Austrian Alps

Having been in Austria several times and having had enough 

of sea views and heat, we thought that a mountain’experience 

would be perfect for our summer holidays abroad, 

away from the noise of the cities already visited and 

discovered in the past.

 So, we did! 

Our itinerary included three little towns

Igls-Kitzbuhel-Mondsee.

In Igls, we enjoyed cycling and walking along 

the countless hiking paths at the foot of the Alps and ...

we have had our first high-altitude fun!

My husband  while taking a photo of an Italian cycling team

at 1300m.altitude

From Igls, we easily popped over to Innsbruck,

but not for very long....

Next stop, the legendary and stylish town of Kitzbuhel. 

Definitely the most beautiful place of our journey. 

A medieval town with high level tourism which really offers

 a sublime mountain experience to its visitors. 

Leisure-time possibilities and sport facilities are available 

for those who wish to explore this unparalleled sport area.

From the center of the town, we used all kind of transports 

to reach the top. We got on cable cars, cableways, aerial 

tramways, ski lifts and arrived in unbelievably unspoiled 

areas ready to breathe the fresh, clean air and 

enjoy the fabulous Austrian landscape!

So many hikers up there!

Magnificent views!!!

Third destination, Mondsee, located on the shore 

of the homonym lake. 

We were lucky to be followed and helped by some good

friends who live in Austria, who accompanied us

between their call duty (thank you doctors!) and so, we

 managed to make an unforgettable excursion to the

1783m. high summit of Schafberg.

During the summer, there is the Schafbergbahn, a rack railway 

opened in 1893, which runs from the small town of St-Wolfgang 

im Salzkammergut on the shores of the Wolfgangsee to the summit. 

The SchafbergBahn is the steepest cogwheel railway in Austria. 

After a few minutes from the lake-side base, the track crosses 

the provincial border between Salzburg and Oberösterreich, 

before continuing its steep ascent through 

lush fields and green forests. 

The last segment of this trip, about 10 minutes, is probably 

the most spectacular and already offers 

impressive views in multiple directions.

The peak offers a panoramic view of the surrounding 

mountains and lakes.

 From the top you may see numerous Alpine lakes 

and the Dachstein glacier

A last walk in Salzburg before heading for Munich, 

leave the car and fly for Athens!

So nice to have you here, thank you 

regular and occasional readers as well!

Wish we can have enriching experiences whatever we do!

O