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| | Austria Tour & Travel Packages |  | Austria is a non-coastal country in Central Europe. It borders both Germany and the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. The capital is the city of Vienna on the Danube River. The origins of modern Austria date back to the ninth century, when the region of Upper and Lower Austria became ever more populated. The name "Ostarrichi" is first documented in an official document from 996. Since then this word has developed into the Österreich.Austria is a parliamentary representative democratic state comprising nine national states and is one of six European countries that have declared permanent impartiality and one of the few countries that includes the concept of eternal neutrality in its establishment. Austria has been a member of the United Nations since 1955 and joined the European Union in 1995. | | Tourist Attractions | Salzburg - Salzburg is known as the "Rome of the North" because of the sheer number of churches it possesses. A compressed city, it is packed full of attractions, and should be a necessary part of any visit to Austria. Leisurely walk through the old streets, enjoy one of its famous music festivals or just take some time to find out the city. Attractions include the Mirabel Palace whose gardens featured in The Sound of Music; the Hohensalzburg, a good-looking white fortress overlooking the city; the Carolino Augusteum Museum; and the High Altar at Franziskanerkirche. Salzburg is also the birthplace of Mozart.
The Hohe Tauern National Park - The Hohe Tauern National Park is one of the last enormous wilderness areas in Europe. The area has been spotlessly preserved and showcases nature at its best. Taking up an area of more than 1,000 sq.km, it lies at the foot of Austria's highest mountains. The flora and fauna in the park is copious and varies according to elevation. Mountain goats and sheep live in the higher elevations and other animals, such as ibex, chamois, deer and a variety of birds, occupy the lower levels. The park offers plenty of activities including more than 450km of ski and snowboard slopes and a vast network of nature trails.
The Museum of the Future (Ars Electronica), Linz - The Ars Electronica is well worth a visit. organize to be visually stunned with five levels of 21st-century technological wizardry. The museum aims to ‘facilitate and implement the harmonious collaboration of art, technology and society
Gurk Cathedral - Gurk Cathedral was founded by the Benedictine order in the 11th century and is regarded as the most outstanding example of Romanesque architecture in Austria. Check out its superb extravagant altar which is adorned by 72 statues and 82 angels’ heads. Marvel at the fresco paintings dating from the second half of the 13th century and visit the wondrous 100-pillared crypt located deep beneath the cathedral. | | Shopping In Austria | Mariahilfer Straße Located by the Westbahnhof, “Mahü”, as this street is affectionately dubbed by locals, boasts the maximum number of shops and stores of all. Almost all most important department stores can be found here selling clothes, leather goods, furniture and accessories, books and stationery. Hidden away between these big stores there are tiny shops selling all kind of fun stuff? Pleasant street cafes offer a welcome break from shopping where you can rest your tired feet while sampling some of the famous Viennese “gemutlichkeit. Vienna has a marvelous range of shops to choose from, so we're sure you'll find something to match your budget. | | Austria Cuisine | Vienna boasts one of the world's most prominent culinary traditions. A diverse yet deliciously melodious range of dishes reflects the city's mix of nationalities and food cultures through the centuries, and inspires visitors from all over the globe Viennese cuisine is strongly influenced by southeast European cuisine, notably that of Hungary, Serbia, Romania and Dalmatia. Austrian desserts and cake are chiefly renowned. Tafelspitz is the most famous food, regarded as Austria’s ‘national dish’ and consists simply of boiled beef. Calf’s liver with herbs in butter (Geröstete Leber). Goulash, which is made of beef, pepper, paprika and onion, Kaiserschmarrn (dessert of shredded pancake and stewed fruit),Palatschinken (Austrian pancakes). powidl is a plum stew, Apfelstrudel. The classic pudding, Cheese Danish, which is sweet and stuffed with raisins. Various types of smoked and cured pork | | Weather | Vienna has a moderate continental climate, with warm, sunny summers and cold winters. The average temperature range in January is between 23°F and 34°F (-4°C to 1°C), while in July temperatures range between 60°F and 76°F (15°C and 25°C). Thunderstorms occur frequently in summer and snowfall is common in winter. Spring, autumn and the beginning of summer are perhaps the best times to Travel to Vienna. | | Currency | | The currency of Austria is EURO |
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