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Austria Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information
Austria isfamous for being the land of Maria von Trapp and Mozart, but it is not just the sound of Austria's music that attracts visitors to this historic Alpine nation. Vienna today is a bustling modern city, albeit one which is still nursing an artistic hangover from its traditional role as patron of the arts on the Danube. The monuments littered around Vienna like Sigmund Freud's home, Beethoven's grave, andthe statue of Johann Strauss all point to a storied pastwhere geniuses used to walk down the streets.Visit Salzburg, the City of Mozart, and you can feel the baroque heritage uplift your soul, even as busloads of tourists arrive to enjoy the momentary pleasure of'Gemuetlichkeit.' Get past the history, and Austria hasa wealthof attractions for visitors- spa townslike Linz and Bad Ischl, the summer retreats in Carinthia, and the hand-crafted treasures ofStyria's Meisterstrasse.
Top Destinations in Austria
In the great symphony that is Austria, Johann Strauss' waltzes in Vienna complement the melodies of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Salzburg. The tolling bells of the ancient Hofkirche (Church) in Innsbruck strike up a tune with the university bells of the Roman-era town of Graz which hosts nearly 40,000 students. The Brucknerhaus in Linz honors the German influence of symphonist Anton Bruckner, while Bregenz hosts the more inclusive Bregenzer Festspiele on the shores of Lake Constance.
Top Attractions in Vienna
Wien (German for Vienna) is like a fine wine - the older it gets, the better the experience, as it piles up more and more world famous attractions, like the stupendous splendor of its many Palaces, especially the Hofburg Imperial Palace and the Belvedere Palaces. There's no end to the museums and art galleries, but don't miss the Sigmund Freud and Natural History museums. Popular local hot-spots include Naschmarkt and the Josefsplatz. Don't forget to say hello to the statue of Johann Strauss.
Top Spa Towns in Austria
Going to a spa town in Austria is an annual tradition - people flock to these towns from all over, and have been doing so since the Roman era. And here too, the musical connection is inescapable. Amongst Baden's most famous visitors was Ludwig van Beethoven. His residence at Rathausgasse 10 is now a museum. The thermal waters and springs of Warmbad Villach and Bad Gastein are reputed to offer the best spa experience that Austria has to offer.
