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Located in central Europe, Austria is a landlocked country sharing its borders with eight other countries.

The Alps mountain range dominates much of the Austrian landscape making it one of Europe’s most popular winter sports destinations. Ski resorts are in plentiful supply with slopes to test all levels of skill. Outside of the winter season visitors can take up a multitude of outdoor activities including mountain biking, climbing and hiking through Austria’s many valleys, meadows and forests.

With its rich history, and once great empire, Austria has much in the way of sights to see and places to visit. The capital city of Vienna is awash with grandiose buildings including palaces, theatres, museums and cathedrals. To the west of the capital, on the border of Austria and Germany, lies Salzburg the birthplace of Mozart. Many visitors come here to see the film locations used in the making of The Sound of Music.

Seasons in Austria are quite defined and, dependent on the reason you are visiting, will dictate the best time to go. For sightseeing, the months of June through to September are recommended though it can get very hot during August. For those arriving to enjoy the pistes the ski season starts around December and goes on through to late March.

Destinations in Austria

Travellers' top tips for places in Austria Food & Drink
  • St Johann: Go to the Huber Brewery and have a beer and bratwurst in the 4th floor restaurant with panoramic views of the countryside and mountains. elleay
  • Kitzbuhel: don't miss the cable car ride & trying food & drink off the little stalls.. hotlips11
Nightlife
  • Soll: don't expect nightlife in the summer ash666
Shopping
  • Mayrhofen: Explore the shops and look for locally made crafts and Schnapps! TucsonCurt
  • Zell am See: buy anything you need at the latest on a saturday morning as all shops even tourist office are closed on a sunday , only open place the jet garage CarlisleScotty
Weather
  • Zell am See: Take clothing for all climates as proximity of mountains means changeable weather. Comfy footwear - lots of walking. thompsons2
  • St Anton: Buy a hot chocolate from the St Anton Cafe (the downstairs one) at the bottom of the Galzig Bahn lift- to die for in a fantastic big mug! AussieinSweden

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  • St Wolfgang: Take a trip on the cog railway, and visit the White Horse Inn. Try a concert- there is usually music evry night in the square(traditional) - by SpeedyEyes
  • Niederau: try Bobo's during the ski season. - by suecarlb
  • Kitzbuhel: When the Hahnenkamm races are on the whole town becomes one big party zone, but the ski slopes are almost deserted. - by Andrew081
  • Obergurgl: Go to the Neiderhutt for apres ski - by shellbayrose
  • Zell am See: Drive the Grossglockner Pass. - by redrock
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