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> Zell am Zee - a resort on the shores of Lake Tsellerskogo, known as "The European sporting region." It is surrounded by mountains, the lake gives a unique charm to this corner of the mountain of Austria. Since the mid-19 th century here gathers prefer active rest audiences from all over the continent. Stunning natural conditions make it possible to cultivate here for more than forty kinds of sports and recreation. A route on the glacier Kittsshtaynhorn () enable skiing throughout the year. Back to Top of glaciers in the region of Kaprun possible on a mountain train, which is considered "proprietary" attraction of the resort. Trails in Zell am Zee are among the most prestigious in the Eastern Alps. A maximum drop height reaches, which is a very good indicator for the best ski stadiums in the world. Zell am Ze represents the widest range of options for recreation: sledding and ice skating, horseback riding, tennis and squash, skiing on snow rafting (inflatable boat), bowling, parasailing and paragliding. Airport Zell am Zee is suitable for small planes and gliders, from here you can take an unforgettable flight over the Alps. ski season December - April City a / p Salzburg - until a / p Munich -. Altitude resort: 750 -. upper lift station -. Ski slopes: the total length. are simple - 48% average - 37%; complex - 13% vertical drop of skiing: 740 -. length trass for flat skis -. Number of lifts - 55 Number of snow cannons - 14

