Austria offers superb autumn hiking opportunities, but experts say smart planning and the right kit make all the difference for staying safe. Here’s what you need to know.
Mountain rescuers in Lower Austria and Vienna have reported a sharp increase in call-outs this summer, with poor preparation, exhaustion, heat and rapidly changing weather among the problems sending more people into difficulty.
The Austrian mountains offer beautiful scenery and some of the best treks in the world, but they can also be a place of danger. Here's what you need to know before adventuring in the high altitudes.
A hike on a route near Salzburg that was closed for winter ended in a helicopter rescue. The young hikers from the UK and Australia who were wearing summer clothes were found in a state of hypothermia.
Rescuers in Austria on Saturday found the body of a Slovak man killed in an avalanche -- the 31st death in the country's current ski season, based on a prior toll given by the European Avalanche Warning Service.
After more than 13 hours of hearings and a short deliberation, a judge in Innsbruck has found a 37-year-old Salzburg man guilty of gross negligent homicide after his partner froze to death during a winter ascent of Austria's highest peak the Grossglockner.
When a winter ascent of Austria's Großglockner peak ended with a 33-year-old woman freezing to death just below the summit it made headlines around the world. Now a trial in Innsbruck will examine whether the woman's partner Thomas P. made fatal and avoidable errors.
Austria’s mountain rescue says call-outs keep climbing as more people head into the Alps. It warns that fitness and good gear are not a safety guarantee.
Even if you did not grow up near snowy mountains or had ski classes offered in schools like many Austrians, it is never too late to learn or improve your skills.
Skiing and après-ski go hand in hand in Austria, but what are the actual rules when it comes to alcohol on the slopes? Here’s what you need to know before heading out this winter.
Ski trips are a winter ritual in Austria, but poorly secured skis and snowboards can be a real safety risk. Simple loading mistakes can hamper your trip just as much as snow or traffic.
Looking for a family-friendly ski resort in Austria? From Schladming-Dachstein’s diverse slopes to Seefeld’s cross-country trails, Austria offers a range of ski resorts perfect for families, with many offering ski schools, easy slopes, and exciting activities for all ages.
An avalanche crashed into a ski slope on Austria's Stubai Glacier in the Tyrol region on Thursday leaving several people buried in snow. Some of the injured had to be airlifted to hospital.
Winter is soon here, and if you are in the mood for some adventurous off-piste skiing, ski touring might be something for you. Here is what you need to know.
A young male elk known as Emil has been captured in Austria and taken to the border with the Czech Republic after spending the summer roaming across central Europe.
A hiker has died after he and his wife were trampled by a herd of cows while walking their dog on a forest road in the Austrian Alps, police said on Monday.
