Austria
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Discover Austria.
Austria is a largely mountainous landlocked country in south-central Europe. A great part of Austria’s prominence can be attributed to its geographic position. It is at the centre of European traffic along the great Danubian trade route and magnificent Alpine passes. No country waltzes so effortlessly between urban and outdoors as Austria. One day you’re cresting alpine summits, the next you’re swanning around imperial Vienna.
An effortless blend of urban and outdoors.
Austria, along with neighbouring Switzerland, is the winter sports capital of Europe. However, it is just as popular for summer tourists who visit its historic cities and villages and hike in the magnificent scenery of the Alps. While the Alps do cover 3/4 of the country, the Burgenland and the federal capital of Vienna are more similar to the geography of the neighbouring Czech Republic and Hungary. This diverse mix of landscapes is packed into a relatively small area of size. Glaciers, meadows, alpine valleys, wooded foothills, gently rolling farmland, vineyards, river gorges, plains and even semi-arid steppes can be found in Austria.
Why Visit?
Austria has access to the largest European lake, some of the highest mountain ranges of the Alps, extensive plains and the large steppe lake of Lake Neusiedler. Despite being landlocked, the Danube River waltzes its way across the north of the nation, making it the perfect river cruise destination; move from the lavish palaces of Vienna to the rolling hills and vineyards of the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley.
Nearest Airports
Depending on the region that you wish to visit, Austria is served by 7 airports:
Vienna Airport
Salzburg Airport
Innsbruck Airport
Graz Airport
Linz Airport
Klagenfurt Airport
Best For
Head for the capital, Vienna. Here you will find a number of stunning hotels, restaurants and bars. Let us arrange a horse drawn carriage ride for your group, They are just as much a part of Vienna as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Giant Ferris Wheel: the fiakers. Or instead of the usual bus/walking tour what about an interactive treasure hunt around the capital. Find the clues to lead you to dinner!
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