rol

of arms of Tyrol is located in the west of Austria and borders with Germany and Italy. Tyrol consists of 5 provinces: Innsbruck, Ausserfern (Valley Lehtal and Tannheym), Oberland (St Anton, Solden), Unterland (Ziller, Kitzbuhel) and East Tyrol (Dolomites). Tyrol, which is often called the heart of the Alps , famous for its spectacular beauty of nature. Only 13% of its territory are inhabited, the rest - the realm of the mountains. There are more than 600 mountain peaks, the height of which exceeds 3000 m. 5 mountain glaciers can ski all year. In Innsbruck , the main city of the Tyrol, twice - in 1964 and 1976 - carried the Olympic Winter Games. In the 119 ski areas laid 3,5 thousand km of well-prepared trails and 1,187 different lifts, which are within an hour can raise to the mountains more than 1 million people. Select slopes is huge, and you do not have to go the same route twice. Trails are well protected from avalanches. Lighted ski trails await those who, even at night he could not part with skis. For snowboarders created fan parks, ramps, half-pipes. Sophisticated resorts, romantic valleys Paznaun and Ziller , parks and Gro?glockner Grovsenediger - all this elusive Tyrol. Tyrol - a cozy and traditional way of life, hospitality and joie de vivre of the Austrians and, of course, sports! Kitzbuehel In the heart of the Tyrolean Alps at an altitude of 792 meters is conveniently located a small ancient town of Kitzbuehel. The cobbled streets, houses, decorated with multicolored lights illumination, mountain restaurants and huts give the resort a special charm. For skiers Kitzbuhel - this is especially picturesque mountains, hills impeccably furnished, first class service, comfort and a lot of entertainment. Sports fame, beauty and elegance of the resort attract the rich and famous guests. 6 km from Kitzbuhel at a height of 837 m located village Kirchberg. The beauty of nature, different routes, hotels of different levels - from saving enough for the price to first-class - made him a favorite holiday destination skiers. Ski season lasts from December to April. Mayrhofen The famous Tyrolean Zillertal valley has absorbed all the charm of the Austrian Alps. Here and ice slopes, and flat meadows, and steep mountain roads with breathtaking! Ziller has long earned a worldwide reputation as unsurpassed in its capabilities alpine sports and spa center. More than 150 years it is actively developing the tourist industry: building new upscale hotels, swimming pools, restaurants and discos. Visiting card of the valley has become famous narrow-gauge railway - the old steam train twice a day making the rounds dolinu.Mayrhofen - one of the most popular ski resorts in Austria. Located 60 km from Innsbruck in the Zillertal valley at an altitude of 630 m at the foot of the famous Glacier Hintertuks (3250 m) - one of the most scenic peaks Alp.Zavorazhivayuschie mountain landscapes, hills covered with pine trees, well-groomed slopes, glacial expanses of great pleasure as an athlete, so and lovers of alpine nature. Mayrhofen is also famous ineffable atmosphere of the festival, without which ski vacation would not have had so many fans. Ski season lasts from November to March. Innsbruck - Igls Innsbruck - one of the most famous ski resorts in the world. Located at an altitude of 575 m. This is a major transport hub on the way to Italy, Switzerland, Germany. The capital and heart of Tyrol - Innsbruck - has a rich 800-year history. An unusual and exciting architectural Alpine Symphony: Maria Terezian-Strasse and the column of St. Anne, the Arc de Triomphe and the Hofburg Palace, City Tower and the Golden Roof, "which has become hallmark of the city - world-famous sights of Innsbruck, combining historical relics, magnificent alpine slopes and modern buildings. In Innsbruck impossible to get lost: mountains Nordkette, Hafelekar and Pacherkofel illuminated at night and serve as an excellent guide. Innsbruck twice hosted the Winter Olympics (1964, 1976gg.). It has excellent infrastructure: bob in Igls, the Olympic stadium, jumping, the Olympic trails at Pacherkofele. The small village of Igls is picturesquely situated on a sunny plateau about 7 km from Innsbruck at an altitude of 900 m. It successfully combines the possibility of the measured rural life with urban rhythm of Innsbruck. Ski season lasts from December to April. Seefeld Seefeld is located 20 kilometers from Innsbruck, on a sunny plateau at an altitude of 1200 m surrounded by picturesque mountains and Karlvendel Vettershtayn. One of the most famous sports centers Tyrol. Charismatic figure of this town dates back to the days when this was going to the winter holidays European artistic bohemia. In Solden created excellent conditions for doing all kinds of winter sports. This is a typical alpine village with all its charms of rural life, which can compete with the best international ski resorts. One of the