Austria Holidays
• Introduction
Austria,
the European powerhouse during the medieval period, is one of the few landlocked
countries of the continent. Present day Austria is famous for the alluring architecture
of her cities, adventure sports and a rich musical tradition. Vienna, the capital
city is full of architectural delights. Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart is
thronged by music lovers. The snow clad peaks of Innsbruck simply enthrall tourists.
Major Cities of Austria
Vienna
This capital city of Austria is a medley of ornamentation with a spirit of
art nouveau. Circling the old town (the Innere Stadt ) is the striking revivalist
architecture of the Ringstrasse Vienna’s main pathway. These buildings
range from the charming Opera House to the monumental Natural History Museum.
Nestled throughout the city are the graceful art-nouveau buildings of great
architects Otto Wagner and Adolf Loos. The buildings are one of the many remnants
of the artistic and intellectual flowering that took place in Vienna at the
turn of the century.
Vienna is famous for its coffee houses. One of the best known is Hawelka,
on Dorotheergasse. Vienna is famous for its golden epoch. It was an age of
exuberance. Great baroque palaces, churches and monuments dominated Vienna’s
architecture and still do
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a tour to Vienna
Country : Austria
Official name : Vienna
Population : 1.6 million
Languages : German, English
• When to Visit Vienna
Climate : Austria enjoys a temperate climate. Winters are characterized
by rain in the valleys and snow in mountains. Summer is rarely oppressive
as the weather remains cool with occasional showers, turning more pleasant
until October. May, early June, September and October are the best months
to visit as there are few tourists in restaurants and hotels.
Official Currency: Euro; 1 Euro = 52.443 Indian Rupee = 1.2047 US $(subject
to change)
Location : Vienna spreads along both sides of the “Blue” at the very
foothills of the Alps.
• Reaching Vienna
Getting There
By Air : The Vienna Schwechat airport. Trains bound for the heart of
Vienna leave every half hour and are the most cost-effective way to cover the
19 kilometer distance into town. Bus and taxi services are also available. At
the airport, shopping carts can be used for free but luggage trolleys must be
paid for. They accept coins in eight currencies but not sterling or dollars.
Facilities at the airport include Raiffeisen and Erste banks in arrival, departure
and transit halls; Bank Austria in departure area; post office; ATMs;
24-hour
left luggage facilities; showers; conference and business centers for meetings.
By Trains : The ‘Wolkersdorf railway station’ is the railhead
in the city and makes the city accessible from various parts of Austria and
the rest of the Europe.
Getting Around
By Road : Buses, trams, taxis are available in the city to provide
a comfortable movement within in the city.
Accommodation
The city offers extremely good hotels for a convinient stay for the tourists.
Here is list of some of the hotels in the country:
5 star hotel in the city:
Austria Trend Hotel Schloss
Starlight Suiten Hotel
Hotel Allstadt Vienna
• Attraction
in Vienna
Major Tourist attractions
Anchor Clock (Ankeruhr) : Built between 1911 and 1917, the Anchor Clock
was constructed after the plans of the painter Franz von Matsch. It is situated
on the oldest square of Vienna and represents a typical Art Nouveau design.
Belvedere
Palace : The two magnificient palaces on the Belvedere grounds are locatd
in the middle of a splendid park. The palaces were built for Prince Eugene of
Savoy by J.L. von Hildebrandt who was a renowned Baroque architect.
Burgtheater (National Theatre) : In 1741 Empress Maria Theresia handed
an unused dance-house over to the theatre-company Sellier whuch is now used
as a theatre.
Danube Tower : To enjoy a fantastic view over Vienna this is the right
place to go. It is also known as "Concrete needle" and is 352 meters
high and was built within 20 months!
Haas House : Haas House is one of the most sensational buildings in
Vienna and the city's dignity. Images of St. Stephen's Cathedral reflected
by the straight glass facade of Haas House are a popular figure.
Introduction » When
to Visit Salzburg
» Attraction in Salzburg
» Reaching
Salzburg
» Tour Packages of Austria
• Introduction
Salzburg
Salzburg in Austria is a city rich in tradition, history and culture with
the fascinating scenery and the city's stately Baroque(ornate) architecture.
