Austrian and Italian Alps

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2020 | In the Alps of Austria and Italy, we celebrate both nature and culture. After conquering the Zugspitze, we tour Innsbruck, visit a remote farm in Austria, and join in a Tirolean village festival. Then we cross the Alps into Italy and tour a uniquely well-preserved medieval castle before joyriding deep into the rugged Dolomite Mountains. After an unforgettable hike, we catch our breath in Europe’s largest high-altitude meadow, then enjoy some more alpine folk music. #ricksteves #austrianalps #italianalps
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0:00 Introduction
2:05 Zugspitze
5:49 Innsbruck
8:01 Hall in Tirol
14:20 Reifenstein Castle
19:55 Kastelruth
23:04 Alpe di Siusi

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  • @KristinaTravelina
    @KristinaTravelina2 жыл бұрын

    I like to have a cup of coffee and watch the videos of Rick Steves🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @ahmadmecyoke6379
    @ahmadmecyoke63793 жыл бұрын

    No ads , no promotional clips 👌👌👌

  • @bluesisyphe
    @bluesisyphe2 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Rome and I go to Südtirol to sky in the winter and hike in the summer. It's the most beautiful place on Earth, I love it so much

  • @tracyjamieson362
    @tracyjamieson3623 жыл бұрын

    Watching this just melted a bunch of stress away. Thank you, Rick Steves.

  • @kylehill3643

    @kylehill3643

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's the sunny side of the street.

  • @RegulareoldNorseBoy

    @RegulareoldNorseBoy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wholesome entertainment Steve is such a good presenter

  • @randomvintagefilm273
    @randomvintagefilm2732 жыл бұрын

    This is the only show I would allow my parents to watch over the last 20 years!

  • @mynoxx01
    @mynoxx013 жыл бұрын

    Austrian here, the austrian autobahn is not toll free, the only difference is in austria you have to buy a sticker instead of paying at those toll houses on the roads in italy. You buy the sticker for 10 days, a month or a year and then you can use the motorways as much as you want, some specific parts, tunnels and so on have again a small toll to be paid.

  • @FirstnameLastname-pe3ky
    @FirstnameLastname-pe3ky3 жыл бұрын

    A few corrections: 1) The Autobahn in Austria is very much not free. It's several hundred Euros a year. You guys might have forgotten to pay. 2) Hall doesn't mean salt in German, that would be Salz. 3) You said you're traveling from the Germanic world into the Mediterranean world. Actually the part of Italy you showed is entirely Austrian in culture as it used to be Austria until Italy annexed it in WW1. They speak German and belong to Tyrol in Austria. The only thing that makes South Tyrol (the area you went to in Italy) Italian is the fact that Italy claims it as Italian territory. The culture is entirely Austrian. Tradition, history, architecture, castles etc. are all the very same as in the north (Austria) because they are Austrian. Otherwise great info :)

  • @therealzilch
    @therealzilch3 жыл бұрын

    I left California in '82 to live in Austria. There are many reasons I'm happy to be here, and the Alps are a big one. Nicely done. Cheers from cool Vienna, Scott

  • @jeppestrand2168
    @jeppestrand21683 жыл бұрын

    I lived in Austria for 5 years... one of the finest places in the world ...

  • @joemoschetta1541

    @joemoschetta1541

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Veronica Pascucci italy wins

  • @peace4myheart

    @peace4myheart

    2 жыл бұрын

    I visited Austria when I drove through Europe for 3 weeks and I have to say it is the most beautiful country of all the countries I visited and I have visited many. They include Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Spain, England, France, Italy, Germany, Czech Republic, and Switzerland.

  • @juliecramer7768

    @juliecramer7768

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do you still think so?

  • @user-zp6yl4dg2z
    @user-zp6yl4dg2z2 жыл бұрын

    전원주택 정겨워! 일프스의 산풍경 아름다워 사람들도 평화로와 공기도 맑고 맛있는 음식과 여럿이 어울리는 모습 행복해요.

  • @LowIiet
    @LowIiet3 жыл бұрын

    12:19 "YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH HIIII HOHOHOHO" I didn't expect that level of enthusiasm

  • @maxinef6654

    @maxinef6654

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well, you know Americans are loud anyway.

