Alpbach Holidays

Located in the mountains of east Austria, not far from the German border, Alpbach's surrounded by walking trails and lakes. Whether you're a shy stroller or a hiking extraordinaire, you'll find the right path to suit your pace. There are also alpine huts to keep you topped up with refreshments along the way.

Classic Tyrolean farming traditions have stood strong over the centuries here. With 105 farms still working just as they did a century ago, local delicacies couldn't be fresher. Learn about local living at the Farmhouse Museum, or taste the earth's spoils for yourself at a farm-to-table restaurant.

Flaunting glittery installations by world-famous names, Swarovski Crystal World's Chambers of Wonder is a spot you'll take a shine to. For something a little more old school, visit Alpbach's St Oswald Parish Church. The doors are never locked and candles are lit nightly, filling the Baroque sanctuary with a warm, flickering glow.

Here are some ideas of things to do when staying in Alpbach:

• Lake bathing
• Boat trips
• Cycle routes
• Waterfalls
• Guided walking tours
• Indoor pool
• Museum
• Cultural museum
• Fishing