Austria Travel Guide
Capital - Vienna
Major cities - Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg
Top attractions - Austrian Belvedere Gallery, Beethoven Memorial, State Opera House (Staatsoper), St. Peter's Church (Peterskirche), Naturhistorisches Museum
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At a glance
Austria is the universal tourist destination. How it can be, you can ask. The answer is very simple. Austria is a land of startling contrasts: world-class museums and art-galleries of Vienna, breathtaking skiing resorts in the Alps, a lot of night clubs and discos, opportunities for active rest throughout the country. The connoisseur of art has the possibility to get acquainted with best samples of literature, music and painting. Every city of the country offers the patterns of ancient and contemporary architecture, as Austria is considered to be the country of engineering, invention and design. Come and have unforgettable experience of Austrian nightlife. Numerous laid-back taverns, a lot of beer gardens and clubs, excellent dance venues welcome the visitors. Find information on ski holidays to Austria.
Undoubtedly, Austria is the country of skiing, which is the most popular sport among the tourists as well as among the residents. It is one of the world's premier skiing regions. But one shouldn’t think that winter is the only one appropriate season to visit Austria. It is not true. The country is attractive at any time of the year, just take into account that the season will influence what you exactly can do, that’s all. Except skiing, Austria is good for mountain biking, hiking, lake swimming and, of course going on different tours. All the year round the tourists can take part in Austrian festivals. In any season the visitors can try national cuisine, which reflects the mix of the nationalities, inhabiting the country. It should be noted that every city boasts its own culinary traditions, especially Vienna with the originals, served at a traditional inn or a cup of famous Austrian coffee at a coffee house. The friendly climate, beautiful sceneries, and welcoming inhabitants will make your trip to Austria full of positive emotions.
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