  • @nandep2149

    @nandep2149

    3 жыл бұрын

    * That's their tradition for certain performances. * A loud "Chee-Hooo" is ALSO a common, traditional yell in Samoa, Tonga and several other countries. * Most Americans (not all) are only loud when the situation, culture or performance calls for it. * Many nationalities are known for being loud; but as with anything, one cannot/should not generalize. * MaxineF. - try a "chee-hooo!" You'll feel better. Haha! 😉

  • @michaelvalentine1693
    @michaelvalentine16932 жыл бұрын

    As an American that moved to Innsbruck, I'm impressed with Rick's coverage, and that he found the Wald Alm, which isn't well known: Great Job! Also I have to say the historical research is spot on, which further adds to the credibility. Tirol is an amazing place!

  • @Whippy99

    @Whippy99

    Жыл бұрын

    You lucky, lucky person. 😊

  • @claudiainsignia7894
    @claudiainsignia78943 жыл бұрын

    nature, friendly people, music, dance and cultural heritage are great taste of utopian life.

  • @ahmadtlaib8342
    @ahmadtlaib83422 жыл бұрын

    Rick Steve, you are the best KZreadr ever. I wish you success in everything you do. Greetings to you from Chicago, United States of America

  • @NoreasterMike
    @NoreasterMike3 жыл бұрын

    My favorite part of Europe. Travelin' in 2022...hopefully. Danke!

  • @andreawallenberger2668
    @andreawallenberger2668 Жыл бұрын

    The Dolomites always make me feel emotional! 🏞🏔🚠⛰️🏔⛰️💐

  • @mrjack4808
    @mrjack480811 ай бұрын

    I was in Europe twice in 1988 and 1998. You have a wonderful show and I think the best episodes are when you went to Germany Austria Switzerland and England and Scotland.

  • @jamesjonathan5290
    @jamesjonathan52903 жыл бұрын

    I love Italy

  • @hotdog31227
    @hotdog31227 Жыл бұрын

    Cool castle and cool mountains, Austria is very unique

  • @RoryMoulton
    @RoryMoulton3 жыл бұрын

    Well, well. Look who got themselves a drone. And finally made a Dolomites episode!

  • @Sippy309
    @Sippy3092 жыл бұрын

    My family are from a place in the north east Italian alps that was once a part of Austria. We visited the Dolomite’s. The Austrian and Swiss culture is still there in the alps.

  • @timcollins8825
    @timcollins88253 жыл бұрын

    "I'm the highest person in Germany" -- challenge accepted

  • @matthewcarey3148

    @matthewcarey3148

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know, you might meet your match in Rick Steves. Dude is a weed enthusiast! Cheers.

  • @forrestaustin7050

    @forrestaustin7050

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @texastea713

    @texastea713

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol let's go get high 😤😎

  • @theodorepatton887

    @theodorepatton887

    3 жыл бұрын

    ?

  • @aservant1284

    @aservant1284

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @Cactus521
    @Cactus5212 жыл бұрын

    Your "Europe thru the Backdoor" was my guide that helped me on three Eurail Trips, in '87. '89 and '91. My favorite back door hotel was the Montag in St. Goar and also the Stachus in Munich, budget priced but with nice clean rooms and steps from the station and pedestrian zone. Also I recommend the Weisses Kreuz in Innsbruck. My room there overlooked the pedestrian zone and Golden Roof. From Innsbruck I took a day train trip to Sterzing, just over the Brenner Pass in Italy, with German street signs. Sterzing is a great back door, Tyrolean Gem.

  • @d.dominik1995
    @d.dominik19953 жыл бұрын

    Yes, you're right. Europe is full of things to discover. And Italy even more 🇮🇹

  • @weston.weston
    @weston.weston2 жыл бұрын

    You're an American treasure, Rick Steves. You've been sharing the world with us for decades. And, you inspire our travel abroad with lots of enthusiasm and insight. Thank you, Rick!

