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Opus at Hotel Imperial Earns a Michelin Star Before It Even Reopens

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Austria’s finest luxury hotels with pools: a journey through elegance and wellness

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Maria Alm alpine elegance for a refined ski and summer stay

Alpine Escapes

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19/07/2026

Maria Alm alpine elegance for a refined ski and summer stay

Discover Maria Alm am Steinernen Meer, a refined alpine village in Salzburg with luxury hotels, spa retreats, and direct access to the Hochkönig and Ski Amadé ski areas, plus elegant summer hiking and dining.

When Austria’s ski season really starts and how to time a luxury alpine escape

Alpine Escapes

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17/07/2026

When Austria’s ski season really starts and how to time a luxury alpine escape

Discover when Austria’s ski season runs, from October glacier openings to late spring, and how to choose luxury resorts, peak weeks and snow-sure destinations for a five-star alpine holiday.

Austria's Freshwater Swimming Map: Lake Hotels Worth Booking for July and August

Lakeside Retreats

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19/07/2026

Austria's Freshwater Swimming Map: Lake Hotels Worth Booking for July and August

Plan an Austrian lake holiday with our guide to warm Carinthian lakes and cooler alpine basins like Achensee, Fuschlsee and Hallstatt, including water temperatures, hotel types, booking tips and practical details on access, safety and family facilities.

Mittersill alpine elegance: where Hohe Tauern luxury meets historic castle charm

Alpine Escapes

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16/07/2026

Mittersill alpine elegance: where Hohe Tauern luxury meets historic castle charm

Discover Mittersill in Salzburg, Austria: an elegant alpine resort town with luxury hotels, Schloss Mittersill castle, direct access to Hohe Tauern National Park, and year-round ski and spa experiences for discerning travellers.

Alpine Escapes

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16/07/2026

St Anton hotels for refined alpine escapes in Arlberg, Austria

Discover the best St Anton hotels in Arlberg, Austria, from luxury Hotel Tannenhof to central spa retreats, with tips on ski access, summer activities, dining, and practical booking info.

The Mühlviertel Nobody Told You About: Upper Austria's Quietest Corner and Its Surprising Hotels

Historic Inns

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13/07/2026

The Mühlviertel Nobody Told You About: Upper Austria's Quietest Corner and Its Surprising Hotels

A refined guide to Mühlviertel hotels in Upper Austria, from historic inns and granite spas to romantic wellness retreats, with insider tips for couples.

Brandnertal hotel stays with panoramic alpine elegance in Austria

Alpine Escapes

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09/07/2026

Brandnertal hotel stays with panoramic alpine elegance in Austria

Plan a Brandnertal hotel stay in Austria’s Brand valley with wellness, family-friendly rooms, hiking, skiing, and mountain views, plus key tourism statistics.

Afterski in St. Anton: where alpine luxury meets legendary nights

Alpine Escapes

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07/07/2026

Afterski in St. Anton: where alpine luxury meets legendary nights

Discover afterski in St. Anton am Arlberg for luxury travellers: world-class skiing, legendary après-ski bars like MooserWirt, refined hotels, wellness, and Arlberg nightlife tips for a perfectly planned alpine escape.

Vienna's Secret Courtyards: Hotel Stays That Come With a Passageway to the Past

Vienna Highlights

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09/07/2026

Vienna's Secret Courtyards: Hotel Stays That Come With a Passageway to the Past

Discover how historic hotel courtyards in Vienna, Austria shape a luxury stay. Explore Durchhaus passages, imperial architecture, quiet courtyard rooms and standout hotels like Hotel Stefanie, Imperial Riding School Autograph Collection and Mandarin Oriental Vienna.

Kamptal, Burgenland, Thermenregion: Austria's Hotel-and-Vineyard Circuit

Travel Ideas

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05/07/2026

Kamptal, Burgenland, Thermenregion: Austria's Hotel-and-Vineyard Circuit

Plan a five-day circuit through Austria’s wine regions near Vienna, with vineyard hotels in Kamptal, Burgenland, and the Thermenregion, plus typical prices, drive times, and practical tips for tastings, spas, and cellar visits.

