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the most compelling arguments as to why
austria should be at the top of your
bucket list
number 10. winter sports have you got
limited vacation time
is your summer holiday already spoken
for well one of the best things about
austria is that it has something to
offer
year round there really isn't a bad time
to visit
the austrian lakes sparkle in the summer
months while spring and fall are both a
great time to visit for those who prefer
sweater
weather after the landscape gets a heavy
covering of snow however
is when it's arguably at its most
picturesque and austrians
know how to make the most of the cold
winter months tobogganing isn't just for
kids in austria
the tijuan region boasts 450 miles of
runs
snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are
also great ways to appreciate the
austrian great outdoors
downhill skiing remains the main
attraction however skiers will love
hitting the slopes of salbach
zenanton and hintertooks number 9
ease of travel fact vienna boasts one of
the best public transit systems in the
world
its subway system in particular tends to
garner glowing reviews from visitors
who are blown away by its efficiency
reliability cleanliness
and relatively low cost add to that the
interconnected web of buses
trams and trains and you'll find it easy
to get from a to z
and everywhere in between and this
pleasant travel experience extends
beyond the cities
roughly one-eighth the size of the state
of texas austria is a relatively small
country that can be explored in one
extended trip visiting every corner of
this european country is made
all the easier by the extensive rail
system between the various connected bus
options
car rentals and cable cars even the most
remote villages can be experienced
without too much hassle
number eight it's a clean
well-maintained orderly country
every destination has its own rhythm
even neighboring cities within a given
country can feel
vastly different from one another while
some travelers
thrive when immersed into a hectic or
chaotic new environment
others can find such an experience
overwhelming or off-putting
if you feel more akin to the latter than
the former austria is for you
the nation and the capital city of
vienna in particular
prides itself on the efficiency of its
public services
whether you're exploring vienna kratz
salzburg or innsbruck
you're unlikely to see so much as a
scrap of litter on the ground
the country as a whole has been
applauded for being among europe's most
efficient countries in terms of
recycling
such factors don't typically play a big
role when choosing a destination
but they do improve the overall quality
of the experience
number 7 beer culture and beer halls
austria is often overshadowed by its
more high-profile neighbor germany
sharing a language and many cultural
similarities the nations have much in
common
including a love for the sudsy stuff
unfortunately
beer is yet another category in which
austria tends to be dwarfed by its more
prolific neighbor to the northwest
case in point vienna's oktoberfest
attracts 25
000 to 35 000 people compared to
munich's crowds of over 6
million but we'll let you in on a secret
the beer culture in austria is every bit
as impressive
both in terms of the quality of the
drafts and the country's brewing history
the country's greatest claim to fame is
the viennese lager but austria has by no
means missed out on the craft beer boom
to taste everything malty and hoppy that
this proud beer drinking place has to
offer
visit some of the country's most
celebrated beer halls
like augustina ploy austria's oldest
independent brewery
and biergarten schlossberg in graz
number 6
mountains sure we've talked about skiing
down austria's mountains but these
towering natural attractions warrant a
visit
any time of year the tyronian mountains
are a long-standing favorite with hikers
thanks to an abundance of trails to
choose from
for the serious trekker you could easily
commit a summer to conquering austria's
eagle walk
this route covers almost 250 miles of
rugged terrain through some of austria's
most
beautiful natural environments don't
worry its various sections can also be
sampled in the form of a day hike or
weekend trek
however you approach the eagle walk
you're sure to be awed by your
surroundings and the scenic vistas
innsbruck austria's fifth largest city
by population
is nestled in the foot of the alps and
the contrast between the ornate colorful
architecture
and the surrounding peaks is utterly
surreal
number five sweet treats austrian food
isn't exactly well represented
internationally
that being said give some of the local
favorites a try and you may find
yourself at
a loss as to why it doesn't enjoy more
representation abroad
savory sausages venus schnitzel fried to
golden brown perfection
te hola gusta potato goulash austrian
food is hearty
unpretentious and never fails to leave
you feeling satisfied
where this cuisine really shines however
is dessert
austrians are master bakers and have
given us some of the most
addictive sweets you've ever tasted like
germany they pride themselves on their
strudel but it's just one of the many
delectable treats on the national
dessert cart
buchtel for example is a sweet bun
served with curd
jams or sauces zahra torta however
is the starring attraction this
chocolate cake is so good that it once
kicked off a legal battle as to who made
it first
top fantasy hopfen salzburg
knuckle your sweet tooth is going to be
aching
number four the architectural marvels
all across
austria from major cities to small
villages one can't help but be
impressed by the style the hofburg and
schonbrunn palaces serve as a testament
to the country's decadent past
ambrose castle located in innsbruck
dates back to the 16th century and
fascinates inside and out given that it
houses a number of historical
collections
the austrian parliament spanish writing
school melk benedictine abbey
and the medieval bulk jojostawitz are
all must visits
paris is often held up as the gold
standard of beautiful cities
what makes the french capital so special
is that it's not just the landmarks that
stand out
everyday buildings feel as if they were
designed with care and an artistic eye
austria cities and towns seem to have
been built following a similar design
principle
you'll encounter a wide variety of
remarkable architecture as you explore
the country
the one constant it never fails to
inspire
number three villages even if you've
never contemplated taking a trip to
austria
chances are that you've heard of
halshthat a beautiful lakefront village
on the salzkamagut a unesco world
heritage
region halshtat is like something out of
a fairy tale
in fact it served as the inspiration for
the kingdom of arendelle in the disney
film frozen
we're big supporters of sustainable
tourism however and so we can't in good
conscience endorse a visit to halshtat
its popularity has actually forced the
local government to limit the number of
visitors for the town's protection
thankfully halshthat is just one of many
beautiful austrian villages worth
visiting
building in a gorge of the hoe tower and
mountains bad gastein is stunning
especially in winter
for those who love the waterfront views
of halstadt head to the medieval village
of sel-am see
or maria vert in southern austria
number two music for well over a century
vienna was considered amongst the most
important cultural capitals of europe
if not the entire world so influential
was it in terms of classical music in
fact
that it has its own musical period
viennese classical
during its heyday in the 19th century it
served as home base or
a regular stomping ground for such great
composers as schubert
strauss wagner and mozart who was born
in salzburg austria
today vienna does its musical legacy
proud by continuing to be arguably the
most
foremost mecca for all things relating
to classical music
the city's most high profile music
venues include music farren
which is home to the vienna philharmonic
orchestra the vienna state opera
and the tayata on davine the annual
summer night concert held at the end of
may is a great opportunity to hear some
of the country's
best musicians in a unique outdoor
setting
number one vienna we've touched upon
vienna's multifaceted appeal in a number
of our previous entries but austria's
capital city nonetheless earns the top
spot
yes it's a european capital of culture
boasting breathtaking architecture and a
long history of music
but it's also consistently ranked
amongst the most livable cities in the
world
boasting a quality of life that few
cities of its stature can compete with
while moving here might not be in the
cards the low crime rates
cleanliness green spaces welcoming
locals and enduring passion for arts and
culture
can all be easily appreciated in the
context of a short visit
the city rivals paris for overall beauty
the architectural extravagance of the
hobsborg monarchy combines with modern
fashion and design to make vienna a city
unlike any other in short it's
breathtaking
and a city that everyone owes it to
themselves to visit at least
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