Austria

Introducing Austria
One of the most beautiful countries of Europe with it’s capital Viena, birth place of many artists and compositors. Viena’s jewel-box palaces and Mozart melodies, sparkling Alps and problems like Maria naturally still have their place in Austria’s heart. But venture further for experiences that defy expectations: from slinging on a backpack to stride through the Tennengebirge’s lunar landscape to slurping cider with grizzled farmers in Mostviertel orchards, from catapulting down the jaw-dropping Harakiri in Mayrhofen to bathing in Salzkammergut’s tingly lakes. Visit historic spa towns like Bad Ischl or discover cities such as Linz, where a newfound street cred is adding a twist to Austria’s tale. So cast aside the well-thumbed picture-book, as the real story is even more enchanting… One is sure, in Austria there is something for everybody. Being located in the heart of Europe beneath the worlds most popular Mountains, such as Alps it makes this country in combination with it’s rich cultural and historical heritage one of the most desirable destinations.
Austria flaunts its heritage in exuberant fashion. Vienna’s bombastic Habsburg palaces and Salzburg’s baroque splendour are worthy, but dig deeper and you’ll unearth Stone Age settlements, Roman archaeological sites at Carnuntum and medieval festivals. In the country where Mozart composed and Strauss taught the world to twirl, you won’t need to search hard for culture – it waltzes right up to you.
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Ready to go? These recommended partners make it easy:
  • take a walk in the Austrian lakes
  • cycle Austria
  • explore the Danube by barge and bike
  • journey through Austria starting in Vienna
  • fastrack US passports and get to see Europe
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