Does viehhofen.at have a blog and how to plan a luxury alpine escape in Viehhofen

Alpine Escapes

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04/07/2026

Does viehhofen.at have a blog and how to plan a luxury alpine escape in Viehhofen

Planning a luxury holiday in Viehhofen, Austria? Learn how to use viehhofen.at without a blog, verify key facts, and combine official resources with hotel reviews to design refined ski and summer stays near Saalbach Hinterglemm and Zell am See.

Innsbruck to Bregenz by Rail: A Slow-Travel Hotel Hop Across Western Austria

Travel Ideas

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06/07/2026

Innsbruck to Bregenz by Rail: A Slow-Travel Hotel Hop Across Western Austria

Plan a car-free Innsbruck–Bregenz journey on Austria’s Arlberg railway with station-side hotels, Nightjet options, sample fares from €11–€12, and a practical day-by-day rail itinerary.

Austria's Newest Long-Distance Trail: Riding 530km Through the Hohe Tauern on Two Wheels

Alpine Escapes

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16/06/2026

Austria's Newest Long-Distance Trail: Riding 530km Through the Hohe Tauern on Two Wheels

Plan your ride on Austria’s new 530 km Hohe Tauern bike trail. Stage by stage tips, luxury hotel stays, e-bike logistics, dining and best seasons to go.

Your Salzburg Festival Sleep Plan: Proximity, Price and Where to Eat After Curtain Call

City Breaks

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12/06/2026

Your Salzburg Festival Sleep Plan: Proximity, Price and Where to Eat After Curtain Call

Plan your Salzburg Festival stay with our insider guide to hotels, walkable venues, real pricing, lake escapes and late-night dining after the final curtain.

Where to Stay in Wachau: Hotels for a Wine-Country Slow Weekend

Travel Ideas

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12/06/2026

Where to Stay in Wachau: Hotels for a Wine-Country Slow Weekend

Plan a slow wine weekend in Austria’s Wachau Valley. Compare riverside hotels, castle stays and wine lodges, with tips on tastings, cycling and when to go.

After Eurovision, Vienna's Luxury Hotels Face a New Question: Can the City Hold Its Moment?

Vienna Highlights

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01/06/2026

After Eurovision, Vienna's Luxury Hotels Face a New Question: Can the City Hold Its Moment?

How Eurovision reshaped demand, pricing, and guest expectations for Vienna luxury hotels 2026, from Innere Stadt grand dames to new design-led openings across the city.

Beyond the Salzkammergut Cliché: Family Lake Stays in Carinthia and the Wachau Valley

Lakeside Retreats

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29/05/2026

Beyond the Salzkammergut Cliché: Family Lake Stays in Carinthia and the Wachau Valley

Discover how to plan relaxed, high-quality family lake holidays in Austria, from warm Carinthian lakes and wellness hotels to slower Wachau Valley river days and cultural stops.

Vienna's Coffee House Culture, Unhurried: A Walking Itinerary for the Patient Visitor

Vienna Highlights

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26/05/2026

Vienna's Coffee House Culture, Unhurried: A Walking Itinerary for the Patient Visitor

An insider Vienna coffee house guide for luxury travelers, mapping historic cafés, etiquette, and a walking route that links iconic coffee houses with top hotels.

What Habsburg Hospitality Got Right (and What Today's Hoteliers Are Quietly Bringing Back)

Vienna Highlights

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28/05/2026

What Habsburg Hospitality Got Right (and What Today's Hoteliers Are Quietly Bringing Back)

Explore how Vienna’s grand hotel heritage and Habsburg-style hospitality shape modern luxury stays, from concierge rituals and bar culture to one-night stopovers and four-night cultural trips.

The Quiet Renaissance of Carinthia: Why Austria's Southern Lakes Are Outpacing Tyrol This Decade

Alpine Escapes

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21/05/2026

The Quiet Renaissance of Carinthia: Why Austria's Southern Lakes Are Outpacing Tyrol This Decade

Discover why Carinthia luxury family hotels around Wörthersee, Millstätter See and Faaker See now rival Tyrol, with longer swimming seasons, better value, and highly rated wellness resorts ideal for upscale family holidays in Austria.