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     © Almdorf Seinerzeit

    Almdorf Seinerzeit

    Vacation in a mountain hut? Behind the authentic Alpine ambience of the Almdorf Seinerzeit, perched high up in Carinthia’s Nockberge, guests encounter a great deal of privacy and even more luxury.

    Learn more about Almdorf Seinerzeit in Patergassen
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    Waldklause Exterior © Naturhotel Waldklause

    Naturhotel Waldklause

    When a hotel is voted “Europe’s most beautiful environmentally-friendly hotel” for the third year in a row by an expert jury of the German travel magazine “Geo Saison”, it must be something special. And it is: the Waldklause!

    Learn more about Naturhotel Waldklause in Längenfeld
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    A mountain walk on the Adlerweg

    The feeling of boundless freedom.

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    Walking in Austria

    Where exercise excites all the senses

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    Walking through vineyards

    The many routes to pleasure.

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    Exhibition „Mountains, a mysterious passion“

    As a fascinating counterpoint to the historic Imperial Apartments of the Hofburg Innsbruck, a special show in a modern exhibition space one level below examines the subject of Alpinism.

    Exhibition „Mountains, a mysterious passion“
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     © Steiermark Tourismus - Jungwirth

    Open-Air Museum Stübing

    Austria’s rural history comes alive at one of the largest open-air museums in Europe. Take a stroll through beautiful pastoral landscapes and admire more than 100 historic farm buildings from all over Austria.

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    Wien Museum, Karlsplatz © Österreich Werbung/Diejun

    Vienna Walks & Talks

    Meet Vienna Walks & Talks, a family-run and highly specialized tour company founded by Dr. Brigitte Timmermann, and let them take you on their out of the ordinary sightseeing tours that make you discover the more hidden treasures of Vienna in a rather unconventional way.

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    The Schlossberg of Graz

    There are numerous fables surrounding the “Schlossberg”, the city mountain of Graz. It is the only rock formation on an otherwise large plain. As such, it not only sparked people’s imaginations, but it was also the perfect place to settle and build impressive fortifications.

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    Nationalpark Hohe Tauern

    Over three hundred glaciers, ten thousand animal species and countless jaw-dropping vistas make the Alps' largest nature reserve also its most memorable. Cultural artifacts and natural wonders compete for your attention. The National Park Center -- open daily -- makes for a perfect base camp as you set out to explore this magnificent Austrian treasure.

    Learn more about the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern
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    Krimml Waterfalls

    Enjoy a spectacular hike to Austria’s highest waterfalls. The three stages of the hike, starting in the village of Krimml, take you to ever more spectacular views of the falls and the surrounding countryside. Bring your camera and capture the most beautiful section of the falls!

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    Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna © Österreich Werbung / Peter Burgstaller

    Start planning your next Austria vacation

    A vacation in Austria gets you close to nature and allows you to get to know the people and the wonderful traditions. Austria's landscapes are incredibly varied and the options are endless. Be it a relaxing walk or experiencing the great outdoors in the Austrian Alps. Keep in mind that you are never far from historic city centers, cultural events and gourmet restaurant.

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    Healing power out of nature: the “Speik”

    In the Nock mountains, located in Carinthia grows a worldwide unique medical plant. Its special scent and its exceptional healing power can be discovered by hikers strolling in the mountains.

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    Austrian Ski Holiday © ANTO/Frankhauser

    Nature & Adventure

    A 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 biking along Austria's great rivers. Don't forget: you are never far from historic cities, cultural events and gourmet restaurant.

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    Eco-Friendly Vacations

    Choose Naturidyll Hotels and 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.

    About Naturidyll Hotels
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    Grosses Walsertal

    Grosses Walsertal Biosphere Reserve

    Grosses Walsertal in Vorarlberg is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The credo for its people is: “Use nature without harming it”.

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    Enjoying the sunset in Salzburg

    Walking & Hiking packages

    There are numerous ways to explore a country, but none as intimate and personal as taking the time to enjoy your vacation destination on foot. Walking in Austria will get you close to nature and allow you to get to know the people and the wonderful traditions of Austria.
    Packages start as low as Euro 665.

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    Station of the Nordkettenbahn, Innsbruck © Stefan Dauth

    Innsbruck

    Past and future meet in the heart of the Alps, where 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.

