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| Austria Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Schloss Schonbrunn, Vienna Schloss Schonbrunn, Vienna Barrie Pepper Located in central Europe, Austria is a landlocked country bordered by the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy and Switzerland. The country was a centre of power in Europe at the time when it was ruled by the mighty Habsburgs. Although today it is relegated to being a minor player in the European Union, Austria offers some of the most impressive destinations on the Continent. The capital Vienna was once the citadel of the Habsburgs who ruled the country for over 600 years. The city is an architectural gem and a centre of music from the medieval times. The Hofburg (Imperial Palace) and the adjoining Augustinian Church are two of the marvels of architecture. Other notable sights in Vienna include the Museum of Fine Arts, Belvedere Palace, and the Sigmund Freud Museum. The southern city of Graz with its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, the largest in central Europe, has a very relaxed and mediterranean flair. It is situated on the sunny side of the Alps and offers an exciting architectural mix between old - winding lanes and the remains of a castle that has never been taken - and new - Kunsthaus gallery with its blue bubble and an artificial island in the river - both created for Cultural Capital of Europe recently. With every sixth inhabitant being a student, it also offers a lively pub scene. The hilly wine growing region nearby is a great destination for an excursion. Salzburg, the city that gave Mozart to the world, is a picturesque abode surrounded by tall mountains. Your tour of Salzburg is incomplete without a visit to the 11th-century Hohensalzburg Castle, the Museum of Fine Arts, and St. Peter's Abbey. Four kilometres to the south of Salzburg is the interesting Hellbrunn Palace whose grounds contain trick fountains and water-powered figures. If destinations off-the-beaten-track fascinate you, Austria has plenty of them too. Wels and Steyr are small cities worth a visit. Rust, and Gurk are some good places to explore along with the Eisriesenwelt Caves, which, incidentally, are the largest accessible ice caves in the world. Another interesting place to visit is Bad_Ischl, the famous spa, where the Austrian Emperors spent their holidays. Austria is thronged by tourists round the year. Summer is the ideal time for sightseeing while in winter the slopes of the Alps offer ample opportunities for skiing. The Arlberg region with St. Anton or Salzburg with Radstadt has some of the best skiing resorts in Austria. Up in the Alps, the Gemuetlichkeit of the Austrians makes you enjoy a stay in the snow, skiing or hiking. __________History Edit This The Austro-Hungarian Empire played a decisive role in Central European history. It occupied strategic territory containing the southeastern routes to Western Europe and the north-south routes between Germany and Italy. Although present-day Austria is only a tiny remnant of the old empire it retains this unique position. Soon after the Republic of Austria was created at the end of World War I it faced the strains of catastrophic inflation and of redesigning a government meant to rule a great empire into one that would govern only 6 million citizens. In the early 1930s worldwide depression and unemployment added to these strains and shattered traditional Austrian society. Resultant economic and political conditions led in 1933 to a dictatorship under Engelbert Dollfuss. In February 1934 civil war broke out and the Socialist Party was outlawed. In July a coup d'etat by the National Socialists failed but Dollfuss was assassinated by Nazis. In March 1938 Austria was incorporated into the German Reich a development commonly known as the "Anschluss (annexation). At the Moscow conference in 1943 the Allies declared their intention to liberate Austria and reconstitute it as a free and independent state. In April 1945 both Eastern- and Western-front Allied forces liberated the country. Subsequently Austria was divided into zones of occupation similar to those in Germany. Under the 1945 Potsdam agreements the Soviets took control of German assets in their zone of occupation. These included 7% of Austria's manufacturing plants 95% of its oil resources and about 80% of its refinery capacity. The properties were returned to Austria under the Austrian State Treaty. This treaty signed in Vienna on May 15 1955 came into effect on July 27 and under its provisions all occupation forces were withdrawn by October 25 1955. Austria became free and independent for the first time since 1938. ___________Getting Around Edit This Modern highways & bridges in Austria Modern highways & bridges in Austria Joseph Hollick While ultramodern trains zoom between the key cities at very frequent times. Smaller centres are serviced by Bundesbus, which is the most common medium of locals and international