attractive sights Seefeld is a church of St Oswald. The adjacent village Leytachtal not as elegant as Seefeld with its Olympic tradition, but the old-fashioned handsome. There is no high-rise hotels, and tourists tend to live in converted homesteads, apartments, cottages. Ski season lasts from December to April. Neustift (Stubaital Valley) Stubaital Valley is part of the Innsbruck ski region. Known primarily as the realm of snow and is famous for his "razor ridge tops" (71 peak of 3000 m in height). Stubai Glacier - a guarantee of snow cover in any weather. Village Fulpmes is situated 20 kilometers from Innsbruck at an altitude of 937 m. This is one of the sunniest places in the Stubaital valley. It has good transport connections to Innsbruck. Neustift - a small town in the Stubaital valley at an altitude of 1000 m. There are hotels of all categories - from the well-equipped peasant farms and houses to luxurious 5-star hotels. Enjoys families who prefer an active vacation. Located 20 km from Innsbruck. Prior Stubai Glacier - 15 km. Ski season lasts from December to April. Ischgl (Valley Paznaun) Paznaun Valley is located 100 km from Innsbruck. The most famous ski resorts in the region - Ischgl, Kappl, See, Galtyurn. Resorts attract fans and masters skiing excellent skiing conditions, soft snow, widely ramified network of lifts and give vacationers an excellent sunny weather. This universal spa for all levels of ski training, a paradise for snowboarders, for a family vacation, for fans of the noisy and lively resort life. The small village of Ischgl is located in a narrow valley at an altitude of 1400 meters is one of the leading places among other prestigious ski resorts in Austria. As a resort Ischgl began to develop in the 60 years of the twentieth century. Its popularity helps, on the one hand, the proximity to the "ski arena," Silvretta, on the other - to the free trade zone Samnaun in Switzerland. Salt of the resort - the descent across the border from Austria to Switzerland (no visa). Galtyurn - a small quiet village, also located in the Paznaun valley at an altitude of 1600 m, is the ideal place for family holidays. Ski season lasts from November until the end of May. Lech (Arlberg Region) Lech - one of the most prestigious Austrian ski resorts. Located at an altitude of 1450 m. Even the most demanding guests satisfied with the quality of service and variety of services offered. You will be pleasantly surprised by concern for the environment and the general appearance of the resort. In Leh you will not see any fuming pipe. All hotels and homes are heated with a total boiler, which uses as a fuel timber, a tube held to the hotels under the ground. All Electric communications are also under the ground. Festively decorated embankment of the river Lech, which flows through the resort, the Gothic tower of the old church, buildings, built in the Tyrolean-style chalets, perfectly fit into the panorama of majestic mountains. Leh is renowned for not only comfortable hotels and first class service, and a special tradition of the resort. The peculiar color of give the rest atmosphere of live music and candlelit dinners, an appetizer on a lift, a trip to a restaurant in harness horses. Lech - a favorite place of many celebrities, members of royal families, world pop-stars and sports. If you prefer silence, solitude and grandeur of mountain scenery, you should settle in Oberlehe, which is located at an altitude of 1730m on a sunny plateau Shloskopf. Here you can enjoy this rural idyll. But at the same time in the village all provided for the convenience of tourists: shops, banks, restaurants, ski facilities, ski school and ski kindergarten. Zurs is located at an altitude of 1720m. Distance to Innsbruck - 115 km, to Munich - 227 km. Ski season lasts from December to April. Solden (Valley Oettstal) Oettstal Valley - the largest in the Eastern Alps and, perhaps, the most beautiful. Oettstal-arena surrounded by 90 trehtysyachnikov, including Vildshpitse - the main peak of Tyrol. Already in November, here snow falls, and snow cannons during the season, hardly used. The valley is known for its most high-mountain resorts in Austria, Solden (1377 m), Fenton (1900 m), Obergurl (1930 m), Hohzelden (2050 m), Mail Register (2150 m) and holds the record for attendance. As its popularity, the region is second only to Vienna. In Oettstale - a fantastic variety of landscapes: flat lands are replaced by large valleys with mountain rivers, gorges give way to ice-covered peaks of glaciers. Solden - the main town Oettstalya and the largest resort valley. Old mountain village has long been a world famous center of mountaineering and skiing. Solden - a lively town. Hohzelden consists only of the hotel, where the road ends right at the threshold. Nearby there is a quiet and tranquil village Tsvizelshtayn (4 km). Many skiers prefer to live here, but in a noisy Solden ride fun.

