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Rather small inland country situated in Central Europe is famous mainly for the beautiful mountain scenery. Austria also has the rich history, as it used to be a leading force in Europe, until the fall of Hapsburg Monarchy in 1914. The country is divided into nine federal provinces, Vienna is the capital.

The mountains

Three quarters of Austria are covered by mountain ridges of Austrian Alps and part of the Carpathian Mountains in the North. The Alps are further divided into several ranges, as the Ötztal Alps, Hohe Tauern or the Karawanken. The highest peak is the Grossglockner (3797 m) in the Hohe Tauern range.

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Full name:

Republic of Austria

Capital city:

Vienna

Area:

83,870 sq km

Population:

8,199,783

Major languages:

German

Major religions:

Roman Catholic

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Top Places - Austria

Nr. Place Points Rating Vote
1
 Vienna 20 7  
2
 Salzburg 15 8  
3
 So many times that I forget 10 10  
4
 Innsbruck 9 5  
5
 Tyrolia 6 6  
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Top Experiences - Austria

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1
 Voyage on the Lake Grotto in Hinterbrühl 0 0  
2
 Skiing in Kitzbuhel 0 0  
3
 Skiing and thermal resort Bad Gastein 0 0  
4
 Skiing and other snow sports in Obertauern 0 0  
5
 Opera Arabella in Staatsoper 0 0  
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Attersee Lake (click for more information)
One of the largest lakes in Austria offers many possibilities of hiking, sailing, diving or biking. It is enclosed by the beautiful mountain ranges of the Salzkammergut region and there is also Litzlberg – the castle on the island.
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Bad Deutsch – Altenburg Spa (click for more information)
The Romans already appreciated the healing power of the iodine – sulphur springs located 40 km east to Vienna. Today it offers broad range of services and activities, from bath therapies, magnetic treatments to Nordic Walking Tours.
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Carnuntum Archeological Site (click for more information)
The important Roman site lies 50 km east to Vienna. It was once a capital of Roman province Upper Pannonia. In these days it is a large open – air museum with remains of two amphitheatres, Danube River harbor and thermal spa.
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Dachstein Mountain Range (click for more information)
The 2995 m high peak Dachstein is located in the Salt Chamber Region (Salzkammergut) in Northern Austria. It has the snow cover all year long and the slopes are partly covered by Hallstadt and Gossauer glaciers. It is possible to climb the mountain or to use the cableway to get there.
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 Gmuend 0 0
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 Gross Schwechat 0 0
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 Hohenau 0 0
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Innsbruck (click for more information)
The city located at the foot of Tyrolia Alps is a combination of an old town and a modern place, which hosted twice the Winter Olimpic Games. The surrounding mountain ranges offer many possibilities all year long, as the glacier climbing or the horse riding. The old town offers museums, galleries and historical buildings, as the Gold Roofed House.
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 Linz 0 0
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Rozhledna (click for more information)
kousek za hranicním prechodem Hate
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Salzburg (click for more information)
The city is famous for the rich cultural life. As a birthplace of W. A. Mozart it is home of world known annual music festival of the classical music. There are also many baroque buildings, as the Mirabel or the Hellbrunn Palace. It is also the entering place to the salt chamber – a district, where salt mining took place from the Bronze Age.
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 Schwechat 0 0
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The Krems Valley (click for more information)
The winegrowing area stretches along the Krems River in Lower Austria. The ruins of Senftenberg Castle dominate the hills covered by the vineyards. Town of Krems wan a price in the international competition for the exemplary revitalization of the old town.
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Tyrolia (click for more information)
The inaccessible heart of Austrian Alps escaped the World War II; therefore it possesses small villages with unique architecture, unchanged for many years. There are high peaks over the green meadows and shaded woods.
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Upeer Styria (Steiermark) (click for more information)
The mountainous region in the middle of the country is also called the green heart of Austria. There are three main mountain massifs – Ötscher, Dürrenstein and Hochkar. The slopes are covered by woods, limestone rocks and green meadows and cut by tiny valleys and canyons with ravening brooks.
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Vienna (click for more information)
The city used to be a capital of a large empire; it is therefore full of historical monuments, as the Schoenbrunn Palace, St. Stephan’s Church, Hofburg Palace or the Imperial Burial Vault of Hapsburgs. And it is also a great place for shopping, especially before Christmas, when it is lighted by many candles and colorful streetlights.
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 Vienna 0 0
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 Wien 0 0
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 Assister à l4opera Arabella au Staatsoper 0 0
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 AUTOSTOP 0 0
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Crystal world in Wattens (click for more information)
Crystal world in Wattens – Wattens, a village close to Innsbruck in Tyrol, can boast of one of the most frequented museums in Austria – Swarovski Crystal Worlds. The company Swarovski opened a glass museum in Wattens in 1955 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of relocation of the firm from the Czech town Jablonec to the Alp valley. The visitors can admire the world’s largest and smallest cut crystals.
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Cycling in the Salt-spray Cabinet (click for more information)
This region offers perfect cycle trails in gorgeous countryside near the flowering meadows and mountain lakes Gosausee, Attersee Lake (the largest lake of the Salt-spray Cabinet), Mondsee and Wolfgangsee Lake.
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Dinosaur Park (click for more information)
A Dinosaur Park is situated north of Traismauer and extends on the 5 acre area near the rivers Danube and Traisen. Thousands of tourists visit this park annually to see models of dinosaurs and other reptiles measuring between 50cm and 30m in height. The visitors are taken millions of years back, in the Palaeozoic and Mesozoic Ages. The authors of the park intend to make a collection of more than 100 models of animals.
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Glacier skiing in Kaprun (click for more information)
Glacier ski area in Kaprun is the first glacier skiing region in Austria. The first official skiing at the the Kitzsteinhorn took place in 1965. You can buy the ski pass Europa Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun and 55 cable cars and lifts and 130 km of ski slopes in Kaprun and Zell am See are at your disposal!
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Skiing and other snow sports in Obertauern (click for more information)
A recent public survey has revealed that Obertauern is the most popular ski region in Austria. Obertauern offers slopes for all standards, modern lift system, cosy mountain restaurants and chalets. Snowboarders and other snow lovers won’t be disappointed – there is a terrain park and a half-pipe for snowboarding, there are 18 kilometers of cross-country trails. You can carry out telemark skiing, touring, carving, tobogganing and ice skating in Obertauern.
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Skiing and thermal resort Bad Gastein (click for more information)
In the Gastein valley there are 5 ski areas, some of which are connected. There are 250km of ski slopes and 90km of cross-country trails. In Bad Gastein you can enjoy the atmosphere of the picturesque mountain village and relax in the thermal pools in the newly restored Felsentherme.
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Skiing in Kitzbuhel (click for more information)
Skiing in Kitzbuhel – Kitzbuhel is often called Mekka of the world downhill skiing. Try skiing in Kitzbuhel, where the best skiers contest for the crown of the ski sport! If you have enough strength, you can enjoy a 7-kilometre-long downhill run. There are totally 59 runs in addition to a large fun-pool, mud baths, sauna, fitness studios and other possibilities how to relax and do a lot of sport.
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Voyage on the Lake Grotto in Hinterbrühl (click for more information)
Voyage on the Lake Grotto in Hinterbrühl – Near the market town Hinterbrühl in the southern part of the Vienna Woods you can enjoy a 20-minute romantic boat ride on the lake in the grotto. It is the largest mine and subterranean lake in Europe (6200 m²).
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Why to visit Austria


