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Graz
For centuries now the original town centre, nestled at the foot of the Schlossberg with its famous Clock Tower, has been a repository of the architectural styles of each era, from Gothic, Renaissance and baroque to historical eclecticism and Jugendstil. For a vivid insight into life in the Middle Ages, visit the renowned Armoury. Yet each of the lanes and streets of the Old Town also bear witness to the long-standing cultural pre-eminence of a city which, though its political heyday was short-lived, has always fostered a way of life in which art and culture set the tone.
Graz Tourism
Hallstatt - Dachstein/Salzkammergut
At the heart of the legendary Salzkammergut, a gem of a very special kind lies at the foot of the mighty Dachstein. The historic cultural landscape encompassing the towns of Hallstatt, Gosau, Obertraun and Bad Goisern forms the nucleus of the Inner Salzkammergut, which looks back on three and a half thousand years of continuous cultural heritage. Salt has been extracted here since the middle of the Bronze Age, accounting for the local people's prosperity. Discover the charming architecture with its typical wooden ornamentation, and experience the energy of living tradition.
Inneres Salzkammergut
Lake Neusiedler See
At Central Europe’s largest steppe lake, Puszta and reed belts converge and romantic vineyards blend with the distant horizon. Nominated by both Austria and Hungary, the cross-border region extends from the lowlands to the Lake and its expansive reed belt to picturesque towns, magnificent vineyards and wide pastures on which cattle and white burros graze. Archaeological monuments, lime sandstone quarries, antique sanctuaries, farmyards and castles are witness to an impressive settlement history –Lake Neusiedler See has always been a melting pot of cultures.
Lake Neusiedler See
Salzburg
Salzburg, located at the heart of Europe, owes its world fame to the incomparable charm of its urban architectural design, the scenic beauty of its environment and the decree of fate that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born here in the year 1756. Wealth and prosperity can be traced back to the centuries long trade with salt, the “white gold”. Proceeds from the trade made it possible for the prince archbishops to build a city which, due to its Italian character, its numerous sacral buildings and its special atmosphere was also called "Rome of the North".
Salzburg
Schönbrunn
The summer residence of the Habsburgs with the world-famous zoo forms the high point of each Vienna visit. The imperial palace of Schönbrunn with its outhouses and extensive grounds constitutes one of Europe's outstanding cultural and artistic monuments from the Baroque Age. A tour of the Palace with its opulent State Rooms affords an insight into the lifestyle of Baroque rulers. The Gloriette, located above the Palace, has a panorama terrace which offers a truly ‘imperial’ view over Vienna. Schönbrunn Zoo, one of Europe's oldest and finest zoological gardens, is run according to modern scientific guidelines. Another highlight in the Palace grounds, the fascinating Palm House, is notable both for its architecture and for its collection of exotic plants.
Schönbrunn
Semmering Railway
The most spectacular road from Vienna into the south of Austria leads via railway into the region of the "magic mountain” Semmering. In 1841, Minister of State Karl Friedrich Kuebeck commissioned the construction of a railroad to Trieste. The Venetian civil engineer Carlo di Ghega was entrusted with the planning, and it was under his direction that the railroad was constructed over the almost 1000 meter high mountain pass - then the highest altitude reached by a railway line anywhere in the world - in the remarkably short time of six years, between 1848 and 1856. At the time, this daring project was acclaimed as a harmonious blend of technology and nature, and has remained so to this day. Today the region Semmering-Rax-Schneeberg ranks among the classical holiday destinations of Europe. A dense network of mountain railways, huts and alpine activities ideally supplement the range of traditional accommodation in every category.
Wachau
The Wachau accounts for only a brief stretch of the Danube's total course (22 out of 1,740 miles). Nevertheless, it is a region immensely rich in scenic diversity, outstanding cultural monuments, and fine ensembles of historic architecture in the small towns that line the river banks. The characteristic culture that makes the Wachau so distinctive is a blend of natural beauty - the meandering river itself, the wooded riverside meadows, and the rugged cliffs - and man-made attractions like the terraced vineyards, the unique villages and farms, the abbeys, castles and ancient ruins. A special feature of this landscape is its succession of ravishing views afforded by the various buildings perched on the steep banks: from Melk Abbey and Schönbühel Palace, the ruined castles of Aggstein, Dürnstein and Hinterhaus to Göttweig Abbey surmounting a hilltop and visible from far and wide.
Wachau
Vienna Old Town
Vienna’s historical centre in its closeness is among the nicest historical sites in Europe. Three epochs shape the face of the former city of residence of the Habsburg emperor: The Middle Ages with the gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral; the Baroque Period, whose most important heir is represented by the Hofburg with its luxuriant domes; and the Ringstrassen era of the late 19th century, where in place of the city wall magnificent structures, such as the State Opera and the Art History Museum, were built. The numerous churches, palaces and parks, as well as the affluent rulers’ wealth of collections contribute, too, to the imperial flair of Vienna’s Old Town. Equally inextricably linked to Vienna’s Old Town are the culinary pleasures of the Viennese cuisine, the comfort of the coffee houses and nostalgic shopping in former purveyors to the imperial court.