rinthia

Carinthia Austrian Riviera area - 9,5 thousand square meters. km, population - 550 thousand people Capital - Klagenfurt (100 thousand inhabitants) Carinthia - Austria's southernmost province, bordering Italy and Slovenia. Its territory stretches for 110 km from north to south and 140 km from west to east. This is the highest mountain peak in Austria - Gro?glockner (3797 m), countless hills, valleys, picturesque lakes in 1270 (200 of them with drinking water), which were scattered along the banks of the small resort towns with world-class hotels, perfectly equipped beaches, as well as necessary for full relaxation of bars, restaurants and casinos. no accident that the language of the ancient Celtic word «Carinthia» meant «a place with friends». Here everyone will find a corner of the soul: the merry Velden, with its festivals and fireworks, to the quiet, cozy dacha on Krumpendorfa. favorable geographical position and unique climatic conditions have given impetus to the development of tourism infrastructure: hotels from cheap hotels to comfortable five star hotels, holiday in the mountains as winter skiing and summer on the lakes; active holidays with walks in the mountains, relaxation and recuperation of thermal sources. Water - a national asset of Carinthia. The total length of all rivers with cool, crystal clear mountain water is 8 thousand km. Lakes of Carinthia warmest in Austria. Summer they are heated to 25-28 0 C. In an excellent quality of water of the lake Carinthia were awarded the European Prize for the Environment "Tourism for Tomorrow Award". In large lakes, such as Werther Zee, Ossiacher Zee, Zee and Milshtater Weisse See in Carinthia is also popular, and many small lakes - Afrittser See, Faaker See, See Feld, Koychaher Zee, Klopeiner Zee, Pressegger Zee Zee and Lang. < / p> In Carinthia there are 2 national parks - Hohe Tauern and Nokberge, 75 landscapes and 35 natural protected areas. All walking routes are well thought out and linked together, forming a single network. Environmental protection is awarded international prizes. In 1996, the title "The European landscape of the region received Lezahtal, a special prize marked the lake Weisse Zee. In the past, Carinthia was the seat of the Celtic kings, Western Roman province, the Duchy of Germanic, the domain of the Hapsburgs. It maintained the architectural monuments and cultural heritage: churches, monasteries, castles and fortresses XII-XVII centuries. Carinthian capital Klagenfurt has about 100 thousand inhabitants. He is often called the "Werther Zee Rose. Here is Europe's largest lake beach. 5 km from the city center is an international airport. Sports Carinthia - land of boundless opportunity sport. Hohe Tauern National Parks and Nokberge - real pearls Carinthian nature. The first is ideal for those who prefer extreme travel and mountain climbing, and the second - will be appreciated by fans of long and leisurely walks. In Carinthia created ideal conditions for sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, scuba diving. Especially popular cycling. tennis fans are waiting for more than 1 thousand tennis courts and 20 rooms. To services masters golf - 9 sites. It created Europe's largest network of routes for horse riding fans (over 600 km), but fans of the thrill will not leave indifferent paragliding, skydiving, rafting, skating. Traditionally, triathlon is held in Carinthia "iron man" - the world championship in beach volleyball. Leisure Nightlife Carinthia extremely diverse. When the last rays of the sun disappear over the mountains, will open its doors to casinos Velden, guests are welcome cocktails in Perchahe, hot disco rhythms of the set or romantic hours in a small bay. widespread fame Carinthia various cultural events such as the Festival "Carinthian Summer", a carnival in Villach, the days of classical music, holiday balloons. Klagenfurt city theater can compete with leading European scenes. Family holidays Carinthia - one of the best places to vacation with children. It is in Carinthia 12 years ago the idea of establishing tourist centers, aimed at children, and the first children's hotel in Europe was opened in Lieser-Maltale. Very peculiar 50 children Carinthian peasant households, aimed specifically at the needs of young guests Carinthia.

mmering

Located an hour's drive from Vienna mountain resort of Semmering known since the middle of XIX century. Guests of the resort at different times were Stefan Zweig, Karl Kraus and Peter Altenberg. Today Semmering remains one of the most prestigious resorts in the Austrian Alps. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Luxury hotels, restaurants and bars, magnificent field for the game of golf attract tourists throughout the year. Here you can nicely rest, and you can engage in various sports. In coming amateurs Semmering Mountain bike, rock climbing and, of course, alpine skiing: Semmering region is well known as a venue for the competitions at the World Cup.

