Austria

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Capital City - Vienna

Currency - Euro

Main Languages - German, Slovene, Croatian, Hungarian

Population - approx. 8,000,000 (2008)

Public Holidays - New Years Day - (01 January), Labour Day - (01 may), National Day - (26 October), All Saints Day - (01 November), Christmas Day - (25 December)

Main Airports - Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck      

 

 

Why go on holiday to Austria?   

From the Danube basin in the east to the Austrian Alps in the west – Austria is land of wonders that simply takes your breath away. The spell bounding natural beauty of the country perfectly complements its ambience – a curious blend of its history and culture, with world class museums, galleries and historical buildings – a hallmark of the past emperorship.   

What is there to see?   

The magnificent ornate Opera house in Vienna, Hofburg’s Imperial Residence, the nostalgic city of Salzburg that gave a Mozart to the world, the baroque churches in front of the snow clad peaks, and Innsbruck located in the middle of the Austrian alps are must-visit places. Essentially Vienna (the Austrian capital), Tirol, Hofburg Palace, and Habsburg are places of popular interest.    

What is there to do?   

If you are planning for an adventurous vacation, then is the place to be. It is undoubtedly one of the great destinations for winter sports in Europe , where skiing gets a new definition altogether. Austria exhibits a vibrant nightlife with cuisines to match every taste. You will also get to enjoy nightclubs, discos, bars, cabarets, theatre, and opera. Film-shows of different languages are hosted round the year. The most interesting attraction for some people are the beer gardens which can be found all over the country. You can also indulge yourself in popular activities like mountaineering, climbing, cycling, horse riding and visiting the country vineyards. Being a classic landscape that fosters its cultural past and social present, Austria is worth visiting.    

Skiing in Austria  

The great Austrian Alps occupy almost 60% of the country’s land area. With approximately 800 winter resorts and 10,000 miles cross country trails, skiing is an absolute pleasure. You can even participate in their international skiing events taking place every year. The other winter sports that you can enjoy while your stay in the country are sleigh rides, skating, curling and tobogganing. From Soll to Kitzbuhel, Austria has a Ski Resort to suit all tastes.