Austria
Austria
Types of trips: Historical, Scenic & Natural, Hiking, Snowsports, Musical
Best known for: Sigmund Freud, Edelweiss, Mozart, Classical Music, Christian Doppler, Red Bull, Arnold Schwarzenegger, The Sound of Music, Franz Klammer, Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Why Go?: Austria seems like the quiet break mid-Europe between the much bigger countries surrounding it, but don't be fooled by its quaint looks and lush scenery. It is home to a vibrant culture including classical music and literature housed in some stunning architecture both old and new - it's a place to visit if you want to be constantly surprised by what lies around the corner and to learn about the surprising number of Austrian historical icons and events.
Fact File
Population: 8,500,000
Capital: Vienna
Language(s): German
Ties to the UK?: Popular travel destination
Landscape: Mostly mountainous, lower plains in the east
Climate/Seasons: Summers are warm, with a mid-20s temperature the norm, and the winters are reasonably cold with high snow levels, but remain sunny
When to Go: Avoid the December-January months, but early and late winter are good for visiting the snowy regions - otherwise, the summer period has the best weather and host the majority of the public events and festivals.
Reasons to Visit: Austria is an understated yet culturally rich country, with a fascinating collection of historically important people - a good place to go to see the origins of major movements in psychology, science, music and many more.
How to Get There: A number of good airports for international links, and the country itself has excellent rail and road networks. The capital has its own tramway service.
Places to Go: Salzburg, Vienna, Schloss Schonbrunn, Tiergarten Schonbrunn,
Famous People: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Joseph Haydn, Sigmund Freud, Ferdinand Porsche, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Christian Doppler
Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Grossglockner, Ice Rinks on the frozen lakes in winter, Pine Forests
History: Involved heavily in WWII
Architecture: Hofburg Palace, Austrian Parliment Building, Rathaus, Millennium Tower, St Stephen's Cathedral
Culture: Art Galleries, Museums, History of Classical Music, Food (Meat Dishes)
Sport: Skiing, Snowboarding, Ski-Jumping, Football, Ice Hockey, Basketball
Events: Salzburg Festival, Weiner Festwochen
Watch Out For: Reasonably formal culture, and the Church is well respected in society - bear it in mind
Medical Issues: No vaccinations currently required, but consult with your doctor for individual concerns when travelling abroad
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