  • @daikyosenshi
    @daikyosenshi3 жыл бұрын

    12:19 That scream though))))

  • @alpeggio

    @alpeggio

    3 жыл бұрын

    someone dropped an anvil on his foot! XD

  • @natnaelgetu8370

    @natnaelgetu8370

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alpeggio 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @carltonthesponge

    @carltonthesponge

    3 жыл бұрын

    poor guy stepped on a lego :(

  • @ungeimpfterrusslandtroll7155

    @ungeimpfterrusslandtroll7155

    3 жыл бұрын

    The exact scream is part of the tradition.

  • @nandep2149

    @nandep2149

    3 жыл бұрын

    "Chee-hooo" Haha! 🤣 We often hear that in Hawai'i, Samoa, Tonga, etc. 🏝 Some of the people must've been thinking, "loud!" 🤣 Locals should've told them that it's a common, traditional yell. Anyway, fun stuff. 🍾🙂

  • @kumbashishashikanthupadhya5921
    @kumbashishashikanthupadhya59212 жыл бұрын

    Super orator, great vocabulary, wonderful photography, enjoying without travel, seeing Europe from home

  • @emilymcfadden4360
    @emilymcfadden43602 жыл бұрын

    Best youve ever done.mountains mountains mountains! And goregeous villages!

  • @oranjevoeN
    @oranjevoeN2 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome Rick. Best show. Please make more. You are the best

  • @chegeny
    @chegeny3 жыл бұрын

    23:47 That meadow is like something out of everyone's dreams. Glad you shared that moment with us, Steve.

  • @explorer.samrat
    @explorer.samrat7 ай бұрын

    Nature is the ultimate magician. 🥰🥰

  • @user-iu3no7sh3z
    @user-iu3no7sh3z5 ай бұрын

    We had a wonderful holiday in Austria & Italy. We were lucky we could visit in 2008 & 2012. The snowcapped mountains was really beautiful. All your videos brought back lovely memories.

  • @ejohnson3131
    @ejohnson31313 жыл бұрын

    Rick Steve’s in HD? Life doesn’t get much better than this!

  • @AbdulMalik-pk1bj
    @AbdulMalik-pk1bj3 жыл бұрын

    Classically and historically rich places ❤️ And what a natural beauty! God's art at it's best.

  • @lucybirdy9435
    @lucybirdy9435 Жыл бұрын

    Waw! This is so blessing and quietly! Just dreamy! Thank you Rick for charing! 😍👍🏞

  • @pinayladyoz8044
    @pinayladyoz80442 жыл бұрын

    I'm reminiscing my trip in Austria, Germany, Italy and France 2008. How I wish I can travel again back to Europe.

  • @bryanb7697
    @bryanb76973 жыл бұрын

    Love me a new season of Rick Steves! I've been waiting forever

  • @2Hearts3
    @2Hearts3 Жыл бұрын

    Rick has a good time. Thanks for sharing such beautiful travels with us.👋🏞️🏔️

  • @joebloggs619
    @joebloggs6193 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Italian Dolomite mountains....Very nice. Thanks.

  • @loraross3598
    @loraross35982 жыл бұрын

    When I was 17, I was lucky enough to go to Austria for a month in summer 1972 through the American Institute for Foreign Study. We stayed at a school in Lienz in the Tirol. The place is absolutely gorgeous, so go there if you can. We took side trips to Venice, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Vienna, Munich, Zurich and others. I remember the Golden Roof. We were dressed as miners and toured a salt mine sliding down the slides. We saw several folk dancer groups. We saw the Sound of Music house/grounds. We trained from Innsbruck to Paris and then home. It was the dream trip of a lifetime that I'll always remember!!! Thanks for the memories Rick! I LOVE your show!!!

  • @dondominic7404
    @dondominic74043 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely breathtaking!

  • @adriansunburn
    @adriansunburn3 жыл бұрын

    Every frame is a treat for my eyes. Beautiful place and beautiful people.

  • @peterchan4732
    @peterchan47323 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful.. Amazing trip

  • @mariaelenarothenberg4985
    @mariaelenarothenberg49853 жыл бұрын

    He is just fabulous. Lots of fun and lovely trips.

  • @Claudi771
    @Claudi7713 жыл бұрын

    I’ve always enjoyed rick Steve’s programs. Thanks Rick ❗️

  • @mazennehme7907
    @mazennehme79072 жыл бұрын

    That's so beautiful. Thank you Rick for sharing.