    Find out more about Innsbruck
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    Lake Constance in Vorarlberg

    Bregenz

    Vorarlberg’s capital is beautifully located at Lake Constance, Central Europe’s third largest lake. It offers a dense cultural program coupled with a wide range of outdoor activities.

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    Observing deers in the National Park Donau-Auen

    Fauna and Flora

    Austria's topographic diversity accounts for a great variety of flora and fauna, including endemic species that are under protection.

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    Enjoying the sunset in Salzburg

    Walk Austria's Alps

    There are numerous ways to explore and experience a destination but none as intimate and personal as taking the time to enjoy your vacation destination on foot. Walking and hiking in Austria will get you close to nature and allow you to get to know the people and the wonderful traditions in Austria.

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    Naturhotel Kleinwalsertal

    Everything is 100% organic here, and there’s clean air, a bracing altitude, pristine nature and, if you so desire, a complete pampering program.

    Learn more about the Naturhotel Chesa Valisa in the Kleinwalsertal
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    Poppy field in Lower Austria

    Mohndorf

    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.

    Learn more about Mohndorf in Armschlag
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    Käsespätzle

    Macaroni & cheese - Austrian style
    This hearty dish is served in Austria's alpine huts and tastes especially good after a walk in crisp mountain air.

    Learn how to make authentic Käsespätzle
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    Königsee to Hochkönig Hiking Tour

    Idyllic, mystic and singular, the blue-green lake Königssee is embedded into grand mountain scenery. See the sun rising over the steep rocks of the Stony Sea is really worth the effort.

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    A chalet in Salzburg

    Mountain Dining Experience

    Anyone wishing to experience the mountains around Innsbruck by night in a pleasantly comfortable and above all tasty way should certainly not miss a trip up to the Seegrube or Muttereralm near Innsbruck.

    Dine in the Austrian Alps
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    "Almabtrieb" celebration in Wildschönau, Tyrol

    Cattle procession

    The second Saturday of September is the setting of a very traditional event in the Tirolean village Jerzens. After 2 1/2 months the cows come home from the alpine pastures, the cow bells ring and everybody celebrates the return of the cattle.

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    Igls. Austria special

    It's no coincidence that Igls is known as the hiking village. Sitting on a glacial plateau at 3,000 feet above sea level and only 2 1/2 miles from Innsbruck, an Igl's visitor has everything available from their hotel door. The area boasts miles and miles of carefully maintained walking and hiking trails, with guests led by certified hiking guides from one of Austria's most prestigious hiking organizations.

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    Salzkammergut Sampler

    Lush green pastures, the tinkling of cowbells, crystal clear brooks teeming with trout and villages with intricate murals and wooden balconies. Too much of a cliché to be true? We don't think so. Come and see for yourself!

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    World Heritage Hiking Tour of the Salzkammergut

    Since December 1997 the "Hallstatt Dachstein/Salzkammergut" region in Austria has joined the list of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites. We invite you to discover this great part of Austria with us.

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     © Zell am See-Kaprun

    7 Resort Hike in the Austrian Alps

    Everything you expect from a perfect walking vacation, you will find on this picturesque tour through the Alpbach Valley: beautiful scenery, charming accommodation and walks amid rolling pastures and authentic flower villages.

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    Fishing in the National Park Donau-Auen

    National Parks in Austria

    Austria has six National parks, almost 60 nature preserves and „nature parks“, about 35 „hot spots“ for bird-watching, 20 Alpine gardens and many other opportunities to admire nature in its undisturbed, pristine beauty

    Learn more about national parks in Austria
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     © TVB Tux-Finkenberg, Ferienregion Hochkönig, Steiermark Tourismus/Eisenschink

    Summer Fun in Austria

    A vacation in Austria gets you close to nature and allows you to get to know the people and the wonderful traditions of Austria. Austria's landscapes are incredibly varied and the options are endless. Be it a walk through Austria's Alps or biking along Austria's great rivers. Keep in mind that you are never far from historic city centers, cultural events and gourmet restaurant.

    Learn more about a summer vacation in Austria
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    Looking for a great travel experience?

    We have partnered with a number of tour operators and selected great trips to Austria's cities as well as our beautiful countryside. Wheather you would like to bike along great rivers, hike in the beautiful Alps, or just enjoy Austria's majestic cities...

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