Austria - a small country, however, the attractions
are many. Perhaps this best describes the country, located in the heart of
Europe. We advise you to visit this country to all those interested in
historical monuments, works of art, music, folklore, sports. The unique
beauty of the palaces and castles, monasteries and historical centers, the
richness and diversity of cultural life in Austria make this country a
real paradise for anyone who wants to touch the high culture and art.
Geography: Austria - a
middle-sized country (area - 83.8 thousand km2; 2 times higher in
Switzerland), is located in the heart of Europe. Its territory stretches
in a narrowing wedge from east to west. Nearest neighbors - the Czech
Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy,
Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany.
Austria - "land" the country, located far from the
seas. The largest of its rivers - the Danube, Moore, Drava, Salzach and
Inn. Approximately 70% of the country occupied Alps -
its eastern part. Eastern Alps wider and lower than the Swiss and more
accessible. There are more alpine meadows and forests. The highest point
Austria - double-headed summit Gro?glockner (the "big
bell ringer"), which reaches 3997 m.
There are many mountain lakes. In the west Austria
owns part of a large and deep Lake Constance and in the east - most of the
large shallow lakes Neyzidlerzee. Large contrasts of relief from the
lowlands to snow-capped mountains rise to the vertical zonation of
climate, soils and vegetation.
Natural attractions: the eastern Alps in Austria
are mostly latitudinal location. Their axial zone - the most high and
mighty, covered with glaciers and eternal snows group ranges, among which
is the High Tauern (Hohe Thauern) c the highest point of the country - the
top of Grossglockner. Here, there is one of the most famous Austrian
national parks, attracting a large number of tourists.
The largest glacier Austrian Alps - Pastertse (area
- 32 km2, length - 10 km). To the north and south of the axial zone ridges
are composed mainly of limestone and dolomite. The mountains here are huge
boulders with almost sheer slopes, there are various manifestations of
karst (caves with stalactites, stalagmites, ice influxes, underground
lakes and streams). Especially known cave Aysrizenvelt (world ice giants
") in Tennengebirge, south of Salzburg.
One of the peculiarities of the Austrian Alps -
their deep and wide dissection transverse valleys, making the deep part of
the relatively easily accessible. No less remarkable in the Eastern Alps
and the broad longitudinal valleys.
For tourism are also interested in intermontane basins, especially
Klagenfurt (Carinthia) and Graz (Steiermark) with less pronounced
boundaries. Very picturesque and mastered by tourists above the valley of
the Danube in Vienna (cruise ships).
We resorts Baden , ski trails and landscapes
Semmering , Zell am See,
Salzburg with the museum of Mozart and numerous church towers
variety of architectural styles. This country offers and much more - look
for her time! Austria is located in the heart of Europe, bordered by
Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy and Switzerland. To get
to the Austrian resorts may be from the international airports in Vienna,
Salzburg, Innsbruck, Munich, Zurich or train / bus / from Vienna, Prague
and Warsaw. Discover Austria and we are sure - the time spent in this
Alpine country, undoubtedly, will enhance your health and bring a lot of
unforgettable impressions!
Climate: Climate Austria quite
diverse. At the low-lying north-eastern and eastern outskirts of the
country it is moderately warm, and warm enough for ripening in the
foothills of the vineyards. Droughts are rare.
Up the valley of the Danube humidity rises, the vineyards are
disappearing, but there is still quite warm and sunny. On show in the
mountains increases the amount of precipitation (up to 2000 mm per year on
the western slopes of the highest mountains).
Vegetation is divided into zones: forest (deciduous forest, coniferous
above) and alpine meadows. Above are the eternal snows.
Fauna of the forest zone similar to the European average. Alpine
meadows and snow of different animal forms originality (alpine marmot,
mountain goats and sheep, mountain eagles, etc.)
The variety of landscapes and the relatively high average temperature
(average January temperature of -1-4 ° C, in July - 15-18 ° C) make the
trip to Austria attractive in any season.
In winter tourists are often attracted by the opportunity to engage in
skiing and in summer - mountain tourism.
Capital: Vienna.
Population: the country's population of about 7,8
million people. Official language - German, in everyday life more than 9
adverbs. In the field of tourist services is English.
Time: - 1 hour Kiev time
Money: Euro.
