Austria Travel Blogs: Salzburg, Bad Ischl, Lake Wolfgangsee & Vienna

Planning a trip to Austria and looking for authentic experiences, scenic routes, and practical travel advice? These pages brings together our complete collection of Austria travel blogs, featuring Salzburg, Bad Ischl, Lake Wolfgangsee, Ebensee, and Vienna. Each guide is based on our real experiences from our first visit, offering insights into alpine lakes, rainy‑day activities, fortress viewpoints, and smooth first‑class train connections.
Austria quickly became one of the standout destinations of our entire trip. After exploring these regions firsthand, it’s now at the top of our list for a return visit, especially for the stunning lake districts that left a lasting impression.

Salzburg were two very different days: one filled with rain, tiny umbrellas, Mozart trivia, and monastery beer...
Salzburg in the Rain – Tiny Umbrellas, Mozart’s Secrets & Monastery Beer

 

…and another exploring Hohensalzburg Fortress, Hellbrunn Palace, and the city’s most iconic viewpoints:
A Day in Salzburg – Visiting Hohensalzburg Fortress & Hellbrunn Palace

 

We began our Austrian lake journey with a scenic bus ride from Salzburg to Bad Ischl, where mountain views, winding roads, and a few unexpected hotel surprises set the tone for our day:
Salzburg to Bad Ischl – Scenic Views and More Rock‑Hard Beds

 

The following day was drizzling rain so we ventured into the eerie quiet of Ebensee, a near‑ghost town that turned into an adventure when the weather closed in. Apparently it has a lot to offer.
The Ghost Town of Ebensee – A Rainy‑Day Adventure from Bad Ischl

 

The sun was out and we took a short bus ride for a fairytale escape to Lake Wolfgangsee, exploring the colourful lakeside villages of St. Gilgen and St. Wolfgang and a lovely lake walk.
Lake Wolfgangsee – A Fairytale Day Trip from Bad Ischl

 

Finally, first class to Vienna, where palaces, walking tours, and Brazilian beer gardens rounded out our Austrian adventure:
First Class to Vienna – Palaces, Walking Tours & Hidden Beer Gardens