Dessert isn't just an afterthought everywhere in the world. While many cultures have moved away from regular sweet ...

Explore Feldkirch's cobbled lanes, 800‑year‑old castle, and alpine setting on the quiet western edge of Austria.

I love Christmas. Not nessasarily the religion part, though I’ll gladly take a helping of peace on earth and goodwill toward men if you’re offering. I love the traditions of Christmas. Cold weather, ...

Vienna, the capital of Austria, evokes images of majestic imperial palaces, world-class opera, and cozy, historic ...

VIENNA — Ho, ho, ho? No, no, no! Santa Claus is coming to town -- and many Austrians wish that he’d just stay home. The Jolly Old Elf is getting an icy reception in this alpine country that gave the ...

My love is charming and sophisticated, yet playful and unpretentious; full of surprises, yet comfortable as an old friend. Unfortunately, the romance now must remain long distance, as the object of my ...

Andreas Gabalier’s folk-influenced songs praise Austrian traditions. But his critics say they are a vehicle for right-wing messages. By Thomas Rogers VIENNA — On a recent Saturday, the Austrian singer ...

Savoring rich-rooted holiday traditions is a joy when traveling to Austria in December and winter months. From Christmas markets, which the country is known for, to skiing and snowboarding in the Alps ...