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A holiday in Austria is an opportunity to visit a wonderful country for both a quiet family holiday and a romantic trip for newlyweds. A small state in Europe has prepared a wide variety of pleasant surprises for its visitors: a mild climate, an abundance of cultural attractions, exciting excursions and excellent ski resorts – in Austria, every tourist will be able to find an occupation to their liking.
The atmosphere of this country is striking with its creative energy and romantic notes. Here you can safely move without a guide and enjoy the historical heritage of well-maintained cities. Austria has many ancient fortresses, sparkling palaces and majestic cathedrals. For those who seek to learn something new, there are countless museums and galleries with interesting exhibitions.
Moreover, travelers who love sports leisure have the opportunity to study ski slopes and ride with a breeze on the slopes. And what could be better than relaxing in a cozy chalet to the sounds of classical music after a hard winter workout? For supporters of a less active holiday today there are even gastronomic tours to Austria, which in just a few days help to better understand the mentality of the people.
Of course, Vienna, the capital of Austria, is in great demand among tourists. Even a person far from art history heard about the Vienna waltz, and also knows that the great composer Mozart is directly connected with this city – here he created his best masterpieces. However, not only classical music lovers visit Vienna – here you can also admire the picturesque fountains, beautiful architecture of the Renaissance. It is worth mentioning the Vienna Opera separately – be sure to attend at least one performance, even if you are not a fan of academic music, because Vienna Opera is considered one of the best in the world. Do not forget about numerous museums, among which the Liechtenstein Museum occupies a special place.
There are also more modern (in terms of attractions, of course) cities in Austria – for example, Graz. In Graz you can visit exhibitions of contemporary art: galleries of contemporary photographers, artists, sculptors, as well as conceptual exhibitions.
During a tour of Austria, you should definitely visit Carinthia. This town allows you to know Austria from a completely different side – instead of palaces and luxurious fountains here you will find sights created by nature itself: picturesque ponds and lakes, healing hot springs and beautiful landscapes.
Do not forget about Salzburg – another famous “musical” city of Austria. If you describe its structure, you can say that this is something between Vienna and Carinthia – here you will find both picturesque natural landscapes of the foothills and luxurious architecture. Salzburg’s main attraction is the Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart House Museum.
By the way, prices for excursion tours to Austria are quite democratic, compared to many other European countries. Add to this wonderful hotels for accommodation, comfortable travel around the country, a variety of attractions – and you will understand why so many tourists choose a cultural holiday in Austria.
Vienna schnitzel
Vienna’s most interesting restaurants have been running their history since the late 19th century. Around the same time, a dish appeared, which became the hallmark of Austria. Schnitzel is a huge piece of meat from pork or veal in breeding. The cost is from 7 to 15 euros (sometimes a side dish is served to the schnitzel, and sometimes only a slice of lemon). There is another popular dish in meals, but from chicken – chicken in Viennese.
Strudel.
A famous layered treat with a filling can be bought both in any confectionery (for example Demel) and in old cafes (we advise Sperl cafe).
Sturm Young Wine (Sturm)
Young wine goes on sale in September. Its cost is low – about 3-4 euros per liter bottle. Bottles are sold NOT closed, without plugs, only covered with foil. Looks like a braga. Very tasty wine that tastes like cider. It is drunk very easily, the degree is not felt. We advise! Best buy Sturm on the Nashmart market
Coffee
Not to visit a Vienna coffee shop while in Vienna is a crime. Most Austrian favorite types of coffee are mocca-based recipes. Be sure to try Viennese melange. The cost of the cup is on average 5 euros.
Austrian sausages
In numerous kiosks you can try all kinds of sausages with various dressings and sauces. Taking into account the fresh bun, such a “quick snack” will cost 3-4 euros. We recommend trying sausages with cheese.
