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Post by Owen on Aug 23, 2022 7:21:59 GMT
1 ~~~ See the Best of Europe in one Country ~ Austria ~~~ 112 “Austria is possibly the best combination of culture and nature on the planet”. Lonely Planet Discover Austria's major cities First time visiting Austria? Looking for new ideas on how to explore Austria even more in-depth? We have created some itineraries to ensure you'll see Austria through the eyes of experts - us. www.austria.info/en+ How to Get to and Around Austria Find information about travelling to Austria by plane, train, car and coach. www.austria.info/en/service-and-facts/getting-there-around+ Skiing and Winter in Austria Snow-capped peaks, legendary apres-ski, and Austrian hospitality will make your winter break in Austria unforgettable. www.austria.info/en/things-to-do/skiing-and-winter+ Austrian Christmas Traditions The Advent period in Austria is also known as “the most peaceful time of the year.“ It is a time of old customs: baking biscuits, putting up Christmas decorations, singing Christmas carols and many other much-loved traditions are shared by families in the weeks leading up to Christmas. www.austria.info/en/things-to-do/skiing-and-winter/christmas-traditions+ Christmas Markets in Austria From mid-November until the end of the year, Austria is the place to explore romantic Christmas markets. Glistening lights, seasonal treats and snow-covered roofs make for a magical experience in Austria's towns. www.austria.info/en/things-to-do/skiing-and-winter/christmas-markets+ Horse-Drawn Sleighs and Dogsledding A romantic ride through the countryside on a horse-drawn sleigh or a more action-packed dogsledding adventure – Austria offers a wide variety of ways to experience winter in tandem with animals. www.austria.info/en/things-to-do/skiing-and-winter/horse-drawn-sleighs-dogsledding |
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Post by Owen on Aug 23, 2022 7:34:04 GMT
2 ~~~ Austria's Most Charming Winter Hideaways ~~~ When it comes to winter resorts, bigger does not always mean better. Narrow valleys, in remote mountain regions, offer visitors pristine winter hideaways. www.austria.info/en/things-to-do/skiing-and-winter/charming-winter-hideaways+ Austrian TraditionsNew Year's Celebrations in Austria
Whether you start the New Year in style attending the New Year's Ball at the Imperial Palace, or celebrate it on the streets of any town in Austria – the choice is all yours.
Heading to Austria for New Year's Eve? Congrats, you have made the right choice! Austria is the place to be to ring in the new year and take in the festive activities all around the country. Fireworks, concerts, balls, parties, you name it, we have it all! And if you have always dreamt of waltzing on the streets with a glass of bubbly in your hand at Midnight, even better, your time has officially come!www.austria.info/en/things-to-do/skiing-and-winter/new-years-traditions |
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Post by Owen on Aug 23, 2022 7:40:24 GMT
3 ~~~ Austrian Christmas Traditions ~~~ The Advent period in Austria is also known as “the most peaceful time of the year.“ It is a time of old customs: baking biscuits, putting up Christmas decorations, singing Christmas carols and many other much-loved traditions are shared by families in the weeks leading up to Christmas. www.austria.info/en/things-to-do/skiing-and-winter/christmas-traditions |
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Post by Owen on Aug 23, 2022 8:07:07 GMT
4 ~~~ The 89-Year-Old Rock Climber Maria Kittl from Upper Austria scales steep rock faces multiple times a week. She’s 89 years old. Maria puts on her helmet and steps into her bright blue harness. With quick, experienced hands, she tightens the belt and hooks up her carabiners. Behind her towers the Zwerchwand rock face, a steep wall featuring multiple climbing routes suitable only for experienced climbers. Maria looks up and smiles broadly. “When I see a steep wall, my heart starts to sing”, she says. www.austria.info/en/active-outdoors/summer/maria-kittl-89-year-old-rock-climber |
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Post by Owen on Aug 23, 2022 8:11:03 GMT
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Post by Owen on Aug 23, 2022 8:58:24 GMT
6 ~~~ Winter Hiking: A Voyage of Self-Discovery ~~~ On a hike through Austria's winter landscape, you can hear the fresh snow crunching below your feet and enjoy the fresh air. The inns and huts along the trails are ideal for a leisurely break. The snow glistening in the winter sun swallows the noise and the roar - and creates silence. Trudging through the deep snow-covered landscape, through the Austrian national parks or idyllic winter villages, you will suddenly notice all the sounds more intensely in the winter silence: the crunch of your footsteps, your own breath, the gurgling of a frozen stream. The snow and the silence allow us to find ourselves again. www.austria.info/en/things-to-do/skiing-and-winter/winter-hiking |
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Post by Owen on Aug 23, 2022 9:06:39 GMT
7 ~~~ Nordkette ~ Jewel of the Alps ~~~ PANORAMIC MOUNTAIN The mountain at the heart of Innsbruck. The Nordkette is part of Austria’s largest nature park, the Karwendel Nature Park, and can be reached directly from Innsbruck city centre in just a few minutes! The breathtaking 360° view leaves a lasting impression, with the capital of the Alps on one side and Tyrol’s most extensive conservation area on the other. The Hungerburg funicular enables visitors to reach the Hungerburg in just 8 minutes. There are several stops along the way including the Alpine Zoo, which is a favorite among families. After reaching the Hungerburg station, a short walk across Hermann Buhl Square, named after the world-famous Austrian mountaineer, leads visitors to the cable car station. The Seegrube, at an altitude of 1,905 m (6,250 ft) invites visitors and locals alike to relax, unwind and take in nature at its very best. Lying at an impressive 2,334 m (7,401 ft), the Hafelekar offers the most spectacular viewing experience. Thanks to a direct connection from the city, everybody can enjoy this Tall or short, young or old, there is something for every hiker at the Nordkette. From short, flat circular hiking trails to longer tours from the Hungerburg into the Karwendel Nature Park, here you will find hikes and walks for every level of ability. The impressive experience at the highest viewing point, the 2,300m (7,401 ft) high Hafelekar, is within every man’s grasp thanks to a direct connection from the city. Visitors may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the normally shy wildlife, but the unique panorama of city and mountain is the real highlight. The restaurant Seegrube by DoN welcomes you with a wide selection of regional culinary delights. Equipped with Innsbruck’s highest sundeck offering a phenomenal view over the alpine city, the club CLOUD 9 is a most magical place. Winter sportspeople, sun worshippers and all other connoisseurs alike sip their drinks here side by side and watch the sun set behind the glorious mountain tops. Please click on the “Livecam” prompt and view all three ‘Live Web Cams’An experience to be enjoyed more than once! nordkette.com/en/ |
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Post by Owen on Aug 23, 2022 9:25:48 GMT
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Post by Owen on Aug 23, 2022 9:29:03 GMT
9 ~~~ Austria ~ Vienna ~ Danube Tower Your experience with a view
The viewing platform at a height of 150 meters offers a spectacular view over Vienna.
Far above the rooftops of Vienna, visitors escape the often hectic everyday life and can relax with pleasure while the city and its surroundings slowly pass by.
The Danube Tower is the only place in the federal capital where visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view.
In good visibility conditions, you have a distant view of 80 kilometers over the surrounding countryside to the Rax, Schneeberg, as well as to Bratislava.
A visit to the Danube Tower is also exciting for tourists in that, on the one hand, it offers orientation over the city and is thus ideally suited as a starting point for a stay in Vienna.
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