Austria has something to offer every holidaymaker! It is one of Europe's most attractive destinations and boasts the complete range of outdoor activities to entertain and exhilarate. An ideal choice for those who love to walk, whether you plan to stroll over gentle wooded slopes or hike the dramatic mountain terrain. Each area is home to many sights and treasures, and any resort you visit is guaranteed to welcome you with the typically friendly Austrian hospitality.
Experience the best of Austria with one of our Discovery Packages. Available in St Johann, Scheffau, Seefeld, Zell am See and Mayrhofen these include the most popular excursions and evening entertainment.Austria fact file
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Highlights
Highlights of Austria
Austria has a region to suit every taste. Tirol, known for its snow-capped peaks, lush green valleys and sparkling mountain streams. Salzburgerland offers unspoilt mountain villages and lively lake resorts, whilst the Salzkammergut has pretty towns dotted along scenic lakeshores. The cosmopolitan Carinthian lake district attracts many visitors to its lakeside promenades.
Austria’s wonderful cities are a great combination with any lake or mountain resort. Choose from the imperial capital city, Vienna or the musical city of Salzburg with its impressive fortress. The Olympic city of Innsbruck, surrounded by mountain peaks can be visited from many resorts on a day excursion.
Austria is one of Europe’s premiere walking destinations. An extensive range of trails cover mountain terrain, lake shores, valleys and woods, so its no wonder walking enthusiasts have chosen Austria time and time again.
Walking is not the only activity, with many others on offer. Swim in the crystal clear lakes, spend a day mountain biking, explore the valleys on horse-back or learn to water-ski on one of the lakes.
There is a wonderful local culture, with festivals held throughout the summer months, live music in the picturesque town squares and the chance to sample some of the national dishes such as Knödel. Austria is famous for its coffee and cake, fine range of mouth-watering pastries, creamy gateaux and Strudel. One of the best kept secrets is the native wines, which are of a very high quality. And you can’t leave without sampling the schnapps, Austria’s finest export!