I visited the winter destination with one of Europe’s longest slides, two Christmas markets and ‘gluhwein’

BELLS jingle as our horse and carriage glides through the snowy forest illuminated by lanterns on the path.

We’re making our way from the Austrian mountain village of Katschberg along the Advent Trail.

As we stop, traditional alpine music fills the air as locals chatter and enjoy a hearty gluhwein (like mulled wine, but better) or local beer in a festively-lit wooden lodge.