Austria
The Salzburg Krampus Run: A Unique Christmas Tradition
When I was travelling around Europe for the Christmas Markets I expected to see plenty of Santas and maybe a few elves and reindeer. What I didn’t expect to find was a giant, hairy, devil-looking creature known as Krampus; essentially a Christmas demon who has his own celebration called Krampusnacht or Krampus Run. This event…
Vienna at Christmas: Christmas Market & Lights Guide (2026 Dates)
Vienna is one of the most magical places in Europe to visit during the festive season. Here are my top picks for what to do in Vienna at Christmas.
Innsbruck Christmas Markets: Everything You need to Know About Innsbruck at Christmas (2026 Dates)
I’m a sucker for Christmas markets and when it comes to Christmas markets in Austria I’m always quick to head to Vienna(opens in new tab) or Salzburg. However, after several times in each, it was time to switch it up so I chose Innsbruck- somewhere I had never been before but figured would be fun…
The Best of: 1 Day in Vienna
The capital of Austria is a stunning city and one that I clearly love to explore since I’ve now been several times. While I definitely recommend more than one day in the city, sometimes you’re on a time crunch. I’ve had two incidents where I’ve only had 1 day in Vienna; once I used it…
Authentic Gluhwein Recipe from an Austrian Chef
I’ve made it no secret about how much I love European Christmas Markets, especially those in Germany and Austria. I have a million reasons why but I’d be lying if I said that the gluhwein wasn’t one of them. Which is funny, because back in 2011, when I first visited European Christmas markets, I didn’t…