lzburg

Salzburg Land , having incorporated all the charm of the Austrian Alps, has long earned a worldwide reputation as unsurpassed in its capabilities sports resort. Located in the heart of Austria. It is ideal for those wishing to enjoy all the delights of the alpine winter, creates a unique feeling of harmony with nature. It has everything: the glacial peaks, lowland meadows and steep slopes with breathtaking snow. Clusters of Salzburg is divided into 5 regions , each of which has its own individual travel opportunities. Here is the famous "European sports region" , including Zell am Ze e and Kaprun . To the south are the rich traditions of thermal and mountain resorts Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastayn . Saalbach-Hinterglemm - a region championship and World Cup of Alpine skiing. Trails Glacier Kittsshtaynhorn (3029m) enable skiing throughout the year. All resorts are equipped with the latest ski lifts, have a developed infrastructure, excellent hotels and many ski schools. Village flavor combined with a sports atmosphere made the earth Salzburg favorite holiday destination and athletes, and amateur ski vacation. Bad Gastein Bad Gastein is located in the enchanting beauty of its alpine valley Gastaynertal at an altitude of 1,002 m. The Amazing winter landscapes, clean air, snow caps the mountain peaks and numerous hot springs predetermined the rapid development of the resort and have earned him fame as one of the most popular places holiday in Austria. Bad Gastein - fashionable resort . Guests are offered thermal baths and swimming pools, including therapeutic adit in Beckstein. Thermal complex in the center of the village is connected by underground passages with many hotels. The resort provides its thermal water the whole valley. Bad Gastein is often called the alpine "Monte Carlo". "Flowing into the gorge" architectural ensembles of the late XIX century. harmoniously with the latest high-rise buildings and will fit into the landscape of high mountains with gastaynskogo sparkling waterfall. Ski season lasts from early November to late April. Bad Hofgastayn Bad Hofgastayn - is built in traditional style home, elegant and quiet hotel, beautiful avenues, picturesque mountains. The resort is located in the center of the valley Gastaynertal at an altitude of 858 m. The city is famous for its alpine chalet park in the center of which is the famous thermal baths, Thermal Temple. Gastein Valley Resorts enjoyed success with the Austrian nobility at the turn of XIX-XXvv. Since then, the mountain villages of the building of several storeys, not typical for the alpine resorts, and beautiful villas, such as the famous villa in Bad Hofgastayne built by Archduke Ferdinand. resort is ideal for guests who prefer a quiet holiday, a measured pace, the quiet, mountain scenery, hot springs and good service. Ski season lasts from early November to late April. Zell am See Resort of Zell am See is located in the northern part of the Austrian Alps in the field Pinzgau at a height of 757 meters, 95 km from Salzburg. It is hard to imagine a more beautiful place, where an amazing combination of majestic mountains and covered with haze Tsellerskoe lake. Beautiful snowy slopes down to the town, representing a dense, well-preserved with the XIX century. building with charming narrow streets. As its popularity resort has no equal. Zell am See is focused primarily on the guests who prefer active rest. Among the local sights - the Cathedral of St. Hippolytus, Evangelical Church, the fortress Prilau, art gallery in the city hall and museum of the history of the city. There an old narrow-gauge railway to the largest in Europe Krimmlskim waterfalls. For convenience of tourists center of the resort is declared a pedestrian zone and many kilometers tunnel in the mountain Shmittenhoe brought vehicular traffic beyond Zell am See. Ski season lasts from December to April. On the glacier Kittsshtaynhorn (3029m) season lasts all year round. Kaprun Kaprun - a beautiful town which has retained the Austrian village flavor - is located in a picturesque location at a height of 786 m, 7 km south of Zell am See at the foot of the main ridge Tauern. Compact Kaprun makes unimportant the location of your hotel: You are always in the center. 6 km are lower lift station, leading to the glacier Kittsshtaynhorn (3029 m). Through the thick of the mountains here paved 3-mile tunnel. Back to Top of glaciers in the region of Kaprun possible on a mountain train, which is considered proprietary attraction of the resort. Kaprun owes its transformation into a famous tourist center construction Tauernskoy power. Water two beautiful artificial lakes - Vasserfalboden and Moozerboden - retained dams of height up to 120 m. Ski season lasts from late November to mid-April, on a glacier Kittsshtaynhorn - all year round. There are many things for what going to the Alps: an excellent opportunity for a soft comfortable riding and exercise equipment, a guarantee of snow, this alpine environment. This is an ideal place for fans of mountain skiing, and for lovers of winter sports. Horseback on the glacier and walking tours, medieval castle and a beautiful kaprunsky sports center will help you a wonderful time. In Kaprun there is everything for a memorable holiday! Saalbach - Hinterglemm Saalbach-Hinterglemm - the most popular ski resorts in Salzburg. They constitute a single region skating. Saalbach is situated at an altitude of 1003 meters, Hinterglemm - at an altitude of 1050 m. This is the traditional Austrian villages with a variety of difficulty pistes, lively both day and night. Saalbach in the high season resembles a crowded city, and Hinterglemm - a cozy little village, a small resort town with traditional alpine charm. Saalbach-Hinterglemm - universal resorts for all levels of skiers to ski safari enthusiasts. Here is an excellent opportunity for recreation with children, and for fans of the turbulent life of the spa. Picturesque mountain slopes, the amphitheater surrounding the city, charms, and in the name of the region - ski circus - reflects the dizzying possibilities superaktivnogo rest. Saalbach-Hinterglemm - venue for the World Championships in Alpine skiing. Ski season lasts from December to April.