tourists who have tight budget. Though domestic flights are offered by Tyrolean airways and Austrian Airlines mainly of interest for business travel, flying isn't the way most Austrians would consider travelling. Austria isn't a huge country and, in most cases taking a train or driving is almost as fast. ____________Getting There Edit This Austria is well-connected by all kinds of communications. Generally, most travelers make their base in Vienna, which is connected by air, road and train to most of the world’s top destinations. Later, travelers who are on a limited budget, use the road for traveling while other users fly by air, which is fast and provides easy access to other cities in Austria. There are five other international airports in Austria at Graz, Linz, Innsbruck, Salzburg and Klagenfurt. Austria has excellent rail connections to all major European destinations. They are probably the most comfortable and environmentally responsible way to travel overland. Buses are generally slower and less comfortable than trains, but they are cheaper and they go to all major European countries. _____________Economy Edit This Austria has been a member of the European Union since 1 January 1995. Austria has a well-developed market economy with a high standard of living. With exports of goods and services reaching over 40% of GDP Austria's economy is closely integrated with other EU member countries especially with Germany. Austria's entry into the EU has drawn an influx of foreign investors attracted by Austria's access to the single European market. Labor force: total: 3.646 million (1996) by occupation: services 66.1% industry and crafts 29.6% agriculture and forestry 1.3% (salaried employees 1996) note: an estimated 150 000 Austrians are employed abroad; foreign laborers in Austria number 298 000 (1996) Industries: food iron and steel machines textiles chemicals electrical paper and pulp tourism mining motor vehicles Agriculture—products: grains potatoes sugar beets wine fruit dairy products; cattle pigs poultry; sawn wood Exports: commodities: machinery and equipment iron and steel lumber textiles paper products chemicals Imports: commodities: petroleum foodstuffs machinery and equipment vehicles chemicals textiles and clothing pharmaceuticals. Currency: Euro Exchange rates: 1 US Dollar = 0.6816 Euro 1 US Dollar = 0.6816 Euro 0.77929 Euro (EUR) = 10.72326 Austrian Schilling (ATS) 1 Euro (EUR) = 1.467 US Dollar (USD) ____________Day Trips Edit This For a more adventurous day, make a trip out to Tyrol, Austria to do some white water rafting with Feel Free Rafting. This amazing rafting company teaches you all the basics for a true rafting experience through the Alps of Austria. The guides are very professional and experienced. Whether you have a large group, or a family of four, this is a must-do trip! _________People Edit This Population: 8 133 611 (July 1998 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 17% (male 709 890; female 673 696) 15-64 years: 68% (male 2 783 569; female 2 707 113) 65 years and over: 15% (male 471 924; female 787 419) (July 1998 est.) Population growth rate: 0.05% (1998 est.) Birth rate: 9.89 births/1 000 population (1998 est.) Death rate: 10.05 deaths/1 000 population (1998 est.) Net migration rate: 0.65 migrant(s)/1 000 population (1998 est.) Sex ratio: at birth: 1.05 male(s)/female under 15 years: 1.05 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.02 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.59 male(s)/female (1998 est.) Infant mortality rate: 5.16 deaths/1 000 live births (1998 est.) Life expectancy at birth: total population: 77.31 years male: 74.13 years female: 80.67 years (1998 est.) Total fertility rate: 1.37 children born/woman (1998 est.) Nationality: noun: Austrian(s) adjective: Austrian Ethnic groups: German 99.4% Croatian 0.3% Slovene 0.2% other 0.1% Religions: Roman Catholic 78% Protestant 5% other 17% Languages: German Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 99% (1974 est.) male: NA% female: NA% :::::::::::Bad Gastein Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The waterfall in Bad Gastein The waterfall in Bad Gastein Rene Hasekamp Bad Gastein in the Salzburgerland in Austria once was the place where Kings, Queens and the "Rich and Famous" went. It has always been famous of their healthy baths containing radon. Using these baths is supposed to help against many diseases, in particular rheumatic diseases. Furthermore its splendid waterfall in the centre of the small town is a sight on its own, and worth a detour! Bad Gastein lived its best days as a health resort in the 19th Century and the first half of the 20th Century. In the second half of the 20th Century the town more or less "slept in" and came into decay (although not literally). It disappeared from the list of major tourist destinations in Austria. The local community tried to win back the attention of the tourists by building a Conference Centre, a very ugly building that replaced