  • @ayaziqbal4217
    @ayaziqbal42173 жыл бұрын

    It is always a wonderful journey with you Steve... Thnx for such a beautiful series...

  • @harrybe533
    @harrybe5332 жыл бұрын

    Thank you , Mr. Rick for showing this amazing views. I admired you so much.

  • @pragyasati4964
    @pragyasati49642 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video, Europe is certainly the cleanest and prettiest continent. I want to reside in Alps, clean and cozy. 🌻⛰🥂

  • @deomedesgalgao7441
    @deomedesgalgao74413 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful places. Just wow.

  • @whattovisitinromania5044
    @whattovisitinromania50443 жыл бұрын

    Wow, such beautiful landscapes, amazing to explore the places! ❤️

  • @MarianoHornai
    @MarianoHornai2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mr. Rick and crew, I liked this episode and all the documentaries video you made. Europe is the highest organized region and country's in the world. I from Timor-Leste located in southeast Asia.

  • @birdlynn417
    @birdlynn4173 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! Such beautiful land. Such lovely lands and people and country.

  • @dustinmarsland269
    @dustinmarsland2693 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rick for keeping your adventures commercial free! Much mahalos friend 😊

  • @piccolinadhailyn148
    @piccolinadhailyn1483 жыл бұрын

    Nice Views👍... Amazing! ❤️

  • @barborawurfelova3545
    @barborawurfelova35453 жыл бұрын

    Still my only way to look abroad. Thank you Rick for another amazing video!

  • @amrutamahajan9627
    @amrutamahajan96273 жыл бұрын

    This was such an absolute pleasure to watch. Thank you.

  • @karimmanaouil9354
    @karimmanaouil93543 жыл бұрын

    This is truly wonderful and amazing! The scenery, the villages, the people, the culture, the buildings, everything is fascinating! Thank you very much Steve for (virtually) taking us with you in this very lovely journey.

  • @Ellie-yx8ni
    @Ellie-yx8ni2 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful part of the world. Thank you Rick and team!

  • @anndeakin1508
    @anndeakin15083 жыл бұрын

    Austria great trips walks music cablecars mountains and views from cable cars love the history and views not to be missed.Wood carving great to view.Castles a must and music. To savour a concert.

  • @BeepBoopBopBap
    @BeepBoopBopBap2 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful place!! Can’t wait to visit

  • @bibhutibhusanbiswal7687
    @bibhutibhusanbiswal76873 жыл бұрын

    You are doing great and fantastic job, Rick. Really fantastic!!!

  • @stenka25
    @stenka252 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Rick Steve.

  • @johnhagebeuk8
    @johnhagebeuk82 жыл бұрын

    I really love the Dolomites and the way you showed it to us is amazing thank you

  • @omaralaouimdaghri6128
    @omaralaouimdaghri61283 жыл бұрын

    Im so glad you back with news episodes . Love your show. I always feel like im there with you enjoying the moment. You the best Thanks for this Mr Rick

  • @melanie44469
    @melanie444693 жыл бұрын

    Yay! Thank you for posting another season! Maybe someday I'll have the money to travel too!

  • @luath5579
    @luath55793 жыл бұрын

    It's great to see some new films, especially in such a beautiful part of Europe (all part of Bavaria at one time, before the Austrians gained the Inn valley area of the Tyrol and the Sudtirol. I'm saving the Swiss Alps until tomorrow (one of my favourite train journeys is from St Moritz, via the Bernina Pass and down the mountain to Tirano).

  • @industrect5337
    @industrect53372 жыл бұрын

    Even though I’ve already been to some places you’ve been, it’s nice to be able to see it again on your channel. It takes me back to my youth when I was on the backseat of the car with my parents and brother 😋

  • @floofycatz
    @floofycatz3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous and breathtakingly beautiful

  • @son-okmaki9845
    @son-okmaki98452 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful and magnificent. Thank you for sharing your video. Please keep it up. Take care

  • @Dashingdiva73
    @Dashingdiva733 жыл бұрын

    OMG FRAU STEINER HASN'T AGED SINCE YOU LAST VISITED! This is a bucket list trip for me!

