Music lovers find special delights in Austria. In Salzburg at my favorite hotel, I lie in bed a hundred meters from Mozart’s dad. He’s just outside my window in the graveyard of the St. Sebastian ...

Like a German child’s fantasy, Nurnberg’s fairy-godmother-like teenage angel stretched out her arms and said, “If you’re very ...

It’s rare that a town’s charm will get me out of bed early. The postcard-pretty, lake-cuddling town of Hallstatt, two hours south of Salzburg, is one of those places. First thing in the morning, I ...

The festive swirl of heartwarming Christmas sights, sounds and smells abound in Austria — the land where the season’s most-loved carol, "Silent Night," was first performed more than 200 years ago.

Three countries with a rich heritage - Germany, Hungary, and Austria - each have a constantly evolving sightseeing scene. Here's the latest: Getting into the Reichstag, Berlin's parliament building ...

One of Rick Steves' favorite European churches is a Baroque masterpiece in Bavaria, celebrated for its ornate Rococo details ...