Holidays in Austria - Accommodation Travel and Sightseeing Tours

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If you are considering holidays in Austria accommodation services or sightseeing this page will be of help.

Located in Central Europe, north of Italy and Slovenia this landlocked country is surrounded by the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland.

This alpine country has a temperate climate with cloudy cold winters giving frequent rain and some snow in lowlands and snow in mountains.

It enjoys moderate summers with occasional showers.

It is a popular tourist destination both in the summer for activities such as hiking and in the winter for skiing so accommodation and services are in hight demand.

The country traces it’s history back to 976 A.D. when the Margravate of Austria was established. The Duchy of Austria followed this in 1156. In 1804 an Austrian Empire came into being and in 1918 a republic was proclaimed.

The annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945 meant that the country's status remained unclear for a decade.

A State Treaty signed in 1955 ended the occupation, recognized its independence, and forbade unification with Germany. A constitutional law that same year declared the country's "perpetual neutrality" as a condition for Soviet military withdrawal.

Now a prosperous and democratic country it is made up of 9 states Bundeslaender, Burgenland, Kaernten (Carinthia), Niederoesterreich , Oberoesterreich, Salzburg, Steiermark, Tirol, Vorarlberg and Wien (Vienna)

Famous for its spectacular mountain scenery and fairytale castles its lowest point is Neusiedler See at 115 meters above sea level and the highest point is Grossglockner at 3,798 meters above sea level.

Austria sightseeing trips are about spectacular mountain scenery that fills just about two-thirds of its landmass, which peaks at the majestic Grossglockner.

Tourists come for the country’s breathtaking scenery of alpine peaks, lakes and enchanting valleys.

To enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Danube or to visit the historic sights of Vienna.

To see sights such as the Schonbrunn Palace, which is said to be, one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Europe.

The country has a very strong cultural heritage with the most notable being the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who was born in Salzburg. There are many cultural events held throughout the year in various locations.

Innsbruck is Tyrol’s capital and is the hub of the mountains with the towering Alps as it’s backdrop and the Inn River as its highway.

It is a popular locaton for accommodation, services, holidays and vacations in both winter and summer. Here you can vist Habsburg palaces and meander down medieval lanes to various world-class museums or take to the mountains for some fun.

Salzburg as you would expect is dedicated to Mozart and his music especially at the Schloss Mirabell. The city itself has the baroque splendour of Residenzplatz and a skyline of slender spires to complment the music.

Getreidegasse is the place to shop and then you could always take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the cobbled streets that make up the centre of Salzburg.

Salzburg also boasts the Festung Hohensalzburg atop the Mönchsberg. This impressive fortress offers a fabulous view over the valley below.

The capital city Vienna hugs both sides of the “Blue” Danube that is actually muddy brown. Here you could visit magnificent buildings, such as the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Natural History, the residence of the Empress Elizabeth the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall, and the Burgtheater.

You could visit the Hapsburg’s Schonbrunn Palace, which is the former summer residence of the Imperial Family, and considered to be one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Europe.

Emperor Franz Joseph was born here in 1830. The monarch spent his last years entirely in the palace, which became the property of the new Republic two years after his death.

Today, the palace is part of UNESCO’s cultural heritage due to its historic importance, its unique grounds and its splendid furnishings.

You could ride the Giant Ferris Wheel, which is an impressive landmark of Vienna.

Whatever your choice, city or mountains, Austria will live up to your expectations.

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