Kitchen: the only kitchen in the world, which is
named after the city - Viennese cuisine. During its thousand-year
existence, Austria situated on the territories inhabited by different
peoples, and this is certainly reflected in its cuisine. Thus, in the
famous Viennese schnitzel (large thin piece of grilled veal or pork)
traced the relationship with the Milanese cutlets. And dumplings - bread
balls stuffed with minced meat, smoked ham or bacon, reminiscent of the
proximity of Austria to the Czech Republic.
The peculiarity of Austrian cuisine, perhaps, especially in the absence
of spicy dishes, in an extremely moderate use of spices. Secondly, it is
rich in flour, baking. Thirdly, there are many sweet dishes - desserts,
cakes, puddings (and therefore it can not come at such a sweet taste, as
the author of these lines). Often combined with the sweet flour (such as
pancakes with fruit filling), but this does not necessarily. In many
desserts do not add a grain of the test: it is such, for example, sweet
souffle, consisting only of beaten egg whites. Culinary feature mountain
Austria - a very broad use of dairy products.
Visiting restaurants in Austria , do not forget to
taste the famous goulash artichoke (Erdepfelgulyash ") and scar
(Kutelgrestl"). The national dishes are also dishes from the heart and
lungs of pets ( "Boyshel") and cakes with different fillings (Buhteln ").
Elegant cafes - an essential feature of the life style of the Austrians
and the seductive lure for tourists. The local cafe spectacularly managed
to connect to a home comfort and refined elegance, democracy and
respectability.
Austrian coffee house is the heritage of the East and the recollection
of the time of the Turkish neighborhood. In 1684 the crown on behalf of
Kolhitsky, who took part in the defense of Vienna during the Turkish
siege, opened a small cafe. After the Turkish wars of coffee has become
fashionable to drink. Sam Johann Sebastian Bach wrote the "Coffee
Cantata", where with a good sense of humor reflected this new hobby. Since
then, it took many years, but now a cafe in Vienna - a place for meetings,
visits, holidays. In every coffee shop know about 30 different ways of
making coffee. In Austria, two types of coffee: "Grosser" or "Kleiner
Brauner" - big or small cup of coffee with milk and Schwarzer - a cup of
black coffee without milk. And you can order a "Melange" - coffee with
lots of milk and a little whipped cream.
In the coffee shop you always offer a huge selection of confectionery
products, of which is necessarily poprobovatznamenity chocolate cake
"Sacher". Prepared for the first time in the early twentieth century for
Prince Metternich, he became a favorite treat Viennese.
Culture: Austria , the former at
the beginning of this century the main part of one of the most powerful
world empires - the Austro-Hungarian, has preserved in its territory a
large number of monuments of a variety of ages, starting with Roman times.
Over 2000 years ago through a snowy mountain pass Gro?glockner passed
so-called "Roman road".
Among the masterpieces of Gothic architecture - Vienna cathedral of St.
Stephen. In the style of classical baroque built many palaces and temples
in Vienna, Salzburg, Graz and other cities.
The special flavor of the building create a post-modern style, which is
particularly rich in the central part of Vienna . Among
the most famous buildings of modern architecture - the building of the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna .
Diverse and very rich cultural life of the country. All major cities
have their own theaters, but is particularly well known in the world, the
Vienna Opera. Throughout the year in various cities in Austria (especially
in Vienna and Salzburg) are music festivals.
The most famous museums of the country - city (Vienna), many museums
associated with the life and work of great men.
With regard to the culture of life, Austria - the country the ideal of
purity. In rural areas (especially in the mountains) catches the eye
extraordinary tidiness of houses, they seemed to have just painted. In the
summer of all rural houses are decorated with flowers outside in boxes and
pots.
Holidays:
New Year (January 1),
Epiphany (January 6)
Easter Monday, Labor Day (May 1),
Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, Assumption (15 August)
National holiday of the Republic of Austria (October 26)
All Saints Day (November 1),
Conception of the Virgin Mary (December 8),
Christmas (December 25)
St. Stephen's Day (26 December)
Tourist info: on each resort operate pharmacies /
night - the service pharmacy. Post office and shops are open from 08.00 to
12.00 and from 14.00 to 18.00 and on Saturdays only until 12.00. The major
resorts of the shops open every day without interruption.
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