Holidays in Austria

An introduction to Austria

Think of holidays to Austria and three things usually spring to mind - The Sound of Music, Mozart and skiing in the Alps. And they're undoubtedly what this country is most famous for, but there's more to it than that. Dig deeper and you'll find flamboyant palaces and booming coffeehouse culture waiting to be discovered. And then there's the scenery. As well as snow-dusted peaks, you've got rivers, vineyards and rollercoaster hills vying for your attention.

If you're considering city breaks to Austria, there are plenty of places to choose from. There's Vienna, where the Viennese waltz was born. There's the urban hipster, Linz, which has been awarded the coveted title of Europe's Capital of Culture. And there's the winter sport favourite, Innsbruck. But the big hitter among Austrian Cities is Salzburg. Visitors come from far and wide to see the city made famous by the Julie Andrews musical.

You don't have to be a detective to work out why adventure holidays to Austria are so popular. The mountains and hills here are tailor-made for adrenaline-junkies and their favourite sports. As such, canyoning, rafting, kayaking and climbing are all on the menu, as well as the mountain biking, gliding and hiking. But there's one clear winner… the ski slopes. Kitzbuhel and Alberg are among the most famous, but there are hundreds more.

Whether you want snowy slopes or chic cities, Austria is waiting to woo you.

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