Kufstein

Quick stop in Kufstein

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December 30th 2010
I really love traveling in Europe in the winter. For the past few December / January excursions across the pond, I've enjoyed the ability to see Europe with nominal crowds, and at a lower cost. I can't imagine being herded from site to site during the high tourist season that so many places we've been would bring. Yet, I have to admit, often times I wish for summer weather while in Europe. Tod ... read more

Europe » Austria » Tyrol » Kufstein

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more