Austria Travel - Hotels, Flights, Travel Packages, Information
With its beautiful mountain ranges, rich culture and great food
Austria is an ideal destination. But of course that
is not to mention the fantastic skiing! Starting in Innsbruck, one of Europe’s
most lively and beautiful cities and also named the unofficial snowboarding
capital of Europe. Not only a centre for winter sports and host to the
Winter Olympics twice, there are other great sights such as the
Landestheater and
Amras Castle, not to mention Innsbruck’s exciting
nightlife, parties and much more! North east of Innsbruck, you will find
Salzburg - home to
Mozart and
the Sound of Music. With a strong culture, there are many
great sights to see such as the
Hellbrunn Palace,
Hohensalzburg Fortress,
Mozart’s birthplace and residence,
St Peter’s Abbey and many attractions
seen in the Sound of Music. Of course you cannot forget the skiing too, with
tracks up to 200km and around 60 lifts, Salzburg will provide you with
plenty to keep busy. click
here for more information about the tourist attractions of SalzburgLast but not least, Austria’s capital Vienna.
This is where everything meets; ski nearby at Hohe Wand Wiese or Ötscher,
visit the
Hofburg (Imperial Palace), wander through the Kunsthistorisches
Museum (of fine arts), or dine in the multitude of beautiful cafes and
restaurants. click here for more
information about the tourist attractions of Vienna
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Banyan, St. Anton am Arlberg
Located in the centre of St. Anton am Arlberg next to the main lifts of the resort, the Banyan hotel offers newly refurbished guest rooms in Asian style.
Relax in the lounge bar around the fireplace, plunge into the swimming pool, unwind in the ...
Radisson SAS Palais Hotel Vienna
Located on Vienna's famous Ringstrasse, the 5-star Radisson SAS Palais Hotel is located within walking distance to all important sights in the city centre.
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Known as the heart of Europe, Austria is the one destination which makes you
feel as though you have been offered the best of Europe. It holds all that
you could hope for in a holiday destination- effortless grace and beauty,
excitement, beautiful landscapes and friendly people.
At first glance, from an outsider’s perspective, Austria’s charm is part
and parcel of the European experience. With its rich history and pristinely
preserved buildings and artworks, Austria holds all the regal qualities of
an Empire that once was. Then, once you have walked its streets, it unravels
itself to you in a way that you didn’t expect. What makes Austria so unique
is its accessibility. Sure, lots of cities are accessible, this seems a
redundant statement, but Austria truly lends itself to you in a way that can
only be experienced first-hand. When you stand in front of one of Vienna’s
beautiful city buildings, you get a true sense of its history and culture.
The grandeur of this capital city does not leave a gap between yourself and
the regality of your surroundings. You truly feel ‘close’ to this city and
its charm and warmth truly draws and welcomes you in.
Expect a lot from this destination. Whether you’re single, a couple or a
family, there will be something for everyone to enjoy along the way. From
the ski slopes, to the art galleries and the fine dining, your mind and
senses will be stimulated. The country also borders Germany and the Czech
Republic to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy
to the south, and Switzerland, giving the country a unique cultural tone and
feel. The country has an estimated population of 8 Mio. with German
spoken as the national language - English is also spoken widely.
Home to the world famous artist Gustav Klimt, Austria boasts a world
class collection of artwork. Klimt’s portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer is to
date the world’s most expensive painting ever sold, selling for
US$135,000,000. You can view a collection of Klimt’s work at the
Leopold
Museum in Vienna and also view a large collection of Egon Schiele who is
famous for his self portraits. Visit the Austria’s answer to Versaille in
France,
Schönbrunn Palace, and learn about Austria’s royal family the
Hapsburg’s. Opera lovers can also book a night of world class music with the Schönbrunn Palace orchestra. Dine in the Orangery Schönbrunn where Mozart
himself performed on several occasions and be serenaded by the Opera singers
and dancers.
Foodies will be impressed by the quality of Austrian cuisine. Home to the
Wien Schnitzel, Austria’s culinary palette is rich. If you are looking for
that extra special experience, travel to the small village of Lans in
Innsbruck and have a traditional home cooked Austrian meal. The beef in this
area is spectacular as the cows graze high quality foliage and herbs from
the mountains, it will literally melt in your mouth. The views of the
mountains from this city are incredible; The Sound of Music didn’t do
justice to the scenery in Austria.
 Vienna - Vienna is a city of dreams. As no other, she parades transitoriness and her proper past. The Habsburg Empire has long disappeared, but its metropolis still cherishes the old dream of splendor and glory.
Hotels Vienna
 Salzburg - Nestling against a backdrop of snowy peaks, Salzburg has remained untouched by the ravages of time. The charms of this Baroque city, surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Austrian Pre-Alps, still work strongly. Its magical setting, between the river Salzach and a rocky hillock, has always been dear to artists, musicians and writers, well before UNESCO made it a World Heritage site.
Hotels Salzburg
 Innsbruck - Major sights and point of interests: the main shopping street Maria-Theresia, the historical down-town with the famous symbol of Innsbruck, the Golden Roof, the convention centre Tyrol Congress, Casino Innsbruck, the main train and bus station, the university, the general hospital of Innsbruck.
For winter sport fans the surrounding ski areas can be reached by the Ski-bus
Hotels Innsbruck
 Linz - Linz has being awarded the title of 'European Capital of Culture' in 2009
Linzer Schloss (Linz Castle) - here you can see permanent exhibitions of art from the Middle Ages to the present day, historical weapons, coins and musical instruments as well as the Kastner collection.
Lentos Museum - this international collection of modern art is considered one of the most important in Austria. At night the gallery's glass building can be illuminated blue, red or violet.
New Cathedral - consecrated in 1924 this cathedral, 134 m high, can accommodate 20,000 worshippers. The building is also notable for its stained glass windows, including the famous 'Linz Window', featuring scenes from the history of Linz.
Hotels Linz
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