The city's elegant Gothic art attracted many craftsmen and artists and it
became eminent through the works of the Italian architects Vincenzo Scamozzi
and Santini Solari, to whom the centre of Salzburg owes much of its Baroque(ornate)
look.
Salzburg is an extravagant city, known for its impressive buildings and palaces
and besides this is a home of the most celebrated music and arts festival
in the world.
There is a year-round current of music in Salzburg where at least one concert
is held every day and some of the world best-known conductors, orchestras
and opera singers come regularly to the town. The city is also rich in galleries
and museums, among which the Rupertinum, a gallery of modern art, possessing
collections of Klimt, Schiele and Kokoschka is marvellous. The city is famous
for he music and scenic locations.
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Country : Austria
Official name : Salzburg
Population : 523,500
Languages
: German, English
• When to Visit Salzburg
Climate : Austria enjoys a moderate continental climate featuring four
distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Summers are generally
warm and pleasant with cool nights, Winters are sunny, with reliable and frequent
snowfalls. However, in summer rainfalls are usually heavy and of short duration
only. Winters are rather cold in the North-East and can be lightened up by
frequent and heavy foehn winds ( a warm and dry wind) in some valleys in the
Alps.
Official Currency : Euro; 1 Euro = 52.443 Indian Rupee = 1.2047 US $(subject
to change)
Location : Salzburg is in western Austria, and it's the capital of the state
of Salzburg. Salzburg is two hours from Munich by train. Geographically, its
coordinates are 47.81 degrees north, 13.04 degrees east.
• Reaching Salzburg
Getting There
By Air : Salzburg has an international airport. Airport Code: SZG. Salzburg
Airport has its own exit from the motorway. This is situated at the centre of
the motorway i intersection heading north-south (D, I) and east-west (H, CZ,
D, CH). The airport is located around 2 km from the German border and 4 km from
the city centre.
By Train : Salzburg railway station ("Hauptbahnhof") is very
close to the the Salzburg Airport and a regular bus service ensures an easy
transit between the airport and the railway station.
Getting Around
By Road : Buses, taxis and bicycles are the ways to move around in
the city.
Accommodation
The city of Salzburg has very good hotels to ensure a comfortable stay for
the tourists. Mentioned below is a list of some of the hotels in the city:
5 star hotel in the city:
Hotel Goldener Hirsch
Hotel Sheraton Salzburg
Hotel Gmachl
Major Tourist attractions
The Original Sound of Music : Enjoy a wonderful ride with breathtaking
views of the landscape where the opening scenes were of the film “sound
of music” was filmed. One can relax while listening to the original 'Sound
of Music' soundtrack as your guide points the highlights of the film as well
as the historical and architectural landmarks in the city, and some of the beautiful
lakes and mountains in the area.
• Attraction
in Salzburg
Eagle's Nest : Excursion to Bavaria : Berchtesgaden is like travelling
through the fairytale scenery, along the Königsee River Valley, through
the Bavarian mountains dotted with romantic farmhouses. The highlight of the
tour is Eagle's Nest where one can enjoy enjoy the breathtaking views across
the Alps. One should not miss the place where Hitler once lived and held meetings.
Ice Caves : While travelling along majestic Alpine roads to the largest
ice caves and underground glacier in the world one can experience an adventurous
trip that will take one deep into the 'Salzburg Alps'. Here one is provided
with fascinating historical information on the natural wonders of glaciers.
Salzburg Marionette Theatre : experience a magical journey with the
marionettes to enchanted Egypt, where Prince Tamino is trying to resue Princess
Pamina. Here one can travel to the Temple of Sarastro, and meet the Three
Genii on the way!
City Tour : this tour is for the music lovers. Visit the Residence
of Mozart, on Makart Square - this famous residence now has a museum on the
first floor of the former living quarters, documenting the history of the
building and the life of the Mozart family.
Classical Salzburg : here one must visit wonderful sights including
Mirabell Palace, Mozarteum School of Music, Marionette Theatre, County Theatre,
House where Mozart lived, Trinity Church, County Legal Courts, Nonnberg Abbey,
Hellbrunn Palace, Villa of Frohnburg, Neutor tunnel, and Festival Hall.
Other attractions :
Salzburg Marionette Theatre : It's 18th century Vienna where turks are in
vogue : Turkish dress styles, Turkish hairdos, Turkish stories, and Turkish
music! Participate with the marionettes as they take everyone on an extraordinary
journey!
