Travel Diary Austria: Day 7

The seventh day of my Austria trip took me to Innergschlöß, one of the most beautiful alpine villages in Europe and into the Hohe Tauern National Park, a nature reserve of breathtaking beauty.

The drive to Innergschlöß was an experience in itself. The narrow road wound through an impressive mountain landscape, past rushing streams and picturesque alpine meadows. When I reached Innergschlöß, I felt as though I had entered another world. The village, surrounded by the mighty peaks of the Alps, was a picture of pure idyll. The traditional alpine huts and the panorama of the surrounding mountains created an almost fairy-tale setting.

I decided to spend the day on a hike through the Hohe Tauern National Park. The park, known for its untouched nature and biodiversity, offered numerous hiking trails leading through forests, over alpine meadows and along crystal-clear mountain lakes. The tranquillity and natural beauty of the park were overwhelming. I watched marmots playing in the sun and listened to the singing of the birds – a true nature concert.

One of the highlights was the visit to the Venedigerhaus, from where you have a spectacular view of the Großvenediger, one of Austria's highest mountains. The view from here was simply breathtaking and conveyed a sense of grandeur and peace.

After returning to Innergschlöß, I treated myself to a bite to eat at one of the village's small guesthouses. Over a traditional Tyrolean Gröstl and a glass of local beer at the popular „Venedigerhaus Innergschlöß“, I reflected on the impressions of the day.

The day in Innergschlöß and the Hohe Tauern National Park was a wonderful mix of natural beauty, tranquillity and traditional culture. It was a day that once again clearly showed me the uniqueness and richness of the Austrian alpine landscape. With many unforgettable impressions, I returned to my accommodation, ready for the adventures of the coming days.

My other travel days

Feel free to follow my other travel days and explore Austria with me!

• Day 1: Arrival in Vienna

• Day 2: Riegersburg and Gamlitz

• Day 3: South Styria

• Day 4: Graz and Filzmoos

• Day 5: Dachstein

• Day 6: Grossglockner High Alpine Road

• Days 8 and 9: Mayrhofen and the Zillertal Alps

• Days 10 and 11: Lech am Arlberg and the Lechquellengebirge

• Days 12 and 13: Brandnertal and the Rätikon

• Day 14: A beautiful finale called Innsbruck

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