the former "Kurhaus", and a large parking garage. Furthermore the place tried to attract winter sports tourists. One of the major old hotels was transformed into a Casino. Some other hotels closed, but still others changed owner and started to flourish again. All these measures together have put Bad Gastein more or less back on the map. It nowadays is a quiet place where you can enjoy a holiday in natural surroundings, but within easy reach of Salzburg and many smaller tourist places. Among the royal and famous guests that visited Bad Gastein are Queen Elisabeth of Austria ("Sissi"), Emperor Wilhelm of Germany and many others. The small town is located in the Gasteinertal (valley of Gastein) where also Bad Hofgastein and Dorfgastein are located. :::::::::::Baden Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Our Team Our Team Leichtfried The origin of Baden lies in the healing powers of the sulfur springs. The Romans experienced and enjoyed the waters, calling the place "Aquae". Until today, the town bases its image on the element of water in all its different aspects. Baden has held a special place in Austrian history since Emperor Francis I chose this idyllic town for his Imperial summer residence between 1814 (the year of the Vienna Congress) to 1834. Artists, intellectuals as well as the so-called "good society" followed him. The blending of art and money set a high standard and created a unique atmosphere, which the city continues to preserve. The Viennese Woods and the luscious vineyards merge into the Romantic lanes and squares of Baden forming a harmony with the Biedermeier houses creating a particular ambience that is both serene and radiant, filled with the joy of life. Only 26 kilometers from Vienna, the cultural capital of Austria, Baden offers a rich variety of baths and springs, parks and gardens, coffeehouses, idyllic wine places as well as leisure and sports facilities. :::::::::Bregenz Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo Bregenz is a town at the eastern end of Lake of Constance. _________Tours and Excursions Edit This If the weather is not bad, by cable-car to the top of the mountain to enjoy the wonderful view of the lake and the town. Snack bar and toilets. Contributors January 04, 2005 new by sir_malcolm (2 points) [Add New] SImon Kazarian Edit This Tourism, hotels reservation in Armenia, California, Nevada, Arizona, air ticket reservation and more... World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 3741552598 url: www.kingstour.am address: Yerevan email: info@kingstour.am ::::::::::Bregenzerwald Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Summer in Bregenzerwald Summer in Bregenzerwald Bregenzerwald Tourismus Cool and relaxing area in Austria. A lot of middle sizes ski- and snowboard areas in winter and beautiful hiking area in summer. Fair prices and gorgeous people ::::::::Gloggnitz Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see view of gloggnitz castle und "Südbahn" view of gloggnitz castle und "Südbahn" Johannes Hartl A small rural village located in a interesting area. Nearby are mountain peaks at around of 2000m. At an hour drive south of Vienna this is region is often visited for day trips and weekend trips. Some example of nice mountains are "Schneeberg" (Snowmountain) and "Rax". Also quite phenomenal is the rail-track "Semmering-bahn". This is officially UNESCO world-heritage. It is a rail track consisting of a series of bridges and tunnels linking Vienna with Trieste (Italy). It is a real landmark in engineering. Especially when you take into account that it was built in the middle of the 19th century. When you are bon-vivant you should visit this region in September. Then Most (young wine) and many other varieties of wine and juice are widely available at pubs, biergartens and heurigen. The mekka of it all is said to be found in Burgenland. This Bundesland (state) borders Hungary and offers one of the sunniest regions of all Austria. Burgenland is not to far away from Gloggnitz and with a completely different landscape you will easily forget you are in an Alpine country! ________Getting There Edit This By car drive to Vienna and then take the Sud-Autobahn, the motorway from Vienna heading south to Graz / Slovenia. By air-plane head either for Swechat-Vienna Airport or to Graz. Recently high-speed train-link service has been established between germany and Vienna which allows you to travel in reasonable time without the hassle of traffic-jams. Also night train links are available trhoughout Germany and neigbouring countries. ___________Day Trips Edit This A day's walking in one of the beatifull mountains is much worth the effort. You should head for Semmering, Rax, Schneeberg or Puchberg. Also in wintertime smaller scale up to date skiing facilities are available. If you want to discover a mountain by foot it will take you most of the day. Your achievements will be rewarding. A small tip of advice for those less experienced with mountain-hiking: locals will give advise to carefully observe the weather changes and take it seriously. Thank god they have invented mobile-phones (mobi in German)! :::::::::::Hallein Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Hallein is the second biggest town in the Salzburg province. One of the main reasons to visit is the Dürnberg salt mines. The town also has a museum of Celtic artifacts, and is the birthplace of Franz Xavier Gruber, the author of music for "Silent Night". The mines (Salzbergwerk Hallein) are easily visited on a day trip from Salzburg. On guided tours, visitors walk downhill from the ticket office to the mine entrance, then board an electric mine train that takes you deep into the caverns. From here, you go on foot through galleries, changing levels by sliding down polished wooden slides before exiting the mine on the train that brought you in. An underground museum traces the history of salt mining back to ancient times. Hallein is connected to Salzburg, 10 miles (16km) away, by both train and bus. The cable car up the Durrnberg is no longer present, but it is possible to take a bus to the entrance of the Salzbergwerk. Here is a link to the Salzbergwerk: http://www.salzwelten.at/cont/salzwelten/salzwelten_salzburg.aspx. Note under "Anreise", that you can purchase a package that includes train travel to Hallein, bus to the Salzbergwerk, the tour through the salt mine, and entry to the Celtic artifacts museum. ::::::::::Hallstatt Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Hallstatt in Autumn Hallstatt in Autumn MargF, NZ Hallstatt is a quaint town in the lake region, also known as the Salzkammergut, of Austria. It is about 20 miles east of Salzburg. Some describe it as one of the most picturesque towns in all of Europe, and it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The town is built around a lake and surrounded by steep mountains, making the buildings a bit cramped. One of the more bizarre attractions in Hallstatt is its Charnel House. Because Hallstatt only has one very small cemetery, the bones there are periodically exhumed and placed in the Charnel House. Also nearby are the Dachstein ice caves in the town of Obertraun. There are three main caves: Koppenbrüllerhöhle, Rieseneishöhle, and Mammuthöhle (Koppenbrüller Cave, Ice Cave, and Mammoth Cave). ::::::::::Hochpustertal Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo It is one of the most beautiful high valleys in East Tirol close to the South Tirolean Dolomites. The resorts of Sillian, Heinfels, Strassen, Abfaltersbach, Anras,Ausservillgraten, Kartitsch, Ober- and UnterTilliach are located at an elevation of between 950 m and 1,400 m. The region's holiday offer is as varied as its landscape. Tennis, paragliding, mountain biking, cycling, swimming, cross-border hikes, horse-drawn carriage rides, culture and tradition. Choose from various accommodation types: hotels, farmhouses, inns, camp sites, etc. ::::::::::Klagenfurt Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Klagenfurt is the capital of the Austrian region of Carinthia (Kärnten). According to the legend the city was founded after brave men had killed the "Lindwurm", a dragon living in the moors around Klagenfurt. In fact the town was founded about 800 years ago by duke Hermann, a descendant of the Rhine-Franco family Spanheim. Today it is a lively and attractive city with 90.000 inhabitants. Thanks to the work of Italian architects throughout the 16th and 17th centuries the city centre has an almost southern atmosphere. Over 50 romantic courtyards were built and most of them have been renovated with great effort and are open to the public. Neverthless the city is not a museum, but a living town. Courtyards and shopping arcades house cafes, shops and restaurants which make a stroll a pleasant way to pass your time. Klagenfurt is also well worth a visit because of its many parks and the lake "Wörthersee". Klagenfurt and Lake Wörthersee lie in the south of the Province of Carinthia, close to its borders with Slovenia and Italy. While high mountain ranges form the borders between the holiday paradise of Carinthia and its neighbouring countries, the countryside opens up to the north in a picturesque landscape of rolling hills in which numerous buildings of historical significance can be found. Only a few kilometers away from Klagenfurt, for example, there is Hochosterwitz Castle, which was first mentioned in a document dating back to 860. Magdalensberg is just a few minutes' drive from the folk museum. Here you will find Austria's most extensive archaeological excavations of a Celto-roman settlement. :::::::::Koessen Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see austria tyrol accomodation austria tyrol accomodation hartmut radetzky If you want to hike, mountainbike, go skiing or snowboarding, paragliding or any sports like golf, tennis and rafting probably Koessen is the right destination for you. ::::::::Kuehnsdorf Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see