Vienna Tourism
For centuries now the original town centre, nestled at the foot of the Schlossberg with its famous Clock Tower, has been a repository of the architectural styles of each era, from Gothic, Renaissance and baroque to historical eclecticism and Jugendstil. For a vivid insight into life in the Middle Ages, visit the renowned Armoury. Yet each of the lanes and streets of the Old Town also bear witness to the long-standing cultural pre-eminence of a city which, though its political heyday was short-lived, has always fostered a way of life in which art and culture set the tone.
Graz Tourism
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At the heart of the legendary Salzkammergut, a gem of a very special kind lies at the foot of the mighty Dachstein. The historic cultural landscape encompassing the towns of Hallstatt, Gosau, Obertraun and Bad Goisern forms the nucleus of the Inner Salzkammergut, which looks back on three and a half thousand years of continuous cultural heritage. Salt has been extracted here since the middle of the Bronze Age, accounting for the local people's prosperity. Discover the charming architecture with its typical wooden ornamentation, and experience the energy of living tradition.
Inneres Salzkammergut
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At Central Europe’s largest steppe lake, Puszta and reed belts converge and romantic vineyards blend with the distant horizon. Nominated by both Austria and Hungary, the cross-border region extends from the lowlands to the Lake and its expansive reed belt to picturesque towns, magnificent vineyards and wide pastures on which cattle and white burros graze. Archaeological monuments, lime sandstone quarries, antique sanctuaries, farmyards and castles are witness to an impressive settlement history –Lake Neusiedler See has always been a melting pot of cultures.
Lake Neusiedler See
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Salzburg, located at the heart of Europe, owes its world fame to the incomparable charm of its urban architectural design, the scenic beauty of its environment and the decree of fate that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born here in the year 1756. Wealth and prosperity can be traced back to the centuries long trade with salt, the “white gold”. Proceeds from the trade made it possible for the prince archbishops to build a city which, due to its Italian character, its numerous sacral buildings and its special atmosphere was also called "Rome of the North".
Salzburg
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The summer residence of the Habsburgs with the world-famous zoo forms the high point of each Vienna visit. The imperial palace of Schönbrunn with its outhouses and extensive grounds constitutes one of Europe's outstanding cultural and artistic monuments from the Baroque Age. A tour of the Palace with its opulent State Rooms affords an insight into the lifestyle of Baroque rulers. The Gloriette, located above the Palace, has a panorama terrace which offers a truly ‘imperial’ view over Vienna. Schönbrunn Zoo, one of Europe's oldest and finest zoological gardens, is run according to modern scientific guidelines. Another highlight in the Palace grounds, the fascinating Palm House, is notable both for its architecture and for its collection of exotic plants.
Schönbrunn
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The most spectacular road from Vienna into the south of Austria leads via railway into the region of the "magic mountain” Semmering. In 1841, Minister of State Karl Friedrich Kuebeck commissioned the construction of a railroad to Trieste. The Venetian civil engineer Carlo di Ghega was entrusted with the planning, and it was under his direction that the railroad was constructed over the almost 1000 meter high mountain pass - then the highest altitude reached by a railway line anywhere in the world - in the remarkably short time of six years, between 1848 and 1856. At the time, this daring project was acclaimed as a harmonious blend of technology and nature, and has remained so to this day. Today the region Semmering-Rax-Schneeberg ranks among the classical holiday destinations of Europe. A dense network of mountain railways, huts and alpine activities ideally supplement the range of traditional accommodation in every category.
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The Wachau accounts for only a brief stretch of the Danube's total course (22 out of 1,740 miles). Nevertheless, it is a region immensely rich in scenic diversity, outstanding cultural monuments, and fine ensembles of historic architecture in the small towns that line the river banks. The characteristic culture that makes the Wachau so distinctive is a blend of natural beauty - the meandering river itself, the wooded riverside meadows, and the rugged cliffs - and man-made attractions like the terraced vineyards, the unique villages and farms, the abbeys, castles and ancient ruins. A special feature of this landscape is its succession of ravishing views afforded by the various buildings perched on the steep banks: from Melk Abbey and Schönbühel Palace, the ruined castles of Aggstein, Dürnstein and Hinterhaus to Göttweig Abbey surmounting a hilltop and visible from far and wide.
Wachau
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Vienna’s historical centre in its closeness is among the nicest historical sites in Europe. Three epochs shape the face of the former city of residence of the Habsburg emperor: The Middle Ages with the gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral; the Baroque Period, whose most important heir is represented by the Hofburg with its luxuriant domes; and the Ringstrassen era of the late 19th century, where in place of the city wall magnificent structures, such as the State Opera and the Art History Museum, were built. The numerous churches, palaces and parks, as well as the affluent rulers’ wealth of collections contribute, too, to the imperial flair of Vienna’s Old Town. Equally inextricably linked to Vienna’s Old Town are the culinary pleasures of the Viennese cuisine, the comfort of the coffee houses and nostalgic shopping in former purveyors to the imperial court.
Vienna Tourism
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