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Fauna and Flora
Austria's topographic diversity accounts for a great variety of wildlife, including endemic species that are under preservation. It has a predominantly Central European fauna and is one of Europe's most heavily wooded countries.
All Creatures Great and Small
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Eco-Friendly Family Holidays
Caring for the environment is just plain common sense at Austria’s ultra-family-friendly Kinderhotels, where sustainable holidays don’t come at a premium price. At Kinderhotels, the little ones learn a lot about nature, animals and where food comes from. Take the family away with a good conscience by spending your holidays here.
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Kalchkendlalm – a school on the mountain
Austria’s most unusual school can be found high on a mountain pasture. Visitors can learn about the bread and butter of life in a centuries-old farmhouse.The highlight of the lesson is of course the farmer’s platter! You can try the tasty, home-made produce for yourself.
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Grünau im Almtal
The region of Grünau im Almtal is as fresh and green as the name promises. Dense forests, tranquil lakes and peaceful places, where you can find some inner harmony and revel in nature’s treasures. A secret hideaway, not just for bird watchers.
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Slow Travel Austria
Travel slowly. Magic words if you want to return from holiday less stressed than when you left, casting a glance at those apparent trivial things off the beaten track.
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Austria by Coach
Getting to Austria by coach has never been easier. Convenient, cost effective and reliable coach services operate from the UK to Austria.
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National Parks in Austria
Austria's national parks offer visitors the chance to discover nature in its original, unpolluted state and to come face to face with scenic beauty.
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Bregenzerwald
Bregenzerwald valley, once completely covered by forest, lies between Lake Constance and the Arlberg and is the ideal destination for gourmet holidays amidst pristine nature.
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Luxury Eco Chalets in Austria
Enjoy a guilt-free luxury holiday in SalzburgerLand at St. Martin Chalets, Austria's first eco lodge resort. The stunning, self-catering chalets offer all the modern conveniences without damaging the environment.
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St. Martin Chalets Hiking Offer
Using St. Martin Chalets as a base, experience the natural wonders of Lungau Bisosphere Park on a 3- or 4-night break including breakfast, a catered dinner and 2 guided hikes.
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St. Martin Chalets E-Bike Offer
Take advantage of the resort's fleet of e-bikes on a summer break at St. Martin Chalets. This 3- or 4-night offer includes bike rental for the length of your stay, one guided tour and a catered dinner.
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St. Martin Chalets Fitness Break
Enjoy a full detox with a 3-night stay at St. Martin Chalets in the Lungau Valley. Includes airport transfers, breakfast, a catered dinner, 3 guided walks, a mountain bike tour and use of the gym and sauna.
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Salzburg Lake District
Situated to the east of Salzburg, the Austrian Lake District is perfect for exploration on two wheels. This Inntravel package includes bike hire, 7 nights' accommodation, luggage transfer, route notes and maps.
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Bio-Hotel Retreat
The 'Bio-Hotel' label guarantees guests environmentally-friendly holidays. The hotels try to minimise the consumption of energy, electricity, water, materials and waste, and the restaurants serve organic food.
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Rogner Bad Blumau
The Rogner Bad Blumau was designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser and unites therapeutic springs, sauna worlds, a hotel and a park to create a harmonious, sustainable total work of art.
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Boutique Hotel Stadthalle
A trendsetting combination of sustainability, design, and a touch of luxury: the world’s first hotel with a net zero energy balance is a green haven located in the heart of bustling Vienna.
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Austria's Green Credentials
More and more of us are trying to live a less energy-intense lifestyle. We choose organic products, reduce the consumption of energy and waste, and recycle. People who lead a green lifestyle at home would expect the same from their holiday destination.
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Naturhotel Chesa Valisa
Everything is 100% organic with clean air, a bracing altitude, pristine nature and, if you so desire, a complete pampering programme.
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Eco-Hotels in Austria
Austria has long been recognised as a world leader in sustainable tourism and the wide choice of environmentally friendly accommodation reflects this.
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Eco-Friendly Travel
You don't need your car to explore Austria. Be kind to the environment and travel by train, bus or boat, enjoying the country's stunning views all the way.
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Farmstay Holidays
For city-dwellers, farmstay holidays are a great way to escape the hectic pace of urban life for a while and for many children a great opportunity to come into close contact with animals they have only seen on TV.
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Green Austria
Find out what makes the World Economic Forum's Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report commend Austria and learn about the high standards of the Austrian Eco-Label.
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Car-Free Holidays in Austria
Numerous Austrian towns and villages promote the concept of car-free holidays and vehicle-free zones, whilst many cities have converted public transport to clean fuels.
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Grosses Walsertal
Grosses Walsertal in Vorarlberg is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with the motto “use nature without harming it”, winning the area the highly accomplished EDEN award.
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Golf Tour Operators
A variety a UK-based tour operators can help you tailor-make your next Austrian golf holiday. Take a look at our list of recommendations.
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Organic Austria
With 13 percent of cultivated land and 10 percent of its farmers organic, Austria is an international organic champion - and this benefits everybody.
"Bio" means life
