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Website: #lebensgefühl 🇦🇹❤️

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Is January really dull? 🤔

The Vienna Tourist Board put the cliché to the test by inviting the village of Dull, Scotland, to #Vienna.

Their verdict: 10/10 ⭐️

A creative example of off-season destination marketing that shows Vienna’s year-round appeal.

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On 21 November, the @jewishmuseumVIE marks its 130th anniversary and invites visitors to an open day and a rich programme of events. 🎉

Discover more 👉 https://t.co/gStLulXWd6

#ViennaNow

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(c) Lech Zürs Tourismus GmbH

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Renée Zellweger has just revealed her new Bridget Jones statue in #London. But did you know that she also has a close relationship with #Austria? In 2004, she spent 10 days filming in Lech-Zürs am Arlberg ❄️
Check out the resort: https://t.co/59cAbJO6j5
#FeelAustria #BridgetJones

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(c) Highpoints Communications GmbH

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🎉🇦🇹 Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Austria – Fireworks, Waltzing & Lucky Charms! 🍾💫

1/ Whether it’s a grand ball, a street party, or fireworks in the Alps, New Year’s in Austria has something for everyone! Ready to make unforgettable memories? Here’s what to expect👇#NewYearsEve

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4/ 🎩 Fancy Balls

Prefer something elegant? Vienna’s City Hall hosts a glamorous New Year’s ball with live orchestras and dancing. Or check out the Belvedere’s brand-new ball for a magical night 🥂!

👉 #NewYearsBall #ViennaNights

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2/ 🍀 Austrian Traditions

New Year’s is all about lucky charms – from clovers 🍀 to marzipan pigs 🐷! Try “lead pouring” 🔮 to predict the year ahead, or tune into the world-famous Vienna Philharmonic concert for a musical start 🎶.

👉 #Traditions #GoodLuck

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(c) Kitzbühel Tourismus

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6/ 🌉 Linz by the Danube

Celebrate on the Danube shore or even on a cruise 🚢 with fireworks lighting up the river. Plus, Strauss concerts honor the composer’s 200th birthday 🎻.

👉 #Linz #Strauss200

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9/ 🏞️ Mountain & Lakeside Celebrations

Visit Kitzbühel for a torch-lit walk by Lake Schwarzsee 🕯️, or head to Lake Wörthersee for a unique New Year’s swim 🏊! Austria’s lakes and peaks bring magic to the midnight hour.

👉 #LakesideNYE #AustrianAlps

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(c) Innsbruck Tourismus

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8/ ⛷️ Innsbruck

Celebrate in the mountains! The city’s Imperial Palace is a party hotspot, while fireworks over the Nordkette peaks create a stunning Alpine view 🌌.

👉 #Innsbruck #MountainMagic

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(c) Ivents-Kulturagentur - Erwin Scheriau

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7/ 💥 Graz's Multimedia Show

Graz skips the fireworks 🎆 for a multimedia show of lasers, lights, and video projections – unique and unforgettable! A beautiful, sustainable New Year’s alternative 🌍.

👉 #Graz #EcoCelebration

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(c) WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Weissenbrunner

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5/ 🎇 Salzburg

Ring in the new year by Salzburg Cathedral, with live music 🎺, gun salutes, and fireworks from the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Unforgettable vibes in a fairytale setting 🏰✨!

👉 #Salzburg #CathedralCelebration

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(c) Ötztal Tourismus/Alexander Lohmann

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⛷️🏔️ The Ultimate Destination for Skiing & Sporting Events 🇦🇹

Austria is known for schnitzel, skiing, and the Sound of Music.

But Austria is not just skiing.

It is one of the best places in the world for sporting events - here's why:

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4⃣ Alpine Lifestyle (“Lebensgefühl”)

Austria is famed for "Gemütlichkeit"—a cozy, welcoming lifestyle.

Enjoy traditional huts, friendly locals, and the warm atmosphere that turns skiing trips into unforgettable cultural experiences.

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(c) Jenna Foxton

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7⃣ Top Events & Festivals 🎶❄️

Beyond sports, Austria hosts incredible mountain concerts and festivals like Ischgl’s Top of the Mountain

Concerts, Snowbombing (Mayrhofen), and Sölden’s Electric Mountain Festival, attracting global music stars annually.

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(c) Österreich Werbung/Linda Schäffler

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5⃣ Delicious Alpine Cuisine 🍽️

Classic dishes like Schnitzel, Tiroler Gröstl, Kaiserschmarren, and Käsespätzle await.

Ski huts and village restaurants offer authentic meals paired with Skiwasser or homemade schnapps—perfect after a day on the slopes!

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(c) Österreich Werbung/Linda Schäffler

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Paddleboarding?

Cool.

Paddleboarding inside a glacier?

NEXT LEVEL. ❄️🏄‍♂️

INSIDE the Hintertux Glacier 🧊
🔦 Ice caves
💧 Hidden lakes
✨ Frozen waterfalls
🌊 Crystal-clear glacial water

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(c) Innsbruck Tourismus/Christian Vorhofer

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6⃣ Not Just Skiing...

Not just skiing—try snowshoeing, winter hiking, tobogganing, torch-lit hikes, snow yoga, or romantic sleigh rides.

Innsbruck, Gurgl, and Sölden offer ideal blends of skiing, sightseeing, spa relaxation, and shopping.

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(c) Erste Ferienregion im ZILLERTAL Andi-Frank

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3⃣ World-Class Ski Instruction

Austria boasts around 18,000 ski instructors, renowned worldwide for their high training standards.

Whether beginner or pro, you're guaranteed top-notch teaching on the slopes.

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(c) Tourismusverband St. Anton am Arlberg / Josef Mallaun

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1⃣ Home of Skiing & Sporting History

Austria has skiing in its DNA, famously hosting events like the Winter Olympics (Innsbruck 1964 & 1976) and the Alpine World Championships (Saalbach 1991).

Saalbach hosted the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships from 4–16 Feb 2025!

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"The resort is geared towards those who can ski but who’d rather whoosh down pistes via hot chocolates and cold beers than seek out that thigh-busting high."

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(c) Ötztal Tourismus / Rudi Wyhlidal