Let’s have a virtual date with Austria, the land of scenic splendor, rich culture and history, located in South Central Europe. In the last decade it has become one of the favorite destinations for travelers from all over the world, thanks to the warm hospitality of the natives.
PLACES OF FAME
vienna, the capital, has places to amaze you, from natural beauties like the Wienerwald to man-made architectural wonders like palaces and churches. If you plan a visit during the summer, then mingle with the locals at their Arena, an artificial beach that is created every year. Otherwise, one can dedicate a day to the Prater amusement park. From its popular giant Ferris wheel, enjoy amazing views of the city. Not to jump into the Prater, there is the recently built Madame Tussauds wax museum. If you’re in the orchestra, head to the Vienna State Opera, a home of the famous Vienna Philharmonic orchestra.
Schönbrunn Palace It is the homeland of Emperor Franz Joseph, as well as the summer residence of the Habsburg family. Lately, it is part of the UNESCO cultural heritage due to its historical importance. This baroque complex has an attractive park, the Casa de las Palmeras, the Glorieta and a zoo.
The Hohensalzburg Fortress, is the bright and powerful landmark of Salzburg, the city of Mozart. This castle is a silent illustrator of the Roman Catholic archbishops who ruled Salzburg until the late 18th century.
Tea Grossglockner Alpine Road it is the connection between the two states of Salzburg and Carinthia, leading to Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossglockner (3,798 m) and its iceberg, the Pasterze. This 48 km journey with 36 curves through incredible mountainous roads is an experience of a lifetime.
Climb the Schlossberg and see Graz’s landmark, the Uhrturm (clock tower), which dates back to the 13th century.
Designed by the artist André Heller in 1995, Swarovski Crystal Worlds (Kristallwelten) a museum of modern art and its accessories are motifs of crystals, colors and light. It houses many creations of famous artists. Under its magnificent Crystal Dome, one can witness some amazing performances at the Crystal Theatre.
Located in Werfen 40 km south of Salzburg, the eisriesenwelt, is a natural limestone cave. With an area of more than 42 km, as well as representing an amazing underground world of effigies and natural ice creations, this is the largest cave in the world. Entry is allowed from May to October.
Tea lookout, designed by the Baroque architect Lukas von Hildebrandt, is a must-see. It was originally built as the summer palace of Prince Eugen von Savoyen. Its museum houses the world’s largest Gustav Klimt collection along with the creations of other artists such as Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka.
Krimml Falls, a 380 meter high, three-tiered waterfall is the largest in Europe and a delight to the photographer’s lens.
Gastronomic Ravine
Austria offers a variety of lip-smacking delights.
• vienna schnitzel– is meat covered in breadcrumbs and fried.
• tafelspitzor boiled veal served with potatoes and horseradish, is a famous Viennese dish served on Sundays accompanied by herb dumplings.
• Apple strudel it is a famous dessert.
• bauernbrot o Vollkornbrot is bread considered a rural staple.
• semmelblanco flour rolls
• sachertorte it is a chocolate cake, filled with apricot jam and wrapped with chocolate icing, sweetened cream, or schlagobers.
• Knodelanother favourite, these are sweet or salty flavored meatballs.
memories of the earth
High-quality items such as glassware and bags for winter sports equipment are available at every shopping corner. Before taking off from Vienna, you should take a look at Steffl and Ringstrasse Gallery, two renowned places for luxury clothing. For lovers of antiques, visit the Am Hof square market, which is held on Fridays and Saturdays. The Farmer’s Market in Freyung is an eye-catching place to haggle for handicrafts, especially around Christmas. A flea market at Naschmarkt, takes place every Saturday and you can try for various unusual and wonderful decoration items. High quality local handicrafts, is the specialty of innsbruck and Salzburg.
Come and explore the mighty mountain peaks, lush green fields, crystal clear canals and quench your taste buds; in Amazing Austria!
