Test: Austrian cider
The new in-drink this summer is probably the cider. More and more young Austrian companies are producing apple sparkling wine. I tested different local cider – quality and taste convinced me.
Year: 2020
Outdoor fun in Gastein, Austria
Together with the ski school owner and hut manager Christian Zehetner, sports physician Thomas Sinnißbichler has created the “Gasteiner Bergteufel”: a kind of alpine triathlon with a high fun factor.
In Memoriam: Hannes Arch
At the invitation of Red Bull I was allowed to undergo the ultimate adrenalin kick in 2013 – passenger of Air Racer Hannes Arch. The professional pilot who died far too early in a helicopter crash on 8 September 2016. This article is dedicated to the likeable Styrian.
Test: Dachstein Super Leggera DDS
A knitted hiking shoe – yes, such a thing actually exists. With the Super Leggera DDS, the Dachstein company has brought an innovative alternative onto the market. And visually the hiking boot is a highlight anyway.
Holiday destination: Qatar
The Emirate of Qatar is still completely free of tourists, as most visitors are transit travellers and stay in the country only for a short time. But I took a look at what the desert state has to offer.
Tips for London
London is one of the most popular travel destinations of all – and rightly so. England’s capital is multicultural, hip, a Mecca for sports and culture enthusiasts and worth a visit at any time of year.
Hotel check: Leading Family Hotel & Resort Dachstein König
In the Upper Austrian town of Gosau lies the Kinderhotel Dachsteinkönig, which opened in December 2016. Recently I was allowed to spend a few days here with my family. The conclusion: The Dachstein König impressed us with its exclusive furnishings and the extensive family offer.