We currently have no information about Kuehnsdorf. If you do know any general information about Kuehnsdorf, please [Edit this article]. ::::::::Koessen Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see austria tyrol accomodation austria tyrol accomodation hartmut radetzky If you want to hike, mountainbike, go skiing or snowboarding, paragliding or any sports like golf, tennis and rafting probably Koessen is the right destination for you. ::::::::::Kufstein Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see view from the river inn side view from the river inn side unknown Kufstein is a scenic town located in northen Tyrol on the river Inn. It is just a few kilometers away from the German border on the Munich - Innsbruck - Brennero highway. The majestic fortress is the center of many activities, and the romantic ancient town center represents an enchanting counterpart. It is attractive, with galleries, museums, exquisit shops, and traditional stores, offering high fashion trends, hospitality, fun and is simply lots of flair. ::::::::::Leibnitz Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see view from the municipial view from the municipial You can see the wine hills of the Seggau castle from afar and you know: this is a wine-region. Leibnitz is the pivotal point of the Südsteirisch wineland: the city offers great outdoor cafes with both local and international dishes and of course many steirisch wines. Many events take place in town: of course wine celebrations but also sport, music and cultural events. Great shopping, good accommodation, the Sulmflussbad for swimming ard recreation and many places nearby where you can make excellent hikes make this a good place to stay a while. Highlights include a hike to the ruins of Flavia Solva or a walk on the "Weinlehrpfad" of the local winemakers school. :::::::: Linz Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Downtown street scene Downtown street scene Jim Szabo Linz is Austria's third-largest city after Vienna and Graz. It is located in the north of the country about halfway between Vienna and Salzburg. Linz is quite an elegant city with an interesting historic Old Town Quarter with many nice patrician houses and a large pedestrian zone. It's best to start exploring the city on the Main Square and then work your way to the Old Town Quarter. There is much to discover here, from original Roman foundations to vaults dating from medieval times. Linz is also great for shopping. In the narrow side streets you will many quaint little antique shops. In particular, check the stores in the Bischofstrasse. In the summer season (March through October) there is a lively fleamarket every saturday. It is held right in the center. To get a great view of the city, take a ride on the steepest adhesion railway in the world, to the Pöstlingberg. The train passes many small stations. :::::::::::St. Anton Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Kaltenberg - the dream for a ski tour - nearby Himmlhof **** Kaltenberg - the dream for a ski tour - nearby Himmlhof **** Sebastian Penz Non-stop on- and off- slope action and pretty village base. St Anton has, along with Wengen and Mürren, a strong British tradition. From the 1920s, successive generations learned to ski here, adopting the distinctive 'feet together' Arlberg style. Sir Arnold Lunn helped start the Kandahar race here in 1928, and the resort has remained popular with good British skiers ever since. It has also become one of the world's Meccas for ski bums. That's a reflection of the wonderful, tough off-slope runs available in the bowls below the Valluga - the best that Austria has to offer. In good snow conditions they are superb. Sadly, conditions are often less than perfect except just after a fresh snowfall, because of their south-facing aspect. But if you are lucky with the snow you'll have the time of your life. There's a lot to offer adventurous intermediates too, both locally and at Lech and Zürs, a short bus-ride away. There are lots of lively discos and bars, which keep going from 3 pm to am. The resort is an ideal choice for the hard-drinking, disco-loving, keen-for-action holidaymaker who can stand the pace of getting to bed late and being up for the first lift - it's not for those who like a quiet life and gentle, uncrowded slopes. St. Anton is a terrific destination for singles to meet people and ski during the winter and enjoy outdoor activities during the summer. Prices are high, but the food, accommodations, and nightlife make it worthwhile. St. Anton is also good for couples that want to get away together. The conditions are perfect for lovers, with the awe-inspiring mountain vistas and cozy little restaurants waiting after a hard day on the slopes. It makes it the perfect setting to spice up that old romance for seniors, as well. Groups of friends will find that St. Anton is a real bargain as far as package deals go. The activities offered here are fitting to almost any category