Austria Travel Guide - Travel to Austria
Travel to Austria - Why visit Austria? Austria, officially the Republic of Austria, is full of rich cultural offerings and traditions. And this is the country of Mozart and Johann Strauss, music festivals in Alpine settings, and the original setting of The Sound of Music. Many visitors from around the world come to experience Austria’s musical heritage. Austria also offers travelers fairy-tale castles and skiing, spectacular scenery and Sacher torte. The grandeur of Vienna’s imperial buildings matches Austria’s huge romantic streak and its passion for rituals. Nearly everyone will find something satisfying about Austria.
When to visit Austria? Summer sightseeing and winter sports make Austria a year-round travel destination. Winter sports are in full swing from mid-December to late March with the high season over Christmas, New Year and February. The summer high season is in July and August, when crowds will be bigger and prices higher.
International Flights to Austria
Vienna International Airport(VIE) is Austria’s main air transport hub, but there are international airports at Linz, Graz, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Klagenfurt which provide domestic flights as well as connections to some European countries.
Lodging in Austria
Lodging in Austria ranges from deluxe, world-class properties to bed-and-breakfasts, hostels, castles, mountain resorts and campgrounds. Lodging prices vary depending on the property and location.
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