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| Breathtaking and
spectacular - the heart of Europe...
Once the heart of an empire that played a pivotal role in the political
and cultural destiny of Europe... The setting for
The Sound of Music... The
location of some of the best skiing in the world... It could only be
Austria.
Lying right in the heart of Europe, Austria occupies an area of 83,854
square kilometres and is home to 8.1 million people. The Alps make up the
southern and western parts of the country and peak at the Grossglockner’s
3797-metre summit. The powerful Habsburg family ruled Austria from 1278
right up until World War I. Under this mighty dynasty Austria became one of
the most dominant political forces in central Europe. The hills of Austria
are genuinely alive with the sound of music. The country attracted countless
European composers in the 18th and 19th centuries because of the generous
patronage offered by the Hapsburgs. Beethoven, Brahms, Hayden, Mozart,
Schubert and the Strausses all came to Austria at some stage in their
careers. Today, this rich musical heritage lives on in the form of the
Vienna Philharmonic, the unrivalled Vienna Boys’ Choir, the Musikverein and
the Konzerthaus.
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| The most dramatic Alpine scenery is found
west of Graz and Linz in the Tirol. The capital of this breathtaking region
is Innsbruck and it makes a great base for exploration. Winter sports like
skiing and snowboarding, the plentiful hiking trails and the opportunity for
romantic cruising on the Danube make Austria a year-round holiday paradise.
The cities of Salzburg and Vienna are also well worth a visit. Straddling
the Salzach river between Innsbruck and Vienna, Salzburg is Austria’s most
picturesque city. Birthplace of Mozart, it is an intoxicating Baroque city
whose skyline is punctuated with countless medieval spires, domes, belfries
and turrets. Vienna, Austria’s capital city, bears the legacy of the
600-year Hapsburg dynasty. Bursting with architectural gems, it boasts an
unparalleled musical ancestry. Sample some Wiener Schnitzel while here and
indulge in some strudel, Austria’s most famous dessert. Consisting of baked
dough filled with a variety of fruits and sprinkled with raisins, it can be
accompanied by a cold glass of excellent Austrian beer. This should set you
up nicely for an afternoon’s skiing! |
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