The hills are alive! Look down at traditional timbered villages from the heights of the Austrian Alps and unwind later at a classical gasthaus.

Learn the basics of rope-climbing, hike above the treeline, and paraglide your way down the mountain, but don’t worry there are also alternatives options! The choice is yours.

One of the many ways to reward yourself after biking along the Danube is with a Sacher Torte at the Hotel Sacher in Vienna. As the second longest river in Europe, the biking options may seem endless.

The Tennerhof, a Relais & Châteaux property, radiates a special historic charm. Dating from 1679, the original building was a farmhouse which, due to its prominent location above Kitzbühel, had the informal responsibility of being the town’s weather lookout. The Von Pasquali family, who bought it in 1923, converted it little by little into the uniquely romantic hotel it has become. View hotel website »

Established in 1876 in the centre of the city, Hotel Sacher Wien blends traditional décor and modern amenities, and is conveniently located across from the Opera House, the Kärntner Straße, and a mere five-minute walk from the Hofburg Imperial Palace. But it’s this Leading Hotels of the World’s famed eponymous chocolate dessert that may leave the most enduring impression! View hotel website »

The 15th century former seat of the Salzburg bishopry, Schloss Fuschl is now the ultimate refuge for relaxation. Peruse its public spaces adorned by Old Masters and visit the small museum dedicated to the Empress Sissi. The day’s catch is a staple on the menu, the views from the terrace are straight from the Sound of Music and the 4000 square foot spa is open until 10 p.m. View hotel website »