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.
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.
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.
If you're looking to experience the magic of the night sky, Austria has a wealth of stunning stargazing spots. Here are the top five locations that provide spectacular views of constellations, planets, and meteor showers.
Vienna’s unique location and changing seasons make it a haven for sports enthusiasts. From ice skating in the city centre to mountain biking in the Vienna Woods, here’s what you can try.
More than 100 German school children and teachers had to be rescued, most of them airlifted to safety, after getting stuck on an Alpine hiking trail, described online as a "classic after-work tour," police said Wednesday.
There is a special German word for the enjoyment of solitude in the forest: Waldeinsamkeit. And it's more popular than ever at the moment. With everything closed and locked down, Austria’s tranquil forests have never been so popular with city dwellers.
A group of hikers in Tyrol were attacked by three aggressive mountain bikers on Saturday afternoon as they descended the Rumer Alm in the Innsbruck Land district. One of the hikers suffered multiple lacerations.