of customer and in summer, you'll find plenty to do in the way of hiking and mountain climbing here, and the scenery is unbeatable. Families will find pretty good childcare here. There are also children's ski school programs available. There is a wide choice in family-oriented restaurants where families can sit down and enjoy a meal together. St. Anton offers great skiing, and is the perfect setting for group activities during any time of the year, as it offers about the same amount of sports activities and entertainment on the bill year around. There is always a lot to do and all kinds of special packages offered, so check with you local travel agent for all the details. :::::::::::St. Johann in Tirol Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see A river runs through St. Johann A river runs through St. Johann Marilyn Hollick St. Johann in Tirol, located in the Tirolian Alps, is an important tourist centre for ski-slopes and related facilities in winter. St. Johann also is the shopping centre of the district of Kitzbühel. ::::::::Villach Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see netoffice @i talienerstrasse 21 Italienerstrasse 21 9500 Villach netoffice@nic-edv.at http://www.nic-edv.at Öffnungszeiten: Mo- Fr 9:00-20:00 Sa-So 10:00 -20:00 Preise: 1.Stunde Surfen € 3,60 Ausstattung: 8 Arbeitsstationen mit CD-Brenner, Drucker, WLan, Headset, Kamera :::::::::Zeiselmauer Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Roman ruins Roman ruins lovoist Zeiselmauer is a small village 25km northwest of Vienna. It was part of the roman Limes, which was the border wall to the wild tribes in the north. In Zeiselmauer you can still find a lot of the Roman heritage, eg. the highest roman tower north of the alps ::::::::::Zell am See Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i Zell am See is kind of an unusual resort - not a rustic village like most of its small Austrian competitors, but a lakeside town with a charming old center that seems more geared to summer than winter visitors. It's a pleasant place, and - since a tunnel now takes through traffic to Schüttdorf - less plagued by traffic. The town makes an attractive base for holidaymakers who enjoy travelling around. Having a car makes it easy to visit numerous other resorts - including Saalbach -Hinterglemm, Bad Gastein -Bad Hofgastein, Wagrain, Schladming and Obertauern . Zell am See is one of the most significant Austrian ski resorts. Its three parts, the all year glacial resort Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun, the Maiskogel in Kaprun, and the Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See open an area of 130 kilometers (81 miles) of pistes and 54 lift systems. Although not combined via lifts, this distance is comfortably passable with the constantly running ski-buses, and the slopes also go all the way down into the villages, so each one can easily be reached via ski. The runs satisfy every skill level with a ratio of about 40-40-20 easy-intermediate-demanding. Kaprun Zell am See Hotels Shop Kaprun Zell am See Hotels. Find The Cheapest Hotels Online. CheapEurope. com/ Kaprun_Zell_Am_See Off-piste skiing in Zell is part of every skiing day and neither broad nor bumpy pistes should be missed. For the snowboarder, two half-pipes and two parks, of which one is an all year FIS-Boardercross course where the annual November World Cup is held, create a great environment for training and fun. The village of Zell, with its 9,727 inhabitants, is situated in the valley of Prinzgau in the Salzburgerland, right in the middle of the Hohe Tauern, a mountainous region with 30 mountaintops that reach the 3,000-meter (9,834-foot) limit (one of these mountains is the Großglockner, Austria’s highest). Zell is nested between the Schmittenhöhe and the waterfront of one of the cleanest European swimming lakes, Lake Zell. The town was founded by monks from Salzburg in 740 as Cella in Bisonzio. With its medieval center, it creates a calm, rustic, and adorned atmosphere - somewhat typically Austrian - that attracts guests to fill the 14,000 beds almost constantly. Kaprun is a smaller village that is mostly known for its year-round skiable glacier, its Roman castle from the 12th century (one of the largest ruins of the Prinzgau), and its two large water reservoirs. The two villages have a fascinating and fairly priced program of sportive, cultural, and just simply entertaining offerings throughout the year which include skiing, snowboarding, cross country (about 200 kilometers/125miles of trails), snow hiking, snowshoeing, tobogganing (on slides, truck tires, and boats), ice sailing, ice skating, hockey, sleigh rides, llama hikes, ballooning, paragliding, ice climbing, swimming in- and outdoors, horse back riding, concerts, fests, festivals, theater, musicals, exhibitions - and of course, the regular après-ski activities found in restaurants, bars, pubs, and nightclubs. Overall, the resort has an impressive off-piste program for any