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of Austria
• 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 Fact File  Book
a tour to ViennaCountry : 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  SalzburgSalzburg 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. Fact File Book a tour to Salzburg 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.  Fact File Book a tour to Innsbruck 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. Austria
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