13/356: Hiking Abtenau

First hike in Austria. Granted it was only an easy 1 1/4 hours but I would have went on if the decision was up to me. Then again we had breakfast right after, in front of a mountain hut. All in all a great experience.

The hike was close to a place called Abtenau. Where exactly we went hiking, I can't tell you cause it was a guided part of the seminar and I didn't pay attention. Might come back here for hiking, it's a really nice area.

As a bonus I added a pic of one of the best desserts in the world. Kaiser Schmarn.... Mmmmm delicioso.

12/356: Austrian Train

So I had my first ride in an austrian train today. Not very exciting but it's something. As I am here on a seminar for the next two days I probably won't have much room for grand new things but I will try for sure!

The train took me from Salzburg to Gollingen-Abtenau. Just a 25min ride. We swiss are proud of our trains but I do admit, the austrains have nice ones as well.

10/356: Salzburg

I am at number ten now and it's a big one this time. 

First time in Salzburg, first time in Austria that doesn't involve snowboarding, the first time flying with Intersky, first time drinking Marley's mellow mood black tea. Got to stick with the drinks right?

I am in Austria for work starting on monday and I thought I might as well head to Salzburg two days early and see the city. monday I will head on to Abtenau for a management seminar. I have no plan for Salzburg. Actually I am not sure what the city has to offer. Today I saw some of the old town and the castle (which is quite impressiv). Let's see what I'll do tomorrow

Sorry for the subpar pics, I wanted to bring only carry on luggage and there was no more space for m DSLR. My phone camera will have to do.

Always great to start a trip with a view like this

The old part of the city with the castle in the background

View of the city from the castle

It's the biggest still intact castle in europe.. quite impressiv