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The Fascinating Austria

Austria is a country that no tourist could miss out on. The Republic of Austria with approximately 8.3 million people runs from the Alps in the west down to the Vienna and Danube in the east.

The fascination of Austria tends to catch up on you with a magic and charisma that will bind you to this place forever! The focal point of Europe, welcome to the beautiful land of Austria that is loved by one and all. In fact, this is one of the most dreamed destinations of people around the world. 

Austria was better known as the core of Hapsburg Empire that consisted of Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and also a majority of Romania, Bulgaria, and Balkans. The land of Mozart extends to west to meet Switzerland. This country gives you access to all main services, like excellent health service system and social security system, which are quite efficiently managed.

The peaceful ambience of the place makes you feel like heaven. This place that smells of imperialism has a lot of remnants of the early glory days. The capital city of Vienna is particularly rich with grand buildings, cultural institutions, palaces, captivating churches, cozy coffeehouses & inns and grand ballrooms. It may seem that the city is sleeping behind its stunning sceneries and antique architecture. However, the modern Austria is all awake and going about its industrial and commercial business in great style.

The grand Baroque churches rise up against the background of the mighty Austrian Alps. Each year, Austria welcomes many skiers who come down to carve out the Alpine slopes of ice. The Alpine villages and their welcoming inhabitants have long been known for their deep love of romance and their rich history.

Places to visit

Austrian hospitality and their cuisine are legendary. The attractions of this place are Salzburg – the home of Mozart and Rome of North, Hohe Tauren National Park, Ars Electronica – the Museum of future, Eisriesenwelt Caves, the Benedictine Abbey in Admount, the Swarovski Kristallwelten Visitor Center, the Archeological Museum in Carnuntinum, Gurk Cathedral, the Grossglockner Alpine Road and Vienna – the city of magic. Each of these places tends to hypnotize you with their excellent collections and sceneries. This is an experience not to be missed out on. Sit back and relax some of the most spectacular views of Europe on your tour to Austria.

Visit to Austria promises lots of entertainment for the entire family like visiting Vienna and its famous cathedrals, Heurigen – the wine clubs and romantic Waltz music events. The major leisure package includes all-year-round glacier skiing. There is sunshine for everyone at an altitude of 3000 m or more. The glacier in Tirol helps you to restore your energies and mountaineering is a favorite sport in Austria. The country also has a great source of rejuvenation through its famous music theatres like Haus der Musik, the Vienna Boys’ Choir, or the Vienna Philharmonic. It is also home to some of the best museum and galleries like Carinthian Provincial Museum or Styrian Joanneum Provincial Museum.

Your holiday cannot be complete unless you enjoy some great shopping moments. Various cultural programs and sports program are well complimented by the many delights that Austria has in store for you. For the shopping buffs, there are lots of things to celebrate like large shopping malls or small souvenir shops. Go bargain hunting at some of the best and longest shopping streets across Austria like Mariahilfer Strabe in Vienna or Landstrabe in Linz. The other important shopping streets of this place includes places like Kramergasse and Alter Platz in Klagenfurt, Maria Theresien Strabe in Innsbruck, Salzburg’s old Linzergasse, Kramesergasse in St. Poltens, or Hauptstrabe in Eisenstadt.

When to go


The best time to be in Austria is surely summer when the cold is down and still you can enjoy winter sports and spend the morning skiing. In the afternoon, swim in the Alpine lake or play tennis on outdoor courts.

Like most European countries, Austria looks back on a very eventful history. The place has many themed holidays like winter news, ski, snowboard, tobogganing, cross-country skiing, and winter sports for tots and many more. The weather in Austria is quite warm in summer and cold in winter with heavy snow in mountains. The country has a mountainous terrain on a majority and that explains why winter season is so special here.

A very famous event of Austria is the famous Viennese ball that is the only ball that takes place in winters in Europe. A unique opportunity to experience the famous Viennese waltz! Celebrate the New Year’s Eve with Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra or watch the Vienna Festival – Festwochen that is a highlight of summer holiday package. Another important event of this place is the Danube Island Festival that promises you a free weekend full of entertainment, music, and dancing. Another such craze is the Austria Skate Marathon where you can choose to exercise while you tour or watch open-air concerts in Prater Park.

Getting there and around

There is no better way to get around Austria than hitting out on the road using cars or motorbikes. This is because the place is full of excellent roads and diverse sceneries you would love to drive by. Just get the proper toll sticker on and enjoy safe riding. You can easily rent out cars at all major airports and railway stations. Ensure you get all driving regulations right like compulsory reflective vests, mandatory winter equipments for cars, children safety seats, permissible alcohol driving and seatbelts.

The major airports of the area are Wien-Schwechat, Klagenfurt, Graz, Linz and Salzburg, Innsbruck,. There are daily internal flights between these airports helping you to access the country better. The city airport train goes directly from Wien Mitte to the airport in flat 16 minutes. The city also has some great train services at a length of 5,700 km that connects all major national and international cities. You can also check out the various cruise and excursion services available on a number of Austria’s lakes.

The mesmerizing journey to Austria is sure to captivate your senses and make you come over to this place again and again.