http://www.austria.info Discover us http://www.austria.info/us/home/staud-s-in-vienna-1234051.html To combine fine pickled vegetables with the thought of emergency rations would prove the delicious variety of Staud’s products completely wrong. Non-believers will be convinced by visiting the Staud’s Pavillion at the Yppenplatz in Vienna. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:50:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/home/staud-s-in-vienna-1234051.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/zotter-chocolate-factory-1234048.html Once upon the time around 1990 there was a master confectioner who thought that all the existing chocolate creations on the market are simply a little bit too boring. So after business hours he started to explore in the quietness of his company’s back room... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:44:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/zotter-chocolate-factory-1234048.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/ab-art-eat-art-1234033.html The world-famous artist Daniel Spoerri has purchased two Baroque style houses and developed those in a complete piece of art providing enjoyment and culture. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:17:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/ab-art-eat-art-1234033.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/admont-monastery-1234028.html A jewel of the Baroque era meets contemporary art. 70.000 restored books, ceiling frescoes and sculptures in the magnificent library meet creations of Erwin Wurm, Rudi Molacek and Lois Renner. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:05:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/admont-monastery-1234028.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/restaurant-obauer-1234001.html In the opinion of many gourmets the brothers Karl and Rudi Obauer are the most successful in the country. Every year their restaurant achieves the highest nominations by national and international gourmet guides. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:31:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/restaurant-obauer-1234001.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/gasthaus-haberl-1233984.html Until recently he was the famous chef of the well established Hotel Sacher in Vienna and now Hans Peter Fink took over the traditional rural inn of his in-laws and was awarded with two "Gault Millau" hats right away. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:21:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/gasthaus-haberl-1233984.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/rauch-hof-1233981.html In the Schilcherland with its vineyards and wine taverns is situated an entire piece of art: At the Rauch-Hof you are welcome to lounge idyllic, enjoy outstanding food and discover unusual culture. 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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:49:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/nationalpark-hohe-tauern-1233970.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/ahornboden-at-the-alpine-park-karwendel-1233962.html High up in the Karwendel mountains is situated one of the most beautiful places in the Alps: a lovely valley with thousands of maple trees offering an impressive act of nature throughout the whole year. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:36:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/ahornboden-at-the-alpine-park-karwendel-1233962.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/schilcherland-1233956.html Supposedly time passes by slower in Schilcherland than anywhere else. At least this was claimed by people who spent some memorable time enjoying a glass of wine at a typical wine tavern – “Buschenschank” – right within the soft hills of south-western Styria and completely neglected time. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:18:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/schilcherland-1233956.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/the-grossglockner-high-alpine-road-1233892.html More than 50 million people have crossed over this high alpine mountain road throughout its history. It is a breathtaking nature and driving experience of about 30 miles. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:10:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/the-grossglockner-high-alpine-road-1233892.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/muehltalhof-1232830.html An exceptional hotel for Spa lovers, people looking for relaxation, night owls and those in search of adventures – at the Mühlviertel you may experience indulgence and culture with heart and soul. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:52:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/muehltalhof-1232830.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/pannonian-living-1232821.html Vacation on the sunny side of Austria. In the unusual and typical Pannonian accommodations life is at its glory. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:36:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/pannonian-living-1232821.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/hotel-rathaus-1232805.html Award-winning Chef Klaus Fleischhaker, who operates the well-known Gourmet-Restaurant Pfefferschiff in the City of Salzburg, has made his dream come true in Vienna: He created a hotel in which everything is dedicated to wine. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:17:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/hotel-rathaus-1232805.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/weinviertel-dac-1121525.html The most peppery white wine in Austria is grown in the Weinviertel region and, typically for the land north east of Vienna, is made from Grüner Veltliner grapes. It makes both wine professionals and connoisseurs eager to spice up their lives. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:24:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/weinviertel-dac-1121525.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/polka-products-1121523.html Design with a sense of humor is the trademark of product design duo Marie Rahm and Monica Singer, who created the Polka Product Pleasure label. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:15:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/polka-products-1121523.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/erich-stekovics-1121521.html Eric Stekovics has scoured the world for tomato seeds in his quest to revive some nearly forgotten flavors. Today more than 3,200 varieties of tomato thrive in his fields near the Neusiedlersee. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:54:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/erich-stekovics-1121521.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/styria-s-meisterstrasse-1121519.html Traditional handicrafts, some using methods handed down for centuries, are very much alive in Styria. Fifty master craftsmen making hand-crafted treasures can be found on a journey along the Meisterstrasse. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:28:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/styria-s-meisterstrasse-1121519.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/pelzmann-pumpkin-seed-oil-1121527.html It’s known as the black gold of Southern Styria: pumpkin seed oil. These days a modest, family-run oil press has become the world’s biggest producer of this delicacy. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:19:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/pelzmann-pumpkin-seed-oil-1121527.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/schloss-hof-1121530.html Prinze Eugene’s summer palace, Schloss Hof, one of the most beautiful baroque buildings in the world has been brought back to life in a renovation project that began in 2002 and has cost more than 30 million Euro. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:08:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/schloss-hof-1121530.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/vienna-song-writing-association-hosts-the-blue-1121532.html The Viennese singer songwriter scene comes together every year with international guests to perform at a small but highly acclaimed festival. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:31:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/vienna-song-writing-association-hosts-the-blue-1121532.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/kalchkendlalm-a-school-on-the-mountain-1121534.html 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. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:13:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/kalchkendlalm-a-school-on-the-mountain-1121534.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/steirereck-1121536.html One of the most famous gourmet restaurants of the city can be found in one of the most beautiful parts of Vienna, in the middle of the Stadtpark and on the banks of the river: the Steiereck and its sister establishment, the Meierei next door. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:26:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/steirereck-1121536.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/taubenkobel-1121539.html An award-winning restaurant and the owner is Chef of the Year. When gourmets from all over the world make their pilgrimage to the village of Schützen they have one destination in mind: the Taubenkobel. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:01:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/taubenkobel-1121539.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/villgratental-1121542.html Tranquillity, simple pleasures, the fragrance of flower-strewn meadows and new mown hay, starry skies that city dwellers can only dream of: you will discover the true luxuries of our time, in a mountain valley at an altitude of 1,400 metres, in Villgratental. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:08:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/villgratental-1121542.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/modern-art-in-salzburg-1121352.html A new work is added every year, forming its own dialogue with the baroque heritage of the Mozart city and the juxtaposition always creates lively debate. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:57:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/modern-art-in-salzburg-1121352.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/bergisel-ski-jump-1121341.html Innsbruck’s futuristic new landmark is the Bergisel ski jump, known particularly as one of the venues for the international Vierschanzentournee ski jump competition. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:43:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/bergisel-ski-jump-1121341.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/nonseum-1121338.html A crazy village and a museum for inventions that nobody needs..... quirky rather than certifiable. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:19:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/nonseum-1121338.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/wachau-1121336.html A region which straddles the banks of the Danube, rich in history, blessed with a mild climate and outstanding white wines, the UNESCO cultural heritage site of Wachau is a magical land in every season. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:06:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/wachau-1121336.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/gruenau-im-almtal-1121332.html The region 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. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:39:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/gruenau-im-almtal-1121332.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/lanserhof-1121330.html Guests at this hotel can improve their wellbeing with an individually tailored program. The future of your sustained good health lies in Tirol. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:12:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/lanserhof-1121330.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/naturhotel-chesa-valisa-1121324.html Everything is 100% organic here, and there’s clean air, a bracing altitude, pristine nature and, if you so desire, a complete pampering program. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:42:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/naturhotel-chesa-valisa-1121324.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/pure-living-1121321.html Enjoy the luxuries of the good life – simply live in beautiful surroundings, eat and drink well and savour the landscape. A recipe for total relaxation. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:11:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/pure-living-1121321.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/naschmarkt-1121317.html A culinary voyage around the world takes not 80 days but minutes in Vienna’s Naschmarkt. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:02:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/naschmarkt-1121317.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/kamptal-gardens-1121312.html The gardens of the Kamptal have been especially blessed by nature and 19 unique oases of green can be visited in one of the most beautiful valleys in Lower Austria. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:51:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/kamptal-gardens-1121312.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/mohndorf-1121308.html A small village in the Waldviertel has devoted itself totally to the poppy: the inhabitants of Armschlag have even patented the unique Waldviertel grey poppy seed. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:40:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/mohndorf-1121308.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/bregenzerwald-1121305.html This valley, once completely covered by forest, lies between Lake Constance and the Arlberg and is the ideal destination for gourmet holidays amidst pristine nature. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:29:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/bregenzerwald-1121305.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/haus-hirt-1121300.html A stunningly located hideaway in the heart of the Alps combines the style of the 1920s with modern design. Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:16:00 GMT http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/haus-hirt-1121300.html http://www.austria.info/us/discover-austria/pixel-hotel-1121297.html The most unusual hotel in Linz: its rooms are located all over the city and can be found in former workshops, shops and even on a barge. 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