director Günter Abraham, … Read more
Kitzbühel Tourism redefines the future of alpine destination marketing Kitzbühel (OTS) – A classic reinvents itself. Known for its rich history, Kitzbühel Tourism presented the comprehensive new look of the destination brand on June 20, 2024 and is setting new standards in alpine destination marketing. During the event, the whole of Kitzbühel was rebranded overnight … Read more
The Trailbell for mountain bikers Innsbruck (OTS) – Summer is approaching, and with it life is returning to our mountains. This summer, however, the familiar deep ringing of cowbells is accompanied by the gentle tinkling of the trail bell. Trail bell? This small bell, mounted on the handlebars of the mountain bike or on the … Read more
At the “Mountain RESCUE” network symposium, operational strategies were discussed. Semmering (OTS) – The approximately 12,800 volunteer members of the Austrian Mountain Rescue Service recorded a three percent increase in their deployments to more than 9,600 in 2023. At the Austrian Mountain Rescue Service’s “Mountain RESCUE” network symposium, which was co-organized by the prevention institutes … Read more
Three days full of innovation, hiking expertise and networking for hiking tourism With the strategy update, we are strengthening our position as a central contact point for hiking tourism issues and driving forward the sustainable development of hiking Ulrich Andres, Managing Director of Austria’s Hiking Villages Villach/Alpbachtal (OTS) – The Association of Austrian Hiking Villages … Read more
A Sherpa, particular summit crosses and a thrilling excursion illustrate the exhilaration {that a} vacation in Saalfelden Leogang may end up in. Saalfelden Leogang (OTS) – The selection of Lonely Planet, which integrated the area within the most sensible 10 of the most productive vacation locations on the earth, presentations why a go back and … Read more
The warm season draws us into nature – why not just let go while hiking? Vienna (OTS) – Have you ever met people on the hiking trail who had nothing on except shoes, a backpack or a hat? Then this was probably an encounter of a special kind: with naked hikers! This encounter is particularly … Read more
Vienna (OTS) – After a screening camp, the women’s team for the Naturfreunde’s young talent development project has been chosen. The six young alpinists Elena Prem, Elisabeth Mayr, Hannah Rabl, Jana Scheiring, Sabrina Unger and Elena Barbist make up the new alpine squad 4.0. The women’s team of the new Nature Friends Alpin Squad is … Read more
Vienna/ Hallstatt (OTS) – The coveted “Hut of the Year” award will go to the Wiesberghaus in 2024. The Naturfreunde’s alpine training center is located in the middle of the Dachstein area at 1,884 m above sea level and is characterized by sustainability and climate friendliness. The Wiesberghaus, idyllically located on the northern edge of … Read more
