The city of Vienna—the bridge between eastern and western Europe. In close distance to the capital are wonderful vineyards and sampling their produce is easy in the city. Vienna above all is a strikingly beautiful city, with a complex history that shines through its marvellous architecture.

With formidable mountain cliffs in the distance and the transporting effect of Baroque architecture, Salzburg’s scenery is one of fairy tales. Lose yourself walking down one of its mystifying winding lanes. Perhaps make your way to Hohensalzburg Fortress, which sits on top of Festungsberg, and it is the biggest fully preserved castle in Central Europe.

From city we hit the slopes. Kitzbühel is home to The Streif, the most famous ski-run in the world. For the adrenaline-pumping action of steep slopes, curves and jumps, skiers come from all around the globe. But skiing is not all that this Tyrolean Alpine town has to offer—close to the mountains are two establishments that make ideal bases for your adventures.

We make a short stop in the capital of the state of Tyrol, Innsbruck—a city where buildings outline the jagged peaks of the Nordkette mountain range. Then we continue to Lech. Here, skiers will delight in Lech’s 305 kilometres of slopes while non-skiers can revel in beautiful stretches of winter hiking, snow-shoeing and tobogganing.

With a population of less than 2,000 people, the charming small-town feel fills the street, where neighbours are all friends, and also incredibly friendly to travellers. Also sample culinary delights at Post Lech Arlberg’s restaurants that has won several awards for their outstanding cuisine.