Our final stop on our Christmastime adventure in Austria was the “Salt-Castle” itself, Salzburg.  Salzburg is among the largest cities in Austria and, historically, one of the most important.  For most of its history, Salzburg has not belonged to Austria.  Rather, it was the seat of the Archbishop of Salzburg of the Holy Roman Empire. …

Following our relaxing stay at the Aqua Dome Thermal Spa in Längenfeld and feeling reenergized and ready to see more of wintry Austria, we traveled to Innsbruck for a one-night stay in the city on the River Inn.  World-renowned for winter sports, Innsbruck has hosted the Winter Olympics twice and continues to be a very …

In December 2022, we spent a night at the Aqua Dome Thermal Spa after several busy days in Vienna at Christmastime.  The Aqua Dome is located in Längenfeld in the Western state of Tyrol, Austria.  I came across a picture of the spa’s raised hot water basins while searching for the world’s best outdoor baths, and I knew …

There was one goal in mind for our Christmastime 2022 international trip:  visit as many Christmas markets as possible!  After several years of anticipation, we couldn’t wait to experience all of the wintry magic under the bright lights with a mug of Glühwine in hand.  Our first stop: the City of Music, Vienna.  Hotel Sans …