Carinthia is not known as Austria's Riviera without reason. This South Eastern corner of Austria is blissfully warm in summer, providing excellent swimming and tanning oppurtunties at its many beautiful lakes.
The Heart of the Alps, where some 10,000 clean springs bubble up to the surface, offers a wonderful combination of majestic mountains and glittering lakes which are up to 27°C warm.
Explore the countryside of Salzburg with it`s beautiful lakes! Enjoy the landscape with high mountains, green meadows and forests.
More about lakes in SalzburgSt. Anton am Arlberg – the promise that your holiday dreams will come true. In winter 280 km of pistes, 180 km of off-piste and 85 lifts wait to be explored. In summer this typical Tirolean village is surrounded by magnificent mountain peaks and green meadows with brightly-coloured flowers.
Learn more about St. AntonA landscape full of colours and contrasts.
The Ötz Valley is Tirol’s longest side valley with a length of 67 kilometres. At the start of the valley lies the village of Haiming. The end of the valley is characterised by the largest glacier region of the eastern Alps, which can be enjoyed by visitors in both summer and winter.
Relaxation and calm, between heaven and earth. A day of fresh air in the mountains. And, with plenty of time for unexpected discoveries, Austria is one summer holiday destination that you'd return to in a second.
Austria's Alpine PasturesA vacation in Austria gets you close to nature and allows you to get to know the people and the wonderful traditions of the country. Austria's landscapes are incredibly varied and the options of outdoor acitities are endless. Be it a walk through Austria's Alps or along Austria's great rivers.
Blissful HikesAs the climate changes, environmental consciousness and a sustainable life style gain in meaning. Consuming organic food products, sorting household waste and saving energy are being taken for granted. And those who practice environmental consciousness at home will also expect their holidays to reflect this attitude toward.
More on tourism and sustainabilityAustria's National Parks offer visitors the chance to discover nature in its original, unpolluted state. The perfect opportunity to come face to face with Austria’s scenic beauty at its most imposing.
Learn more about national parks in AustriaFor just a short while in summer, the Alpine pastures transport animals and people alike in an intoxicating mood, in the best of moods.
Learn more about Almsommer in SalzburgerLandThe lakes in Austria are the pure zest of life, drinking water pure and enticing, they gleam under white limestone peaks in the summer sun.
Learn more about beaches in AustriaIn the very heart of Europe, Austria is a country which could have been created with activity holidays in mind. It is a land of majestic mountains, tranquil lakes, fast flowing rivers and streams, deep forests, undulating meadows, charming village which cling fiercely to their architectural traditions and cultural heritage and cities which still reflect the artistic grandeur of the old Austro Hungarian empire.
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