enna

Vienna-a city of luxurious palaces and majestic squares, picturesque streets and numerous parks. Vienna - an ancient city with a great name, wakening dreams. Capital on the Danube is a mixture of ancient and modern, high art and kitsch. It is a city of artists and art lovers. Legendary Vienna - one of the most beautiful capitals, where there is always a romantic atmosphere prevails, which give rise to a rich history of the town, the charm of Mozart and Strauss, the splendor of ancient palaces and cathedrals, Vienna Woods and the Danube. former residence of the Habsburg emperors of the family can not complain about the lack of monuments of art and history. Building Karlskirche is the largest church in the baroque style in Vienna. Town hall, built in the period from 1872 to 1883, is novogotichesky style. You will see the palaces in the Baroque and the impressive building of Kaiser's time, will pass the picturesque medieval streets. They belong to the "old" Vienna as well as the gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the House of treasures Hoffburg, the Spanish Riding School, the world-famous Schonbrunn Palace.

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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.

Austria information

Located in central Europe, Austria is landlocked borders with the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy and Switzerland. There was one center of power in Europe, at a time when it was under the domination of powerful Hapsburgs. Although today it is being given to a minor player in the European Union, Austria offers some of the most spectacular destination in the continent.

In the capital Vienna, was the citadel of the Habsburgs, who ruled the country for over 600 years. The city is an architectural gem, a center of music from the Middle Ages. The Hofburg (Imperial Palace), as well as the adjoining Augustinian Church are two of the wonders of architecture. Other interesting sights in Vienna include the Museum of Fine Arts, Belvedere Palace and the Museum of Sigmund Freud.

In the southern city of Graz with its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, the largest in Central Europe, has a very relaxed and Mediterranean flair.

Semmering (Austria)

Located an hour's drive from Vienna, Semmering mountain resort is known since the middle of the XIX century. Guests of the resort at different times were Stefan Zweig, Karl Kraus and Peter Altenberg.

Today Semmering is still one of the most prestigious resorts in the Austrian Alps. Here is all you need for comfortable relaxation. Luxury hotels, restaurants and bars, magnificent golf courses attract tourists throughout the year. It can be nice to relax, but you can engage in various sports. Fans come in Semmering Mountain bike, climbing and, of course, mountain skiing: Semmering area is well known as a venue for the competitions at the World Cup.

Salzburg (Austria)

Land Salzburg, absorbed all the charm of the Austrian Alps, has long won worldwide renown as the unparalleled opportunities for their sport and spa center.
Located in the heart of Austria. It is an ideal place for those who wish to enjoy the charm of the alpine winter, which creates a unique feeling of harmony with nature. Here is everything: the glacial peaks, meadows, plains and steep slopes with a breathtaking slopes.
Territorially SalzburgerLand is divided into 5 regions, each of which is their individual travel opportunities. There is a famous European sports region, including the Celle Am Zee and Kaprun. The south are the rich traditions of thermal and mountain resorts of Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastayn. Saalbach-Hinterglemm - the region of the championships and World Cup Alpine skiing. Trails Kittsshtaynhorn Glacier (3029m) provides an opportunity to go skiing all year round. All the resorts are equipped with modern lifts, have a developed infrastructure, excellent hotels and a lot of ski schools.
Village flavor, combined with the sports atmosphere made SalzburgerLand favorite place for recreation and sport, and fans of winter recreation.