A hundred years after the death of the great composer, one Smeckalist Austrian suggested that on the name of a famous person you can make good money. Later, this approach will be called branding, and then candy was born, which is now known throughout the world. Their main feature is the filling of marzipan. Estonians are actively defending the idea of inventing marzipan. We do not know if this is true, but the fact that in Austria it is used wisely is a fact. We recommend buying candy not in the airport store or at tourist bazaars, which are enough in Austria, but in chain supermarkets such as Spar. Then the cost of sweets will be from 4 to 10 euros. By the way, a literal translation of the name “Mozart ball.” In addition to these sweets, you can also recommend the Sacher cake, which is very common with us.
Austria has its own tradition of making hot drinks. What to recommend? Look for yourself. Local beer is tastier and more diverse than in Germany, but it is not very convenient to carry. Schnaps – as in Germany, are made from fruits (most often apples) and berries, but not everyone will appreciate it. Therefore, we advise you to continue to get acquainted with Mozart products – chocolate liquors. In total, there are 3 types of such liquor: “Mozart Original Chocolate” – milk chocolate liquor; “Mozart White Chocolate” – white chocolate liquor; “Mozart Black Chocolate” is made of black chocolate. We recommend taking the latter, since it has the best taste, in comparison with creamy chocolate analogues. You can and should buy in a regular supermarket.
The well-known brand is Austrian, and its main production is in the city of Innsbruck (where the Olympics-72 took place and where night trains run). Do not be afraid of prices, thinking that this is a souvenir that very wealthy people can afford. Of course, the gift is not cheap, but you can still find items with famous crystals cheaper than 100 euros. By the way, Swarovski, sorry for transliteration, can be inlaid into anything – jewelry, pens, flash drives, etc. It is best to purchase such a souvenir either at the Swarovski Museum in Innsbruck, or at branded stores in Vienna. What the products of this company know everyone, admire their museum-store!
Perhaps there is no person in the world who would not hear about Viennese waltzes and Viennese coffee. Thousands of coffee shops and shops offer the tourist to get to know this fragrant drink. There are a huge amount of coffee! It is best to try (and buy home) espresso Kleiner Schwarzer and dark Kapuziner. In addition, we recommend taking Fiaker mocco, which is usually drunk with rum or cognac. Recommending a coffee shop is a dead thing, someone will always say that this is much better. Focus on three criteria: reviews, the number of famous personalities who visited the coffee shop earlier (and do not say that you would not like to drink coffee where Karl Marx wrote “Capital,” and Mozart – another symphony), and, finally, the coffee shop belongs to the famous confectionery.
Pumpkin oil is not the souvenir you will find in Vienna or Salzburg. To get it, you need to go to rural Austria. Here you can get it at one of the farms. In fact, this is a kind of brand of the Austrian province. It can be used both for preparing sauces and as a cosmetic. Enjoy this souvenir of fashionistas and cooks.
Among other things, the capital of the empire was famous for its porcelain. Figurines, coffee sets, lamps are only a small list of what is made on the territory of the Augarten Palace. Of course, such a souvenir is not the most durable, so you need to carry it carefully. But if you decide, know – it is likely that your grandchildren will play with these cute, but very beautiful trinkets. And a coffee set can give a special mood to an exquisite drink. You can also get acquainted with the production process and bring home a mug made with your own hands.
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Sport
Alpine, or downhill skiing, has been the most popular sport in Austria for over 100 years. Matthias Zdarsky wrote the first guide to skiing in 1897, he also invented the first ski mounts and organized the first slalom in 1905.
Population
More than 60% of adults in Austria are overweight. This is the highest figure in the EU
World’s Oldest Zoo
Vienna is home to the world’s oldest zoo, Tiergarten Schönbrunn. It was founded as a menagerie at the court of Emperor Franz Stefan in 1752.
History
It is the Austrian flag that is the oldest state flag in the world, which arose in 1191
Language
More than 90% of Austrians speak German, which is official in Austria. But the official language status in the regions of Burgenland and Carinthia also has Hungarian, Croatian and Slovene