So you want to travel to Austria? Well, you've made a wise choice.
Austria is considered one of the top year-round travel
destinations.
Because of its beautiful Alps, winter sports are quite popular in
Austria, providing Austria with high tourist attendance in the winter and giving you a
reason to travel to Austria any time of the year.
If you want to travel to Austria, here are some quick facts you
should know when you go.
Austria - The Region
A land-locked country, Austria is located in Central Europe. It is a
mountainous country with an area of 83,855 km2.
Austria consists of nine provinces: Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Salzburg,
Carinthia, Styria, Upper Austria, Lower Austria, Burgenland, and Vienna.
Approximately 99% of Austrians are of Germanic ethnic origin and 78%
are Roman Catholics. As for the terrain, the Alps occupy the southern and western regions
of the country, and numerous forests, valleys, lakes, and rivers can be found throughout
Austria.
The Weather
When you travel to Austria, it's important to have an idea about the
weather and Austria's seasons. Austria has four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn
and winter. Summers are generally warm and pleasant with cool nights.
Rain does occur during the summer season but the showers are normally
short. Austria's winters are sunny, with reliable and frequent snowfalls. Winters are also
cold and accompanied by warm and dry winds in some parts. However the weather overall is
changeable throughout the year, so when you travel to Austria, pack appropriately.
The Culture
When you travel to Austria, you'll quickly realise why Austria is
widely recognised for its rich cultural past and present. Austria's affluence of artistic
achievements is obvious in its architecture and structures like the Stephansdom (Saint
Stephen's Cathedral), Schonbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, the 'Goldene Dachl' in
Innsbruck, Melk Abbey, and the 'Loos-Haus' or the 'Hundertwasser-Haus'.
Austria is also the birthplace of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,
Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Johann Strauss Jr., Johann Strauss Sr., and Johannes
Brahms.
Like most European countries, Austria has a rich culture and affluence
that awaits anyone who decides to visit.
The Activities
If you pre-plan your activities for your trip to Austria, here's a
heads up.
Because of Austria's mountainous terrain, two of the more popular
activities for tourists tend to be skiing in the winter and hiking.
There are a number of different resorts to fulfil your skiing desires.
If you prefer flat terrain to hills, cross-country skiing opportunities are also available
anywhere where there's sufficient snow and few buildings.
As for hiking, there are thousands of kilometres of hiking trails that
will allow you to explore the Alps and its breathtaking views. If you're looking for
things to do when you travel Austria, skiing in the winter and hiking are two very popular
and exciting Austrian activities for tourists.
Austria has a lot to offer travellers and those who want to travel
Austria. From its rich culture to mountain activities, Austria is the answer to those who
want to travel in Europe year-round.
By Frank Johnson.
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