February 2 is Groundhog Day back home in the States. On the day, a furry mammal will shake off its deep winter sleep long enough to emerge from its burrow.
When you think about castle ruins and fantastic places to go, is Reutte one of the first locations that come to mind? It definitely should be. The Austrian town of Reutte in Tyrol is just south of the German border and within 20 minutes of both the Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles.
Can’t wait to strap into your boots, clip into your skis and hit the powder? No problem. The Hintertux Glacier in Austria’s Tyrolean Zillertal Valley is open 365 days a year and always has snow.