http://www.austria.info About Austria uk http://www.austria.info/uk/home/holiday-planner-online-guide-1163873.html Searching for a city break, winter getaway or the perfect ski or snowboarding holiday? Choose one or more of the options below ( by resort/region, special interest, transport mode and date) and find the best package holiday for you. Contacts and direct links to tour operators make it easy to find and book your next Austrian holiday!<br /><br /> <br /> <br /> <iframe src="http://www.travel2austria.co.uk/search.php" scrolling="auto" scrolling="auto" width="100%" height="680" frameborder="0"></iframe> Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:28:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/home/holiday-planner-online-guide-1163873.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1157700.html ...choose Naturidyll Hotels. Relax in beautiful surroundings where attention to the environment is paramount. Several properties have even been awarded the Austrian Environmental Seal for exemplary practices in sustainability. Wed, 20 May 2009 11:36:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1157700.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/eco-friendly-travel-1157550.html You don't need your car to explore Austria. Be kind to the environment and travel by train, bus or boat. Wed, 20 May 2009 10:43:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/eco-friendly-travel-1157550.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1157532.html For many city-dwellers, farmstay holidays are a great way to escape the hectic pace of city life for a while and for many children a great opportunity to come into close contact with animals they have only seen on TV. Wed, 20 May 2009 10:31:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1157532.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1157203.html The 'eco-hotel' label guarantees guests environmentally-friendly holidays. The hotels try to minimise the consumption of energy, electricity, water, materials, and waste, the restaurants serve organic food. Tue, 19 May 2009 18:24:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1157203.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1157180.html Werfenweng, a town near Salzburg, does it’s part to help protect our environment by offering their guests holidays from their cars. Tue, 19 May 2009 17:36:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1157180.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1157165.html Grosses Walsertal in Vorarlberg is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The motto for its inhabitants is “use nature without harming it”. Tue, 19 May 2009 17:12:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1157165.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1157073.html FACT: Austria is one of the world's best destinations for sustainable tourism, as recently recognised in the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report.<br /> Tue, 19 May 2009 15:57:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1157073.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/austria-s-green-credentials-1156827.html As more and more of us strive to live a less energy-intense lifestyle, Austria is now firmly on the map as an eco destination. Organic products are on offer whilst the consumption of energy and waste is carefully watched. People who live green at home also have high demands on holiday. Tue, 19 May 2009 13:13:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/austria-s-green-credentials-1156827.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1138506.html Vorarlberg’s capital is delightfully located at Lake Constance, Central Europe’s third largest lake, and offers a dense cultural programme coupled with a wide range of outdoor activities. Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:56:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1138506.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1138098.html Despite being Austria’s smallest provincial capital, this former seat of the Esterhazy noble family range, home to some 13,000 inhabitants, has plenty to offer its guests. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:56:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1138098.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1138087.html The Styrian capital Graz, whose roots date back to the Roman age, lies on both sides of the River Mur, and is well-known for its striking buildings and architectural highlights, all from just EUR 109 per person. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:16:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1138087.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1138042.html Past and future meet seemlessly in the heart of the Alps as Innsbruck’s world-famous sights, which testify to the Tirol province’s great past, stand alongside post-modern international architecture to create a fascinating blend. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:08:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1138042.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1138032.html For summer holidaymakers in particular, Klagenfurt is ideally located by Lake Wörthersee, one of Europe’s largest and warmest alpine lakes. The city is however enjoyable throughout the year with its Mediterranean climate, sunny winter days, colorful autumn and a mild spring. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:49:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1138032.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1138008.html The capital city of Upper Austria is enjoying its year in the cultural spotlight as 2009 European Capital of Culture. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:28:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1138008.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1137991.html Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is dominated by churches, castles and palaces. Its picturesque old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:09:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1137991.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1137987.html Austria’s capital offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning modern architecture. It is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cozy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:58:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1137987.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/cityscape-1137967.html Fall for Vienna's whirl of Imperial palaces, opulent Jugendstil cafés and the Museum Quarter's cultural riches. Mozart runs through Salzburg's baroque veins. Peer above red-tiled rooftops and gables in Graz's Old Town, up to pointy alpine peaks from Innsbruck's maze of narrow streets and seek out Roman-rooted Linz on the Danube's banks. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:41:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/cityscape-1137967.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135366.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:14:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135366.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135371.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:13:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135371.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135612.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:11:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135612.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135488.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:09:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135488.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135611.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:06:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135611.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135610.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:03:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135610.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135609.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:01:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135609.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135608.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:59:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135608.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135607.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:56:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135607.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135604.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:54:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135604.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135602.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:51:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135602.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135601.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:49:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135601.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135598.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:45:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135598.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135597.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:42:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135597.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135596.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:41:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135596.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135594.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:39:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135594.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135593.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:36:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135593.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135545.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135545.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135543.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:59:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135543.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135541.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:57:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135541.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135539.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:53:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135539.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135532.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:48:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135532.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135530.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:46:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135530.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135526.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:45:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135526.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135521.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:37:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135521.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135517.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:34:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135517.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135512.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:14:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135512.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135361.html Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:16:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/-1135361.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/famous-austrians-1135357.html Who doesn't know them, Austria's 'great' sons and daughters? They have left their mark all across the centuries in politics, art, science and sport. Find out which famous personalities originated from the country at the heart of Europe or chose it as the center of their life and creative work... Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:52:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/famous-austrians-1135357.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/government-people-1128464.html Austria is a federal republic state with a parliamentary democracy. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/government-people-1128464.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/history-1128508.html Like most European countries, Austria looks back on a very eventful history. Yet there are some elements of the Austrian character that haven’t changed much over the centuries: the partiality for indulgence, beauty, and cultivation have always been driving forces in the country’s past and present... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/history-1128508.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/climate-1128478.html Austria is located in a temperate climatic zone with a Central European climate influenced by the Atlantic climate. The four seasons (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter) each have typical temperature and climatic characters. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/climate-1128478.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/fauna-and-flora-1128545.html Austria's topographic diversity accounts for a great variety of flora and fauna, including endemic species that are under preservation. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/fauna-and-flora-1128545.html http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/trade-industry-1128523.html Austria has a strong economy with machinery, metallurgical products and textiles being of particular importance. The country's most important industry, however, is tourism. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:47:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/uk/about-austria/trade-industry-1128523.html