Leisure & activities
The Alps are a paradise for those who are enthusiastic about active holidays.
The fairytale world of mountains of the Austrian, German and Italian Alps provide ideal conditions for leisure activities and sports in the great outdoors. Either mountaineering, cycling, swimming or any kind of winter sports, you’ll be spoilt for choice in this unique spot of land.
We have gathered a selection of activities for your active holidays:
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A culinary heaven - based on both traditional recipes and new creations - is waiting to be discovered. more
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Hiking in the Alpine regions is definitely worth trying. The clean Alpine air, breath-taking views, rich green… more
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If climbing and mountaineering is what you like best, the Alpine countries are the right place for you. more
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For centuries humankind has longed to glide across acres of crystal-clear skies - paragliding is the answer.… more
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Challenging cycling tours such as the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and numerous transalpine mountain bike tours… more
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Rafting is a sport that promises adventure and challenges as well as the most beautiful natural landscapes. And… more
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Majestic mountains and hilly landscapes are as you can imagine two of the most striking characteristics of the… more
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Curling probably has its origins in late medieval Scotland and refers to a game played on ice either in ice rinks… more
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Ice climbing is a special kind of mountaineering: climbing artificial ice walls, frozen waterfalls or icefalls… more
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Wherever snow covers pastures and fields, there you will find cross-country skiing, and the mountains create the… more
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Before humanity built snowshoes, nature provided examples: animals evolved oversized feet enabling them to move… more
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Skiing and snowboarding in the Alps, that means downhill in sparkling white deep-powder snow with the… more