Rather small inland country situated in Central Europe is famous mainly for the beautiful mountain scenery. Austria also has the rich history, as it used to be a leading force in Europe, until the fall of Hapsburg Monarchy in 1914. The country is divided into nine federal provinces, Vienna is the capital.

The mountains

Three quarters of Austria are covered by mountain ridges of Austrian Alps and part of the Carpathian Mountains in the North. The Alps are further divided into several ranges, as the Ötztal Alps, Hohe Tauern or the Karawanken. The highest peak is the Grossglockner (3797 m) in the Hohe Tauern range. There are many famous winter resorts like Kaprun and Zell am See, which are the centers of winter sports and sport competitions. There are also many lakes with crystal clear water, especially in the Salt Chamber region.

The lowlands

It is not a big part of Austria that is not mountainous, but it is also very beautiful. The lowlands are situated in northern part of the country, mainly around the Danube River. The countryside is a bit hilly and the hills are usually covered by vineyards. There are many bicycle routes through picturesque countryside and Austrian villages with typical red flowers in their windows. The area offers also many thermal spas, as in Laa an der Thaya.

The culture of Austria

Austria has a rich cultural history and many famous people come from this country. It is mainly the classical music, where Austria disposes many famous names, as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Haydn, Johann Strauss and Franz Schubert. There are many festivals and concerts of classical music in Vienna and Salzburg. Especially Vienna is a centre of cultural and social life. Every winter there is a famous ball session, with Wiener Walz being the main dance. Also Wiener Opera or Boys’ Choir is world known. Austrian cuisine is also a source of famous dishes. It is mainly the Wiener Schnitzel – fried breadcrumbed veal, served with Erdäpfel Salat – the potato salad. You can serve the Sachertorte as a desert – it is an original cake, its receipt is still a secret!

Summary

Austria offers exquisite countryside all year long. There are famous ski resorts for winter, but skiing on glaciers as at Möltall or Glossglockner is usually possible all year long. But there are also bicycle and hiking routes prepared for the summer in the mountains as well as in the Danube lowland. Apart from the natural beauties, Austria offers also cultural treasure in architecture, music, religion and painting, especially in Vienna. It is a country of sports, as well as the social life.



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