taste, but still is mainly centered on the sportive aspect-skiing. That means fun off-piste is guaranteed, but it is not as much of a partying and exclusively après-ski resort as spots like Sölden and Ischgl. Kaprun and Zell together create a large all-year resort with outstanding offerings in a cozy, Austrian atmosphere with international flair. All those who visit will be impressed with how relaxing and at the same time exciting a skiing resort can be. All Zell am See and Kaprun information is provided through a partnership with SkiEurope __________Things to do Edit This 03.9-10.9 [Add Activity] Horse Back Riding Edit This Reitclub Porsche is situated in Schüttdorf about 3,5 kilometers from Zell am See, in the southern part of the lake. There're about 40 ponies and half blood horses, which are suitable for beginners and advanced riders. Lessons are kept in an indoor hall and outside in the nature. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.sbg.at |
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| AUSTRIA Burgenland Burgenland - TravelPuppy.com Austria’s youngest Federal Province in the easternmost part of the country is also a popular tourist destination. The wooded hills in the south of the region form the foothills of the Austrian Alps. The northeast largely consists of expanses of the Central European Plain. The mild climate is especially well suited for the cultivation of wine. Eisenstadt The Esterhazy Palace, the Cathedral and the composer Haydn’s house and now a museum, as well as the Burgenländische Museum, the Berg and the Franciscan churches are also well worth a visit. A thoughtful atmosphere lies over the Jewish Cemetery and the area of the former Jewish Ghetto. Excursions The Neusiedler-Seewinkle National Park was Austria’s first World Conservation Union approved national park, situated in the area where the Austrian Alps meet the Euro-Asiatic (pannonishe) Plains. Neusiedl am See’s Local History Museum is attractive, and Mörbisch, on Neusiedl Lake, hosts an important annual operetta festival. Raiding is the birthplace of Franz Liszt. Passion plays are staged every five years in St Margarethen. Bad Tatzmannsdorf is one of Austria’s important spa centres. Storks return each year to nest in the chimneys at the wine-making centre of Rust. |
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| Itinerario 1 Da San Candido a Lienz: percorso ciclabile della Val Pusteria Testo di Flavia Daneo Punto di partenza e arrivo: San Candido Punto di arrivo: Lienz Lunghezza: 47 Km Durata: la gita dura 1 g., il percorso in bici 2h e 30 min. senza soste Mezzo di trasporto: bicicletta andata, treno ritorno Lungo il percorso... Lungo il percorso... La ciclabile ha inizio a San Candido (o a Lienz per chi voglia compiere il percorso inverso). Sono 47 km da percorrere in circa 3 ore senza grandi fatiche anche da famiglie con bambini o da coloro che non sono necessariamente ciclisti provetti. La pista ciclabile è in piano o in leggera discesa; interamente asfaltata si snoda sempre lontano da traffico e rumore. Ricordate di portare con voi la carta d'identità e una borraccia d'acqua anche se, lungo il percorso, si trovano varie fontanelle d'acqua e aree di sosta attrezzate per fare pic-nic; assenti purtroppo i servizi igienici. In caso di guasti alla bici c'è un punto di assistenza gratuito (pompa, cacciaviti e ferri vari). E' una bella gita da fare in giornata e che, attraversando il confine con l'Austria e seguendo il corso della Drava, consente di visitare il cuore del Tirolo austriaco tra prati, boschi e pittoreschi villaggi di montagna. Il ritorno avviene in treno: è possibile caricare la propria bici in un vagone apposito oppure, se noleggiata all'andata, si può lasciare all'arrivo (stazione di Lienz) dopo aver pagato un piccolo supplemento. Il noleggio di una city bike costa 14-19 euro ( a seconda del periodo), per i più piccoli si può noleggiare una bici con carellino o un cammellino (una specie di tandem più piccolo del normale). Il costo del biglietto del treno per il ritorno costa circa 7 euro + 3 euro circa di supplemento bicicletta se si vuole caricarla nell'apposito vagone. Le tappe sono: San Candido-Versciaco - Prato Drava (confine) - Weitlanbrunn - Sillian - Tassenbach - Abfaltersbach - Mittewald a.d. Drau - Thal - Lienz. A Lienz, capitale dell'Ost Tirol, si può visitare il castello medioevale dove visse Paola Gonzaga, andata sposa al conte Leonardo di Carinzia nel lontano 1471. Dagli spalti del castello lo sguardo spazia lungo l'intera vallata. Sempre a Lienz, se vi recate nel locale ufficio APT, potete richiedere gratuitamente l'attestato del percorso compiuto in bicicletta: un bel ricordo per i bimbi da far vedere agli amichetti al ritorno a casa! L'ultimo treno per tornare a San Candido parte da Lienz alle 18.12: avrete quindi tutto il tempo per riposarvi, mangiare un bel gelato o passeggiare nella zona pedonale della graziosa cittadina austriaca. |
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