  • @jtedlssterling3169
    @jtedlssterling31692 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for some of the most pleasant most happy moments on KZread !

  • @giosuetacconiartist-thepro4960
    @giosuetacconiartist-thepro49602 жыл бұрын

    Amazing people and amazing country.

  • @OZZIEMV
    @OZZIEMV3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rick and crew, I've been watching your videos for a few years now and love how you show the real people and places of Europe. G'day from Australia

  • @olgalovl
    @olgalovl3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Rick and the team, for colorful, educational, amazing videos 👍🍀🌞

  • @ricoespadilla9032
    @ricoespadilla90323 жыл бұрын

    Yey!!!! New Episodes!!! Thanks Rick 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @andreipopa9812
    @andreipopa98123 жыл бұрын

    I love your documentaries. Nice to find you again on KZread. Its clear you have a love for Europe

  • @robedmunds7163
    @robedmunds71632 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully put together, want to go there now

  • @maliniroy6618
    @maliniroy66183 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful

  • @Allamant22
    @Allamant223 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed it and more in these strange times that we live😁👋

  • @arunimabiswas4757
    @arunimabiswas47573 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic

  • @TruthProvider
    @TruthProvider3 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite parts of the world. Thanks Rick.

  • @Dozz70
    @Dozz703 жыл бұрын

    Thumbs Up Rick!! Thank You

  • @maribethalbarracin
    @maribethalbarracin3 жыл бұрын

    I'm binge watching these documentaries. It's like I'm traveling too. ❤️

  • @cosicave5179
    @cosicave51792 жыл бұрын

    I always enjoy your videos, Rick. You're so corny, you always make me smile; but this is so authentically 'you', it only goes toward enhancing your excellent and informative presentation. As always. Thankyou.

  • @narenderkumar2726
    @narenderkumar27262 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rick Steves for amazing ....

  • @susanbrown2909
    @susanbrown29093 жыл бұрын

    Love this channel...keep them coming when u can Rick.

  • @Pp57561
    @Pp575613 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Steves your videos are like therapy in lockdown.. Love from India🇮🇳

  • @Drebin169
    @Drebin1693 жыл бұрын

    The Alps were my favorite place in both trips to Europe, and my favorite place so far that I've visited.

  • @mashrufabhuiyansnigdha2242
    @mashrufabhuiyansnigdha22422 жыл бұрын

    The last spectacular soothing flower view😍😍😍 I just wanna click a picture sitting here🥰🥰🥰

  • @paramsethi5977
    @paramsethi5977 Жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy your videos.The research work is too good and I get inspired to travel.Will do so after I retire.Thanks a lot Rick for the information and picturesque locations of the world.Much love from India.

  • @swaritahmedshadman4033
    @swaritahmedshadman40333 жыл бұрын

    Very nice episode as always.

  • @mischellepieldad3045
    @mischellepieldad30453 жыл бұрын

    Love much this new video rick Steves, keep safe😍 see you soon Dolomites😍😍

  • @tahaalawad9529
    @tahaalawad95293 жыл бұрын

    Very beautiful video.Yes...all those places....are my beautiful remembrence for many years.I love Europe too...

  • @alphacause
    @alphacause3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rick and crew for another amazing look at the picturesque country side of Europe. I have always enjoyed your program, but it becomes even more significant when we are prohibited from traveling as a result of this pandemic. As always, you represent the very best in what public television has to offer.

  • @trainsupporter9088
    @trainsupporter90883 жыл бұрын

    This was just wonderful! I love your videos on Europe and dream of visiting one day.

  • @nakedworldentertainment9645
    @nakedworldentertainment96453 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE ITALY... THAT'S BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. THX 4 YOUR VIDEO. SO AMAZING.

  • @jhullylouamorseveses5551
    @jhullylouamorseveses55512 жыл бұрын

    Feels like I'm traveling too. . . Love the alps. . . . 💕💕💕

  • @rajibpatra1963
    @rajibpatra1963 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir for taking me round the Europe.

  • @lucas.hahn2027
    @lucas.hahn20273 жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait when I’m an adult to venture the world and explore its wild mysteries like Rick Steves!