“A three-way junction where the journey begins” chuckled an elderly gentleman beside me, pointing to a spot ahead. We were approaching the Knoten Salzburg, the very starting point of the Tauern Autobahn, marked as A10 on our maps. The Knoten Salzburg, he explained, wasn’t just a tangle of roads, it marked the beginning of an epic journey through the Austrian Alps. The Tauern Autobahn, sprouting from this very junction, was our gateway to the majestic Tauern mountain range. He spoke of towering peaks and winding roads carved into the mountainsides, his voice filled with a youthful enthusiasm that belied his age. Each word painted vivid pictures in my mind, fuelling my anticipation for the journey ahead. I thanked the gentleman for his insights as we reached the Knoten Salzburg. It was time to embark on our own adventure.
Höglwörther See
Did you know that Kloster Höglwörth Abbey was once on an island in the Höglwörther See? This beautiful lake nestled