Bad Gastein

Bad Gastein is located in the enchanting beauty of its alpine Gastaynertal valley at an altitude of 1002 m. The Wonderful winter scenery, clean air, snow caps the mountain peaks and numerous hot springs predetermined the rapid development of the resort, and earned him one of the most popular places in Austria.
Bad Gastein - fashionable resort. Offers thermal baths and spas, including spa gallery in Bekshtayne. The thermal complex in the heart of the village is connected by underground passages with many hotels. The resort provides its thermal water of the entire valley.
Bad Gastein is often referred to as alpine "Monte Carlo". "Flowing in the valley" architectural ensembles of the late XIX century. harmoniously combined with modern high-rise buildings and landscape organically fit into the highlands gastaynskogo with sparkling waterfall. Ski season lasts from early November to late April.

Bad Hofgastayn

Bad Hofgastayn - it is built in traditional style homes, quiet, elegant hotels, beautiful avenues, picturesque mountains.
The resort is located in the center of the valley Gastaynertal at an altitude of 858 m.
The city is famous for its alpine chalet park, with a well-known thermal Thermal Temple complex.
Resort Gastein Valley enjoyed success at the Austrian nobility at the turn of XIX-XXvv. Since then, in the mountain villages of the building of several floors, is not typical for the alpine resorts and beautiful villas, such as the famous villa in Bad Hofgastayne built by Archduke Ferdinand.

The resort is ideal for guests who prefer peaceful rest, regular rhythm, quiet, mountain scenery, hot springs and good service. Ski season lasts from early November to late April.

Am Zee Széll

Am Zee Széll Resort is located in the northern part of the Austrian Alps in Pintsgau at an altitude of 757 m, 95 km from Salzburg. Difficult to imagine a more beautiful place, where a surprising combination of majestic mountains and covered with haze haze Tsellerskoe lake.
Beautiful snow trails straight down to the town, representing a dense, well-preserved from the XIX century. building with charming narrow streets. According to its popular resort has no equal.
Széll am Zee is focused primarily on the guests who prefer active rest.
Among the local sights - the Cathedral of St. Ippolit, the Evangelical church, Prilau castle, art gallery in the city hall and a museum of city history. There is an old narrow-gauge railroad, the largest in Europe Krimmlskim waterfalls. For convenience of tourists resort center announced pedestrian zone and the tunnel in the mountain mnogokilometrovy Shmittenhoe brought traffic outside Széll am Zee. Ski season lasts from December to April. At Glacier Kittsshtaynhorn (3029m), the season lasts all year round.

Kaprun

Kaprun - beautiful town, kept the Austrian village character - situated in a picturesque location at an altitude of 786 m, 7 km south of Széll am Zee, at the foot of the main ridge Tauern. Compactness Kaprun makes neprintsipialnym location of your hotel: You are always in the center.
At 6 km is the lower lift station, leading to the glacier Kittsshtaynhorn (3029 m). Through the thick mountain, ran it 3-kilometer tunnel. Top of the glaciers in the region of Kaprun possible on a mountain train, which is considered the original attraction of the resort.
Kaprun owes its transformation into a famous tourist center Tauernskoy construction of power plants. Waters of two beautiful artificial lakes - Vasserfalboden and Moozerboden - retained by dams of height up to 120 m.
Ski season lasts from late November to mid April, on a glacier Kittsshtaynhorn - all year round.
Here, many people find it, for what goes in the Alps: a great opportunity for a soft comfortable ride, and refining technology, a guarantee of snow, this alpine environment.
It is an ideal place for fans of mountain skiing, and for lovers of winter sports. Skiing on a glacier and walking, kaprunsky a medieval castle and an excellent sports center will help you a wonderful time.
In Kaprun there is everything for memorable holiday!