Lakes and Mountains : witness the splendid beauty of one of Austria's most
beautiful regions - the lake district just beyond the gates of Salzburg. One
should not miss out on the scenic views and natural beauty that surrounds
this picturesque area.
Introduction » When
to Visit Innsbruck
» Attraction in Innsbruck
» Reaching
Innsbruck
» Tour Packages of Austria
• Introduction
Innsbruck
Innsbruck, the capital of Tirol is an alpine ski village and a progressive city
of over one lakh inhabitants. It beckons more North American winter visitors
than any other European ski destination. Surely , some are pulled by the repute
created by two modern Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976, which is sustained in
the form of a very efficient infrastructure for winter sports fans.
The city, nestled in a narrow valley right below lofty mountain peaks, is marked
by historic churches and buildings, interesting monuments, rich museums and
galleries, and active commerce which make the place an interesting sports-plus-culture
attraction.
The city is famous for the scenic beauty, winter sports and landmark, the
Goldene Dachl.
In short the enticing city of Innsbruck is an excellent destination for those
who seek a broader European experience and vacations filled with unforgettable
memories.
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Country : Austria
Official name : Innsbruck
Population : 120,000
Languages : German, English
• When to Visit Innsbruck
Climate : Innsbruck has a moderate continental climate featuring four
distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Summers are generally
warm and pleasant with cool nights, Winters are sunny, with reliable and frequent
snowfalls.
Official Currency : Euro; 1 Euro = 52.443 Indian Rupee = 1.2047 US $(subject
to change)
Location : Innsbruck is located in the western part of Austria. Besides this
the city is nestled in a narrow valley right below lofty mountain peaks known
as the Tyrolean Alps.
• Reaching Innsbruck
Getting There
By Air : Innsbruck has its own airport, located about 3 km from the city
center which can be reached either by public bus or by taxi. From many international
airports within Europe , such as Vienna , Amsterdam or Frankfurt , there are
several daily flights to Innsbruck . Furthermore,
there is a direct connection from London Gatwick three times a week.
By Trains : Innsbruck railway station has good Intercity and Eurocity
connections to Zurich (3.5 h), Munich (2 h), Vienna (5 h) or Bolzano (2 h).
The main railway station is located close to the downtown area (15 min walk
to Congress Innsbruck).
Getting Around
By Road : A network of 3 tram and 25 bus lines covers all of Innsbruck
and its close environs, and buses and trams use the same tickets. Single tickets
in the central area cost 1.50€, and a booklet of four tickets goes for
3.20€. The tram is called either Strassenbahn or Trambahn. Bus and taxi
is also available in the city.
Accommodation
The city offers extremely good hotels for a convinient stay for the tourists.
Here is list of some of the hotels in the city:
5 star hotelin the city:
Best Western hotel Neue Post
Hotel Austrotel
Gasthof Weisses Rossl
4 star hotel in the city:
Hotel Innsbruck
Zach hotel garni
Hotel Bierirt
3 star hotel in the city:
Weisses Kreuz hotel
• Attraction
in Innsbruck
Major Tourist attractions
Triumphal Arch : It separates the main street into Marie-Theresien-Strasse
to the north and Leopoldstrasse to the south. Contruction is based on Roman
arches and it commemorates the wedding of the Duke of Tuscany and also serves
as a memorial to the Emperor Francis.
Saint Anna’s Column : this column was build toerected to salute
the withdrawal of Bavarian forces during the war of Spanish Succession in
1703. Notably it is surmounted by a statue of the Virgin Mary and incorporates
several sculptures of Christian figures closer to the base.
Swarovski Kristallwelten : a wonderland of crystal works of art, the
Swarovski Crystal World presents displays and works by artists past and present.
Tiroler Volkskunstmuseum : contained within a historic abbey, this
museum is dedicated to the popular arts and crafts of the local people of
Tyrol and with displays costume, furniture and religious items.
Dom zu St. Jakob : this cathedral presents roof of domes and was built
and decorated in the ornate style. The walls and ceilings are lined with striking
frescoes while the altar overwhelmes with gilt .
Alpenzoo : It houses alpine animals, especially the various mammals
who live in the alps.
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