Saalbach - Hinterglemm

Saalbach-Hinterglemm - the most popular ski resorts in the Land Salzburg. They constitute a single region of skiing.
Saalbach is situated at an altitude of 1003 m, Hinterglemm - at an altitude of 1050 m. This is a traditional Austrian villages with a variety of complex lines, vibrant day and night.
Saalbach in the high season a lot like the city, and Hinterglemm - a cozy village, a small resort town with a traditional alpine charm.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm - the universal resorts for skiers of any level, for the lovers of ski safari. Here is a great opportunity both for children, and for fans of the turbulent life of the spa.
Picturesque mountain slopes surrounding the city amphitheater, enchants, and the name of the region - ski circus - are dizzying possibilities superaktivnogo rest.
Saalbach-Hinterglemm - the place of the World Cup of Alpine skiing. Ski season lasts from December to April.

Magnificent and Majestic Vienna (Austria).

Vienna city of magnificent palaces and majestic squares, picturesque streets and numerous gardens. Vienna - an ancient city with a high-profile name, awakened dreams. The capital on the Danube is a mixture of ancient and modern, high art and kicha. It is a city of artists and art connoisseurs.

The legendary Vienna - one of the most beautiful capitals, where there is always a romantic atmosphere, which creates a rich history of the city, the charm of the music of Mozart and Strauss, the splendor of ancient palaces and cathedrals, the Vienna Woods and the Danube.

The former residence of the family Habsburg emperors can not complain about the lack of monuments of art and history. Building Karlskirhe is the largest church in the baroque style in Vienna. The Town Hall, built in the period from 1872 to 1883, represents novogotichesky style. You will see the palaces in the Baroque and the impressive buildings kayzerovskih times, pass the picturesque medieval lanes. They belong to the "old" Vienna as well as the Gothic cathedral Sv.Stefana, Hoffburg Treasure Chamber, the Spanish Riding School, the world-famous palace Shenbrunn.

Austria - Tours & Holidays.

AUSTRIA - a small country, but a lot of attractions here. Perhaps it is best to characterize the country, located in the heart of Europe. We advise you to visit the country to all those who are interested in relics, works of art, music, folklore, sports. The unique beauty of the palaces and castles, monasteries and historical centers, the richness and diversity of the cultural life of Austria made the country a real paradise for anyone who wants to touch the high culture and the arts.

Geography: Austria - medium-sized country (area - 83.8 thousand km2, 2 times more of Switzerland), is located in the heart of Europe. Its territory stretches of the shoulder wedge from east to west. The nearest neighbors - the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany.
Austria - "land" a country that is located far from the sea. The largest of its rivers - the Danube, Moore, Drava, Salz and Inn. Approximately 70% of the country occupied by the Alps - the eastern part. Eastern Alps and more below the Swiss and more accessible. Here is more alpine meadows and forests. The highest point of Austria - biceps peak Grosglokner (large bell-ringer), reaching 3997 m.
There are many mountain lakes. To the west of Austria owns part of a large and deep Lake Constance and in the east - most of the large shallow lakes Neyzidlerzee. Great contrasts of relief from the lowlands to the snow 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 powerful and high, covered with glaciers and eternal snows group ranges, among them the High Tauern (Hohe Thauern) c country's highest point - the peak Grosglokner. 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 are ridges composed mainly of limestone and dolomite. The mountains here are a giant boulders almost by precipitous slopes, there are various manifestations of karst (cave with stalactites, stalagmites, ice flow, underground lakes and streams). Particularly well known cave Aysrizenvelt (World ice giants ") in Tennengebirge, south of Salzburg.
One of the peculiarities of the Austrian Alps - dismembered their deep and broad transverse valleys, so the root of the relatively easily accessible. No less remarkable Eastern Alps and the broad longitudinal valleys.
Tourism is also interested in intermountain depressions, especially Klagenfurtskaya (Carinthia) and Graz (Styria), with less pronounced boundaries. It is very picturesque and mastered by tourists above the valley of the Danube in Vienna (cruise ships).