| When you say Austria you almost instantly think | | | | route between Passau and Vienna, following the |
| about winter sports and culture. These are the best | | | | Danube, is the most important cycle path in Austria |
| two words that can perfectly describe this attractive | | | | and even Europe. Thousands of cyclists gather here |
| country. Austria is located in Central Europe, | | | | each year during the summer to test themselves. |
| surrounded by Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, | | | | Austria's musical heritage draws each year thousands |
| Hungary, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Slovenia and Italy. | | | | of music lovers from all around the world. In Vienna |
| Austria is one of Europe's most well-known tourist | | | | or Salzburg tourists may entertain themselves by |
| destinations due to its historic cities, magnificent | | | | listening to classical music, jazz or world famous |
| mountain panoramas and superior ski resorts. Along | | | | operas. During summer, Austria hosts a great range |
| with Switzerland, Austria has been named Europe's | | | | of music festivals, for all tastes and ages. The most |
| winter sports capital. | | | | important music festival that takes place in Austria is |
| A tripper who is interested in seeing Austria should | | | | the Salzburg Festival. Beside this famous classical |
| make his homework regarding this country. There are | | | | music festival, Austria proud itself with a wide |
| several activities that one could be involved in while | | | | assortment of other music genres such as pop |
| seeing this country. There is something for each age | | | | festivals, rock festivals or folk festivals. |
| and taste. | | | | The cinematic culture of Austria should not be |
| First of all, people come to Austria for performing a | | | | ignored. A curious tourist might uncover great things |
| different variety of winter sports. Austria offers a | | | | about the Austrian cinema. The most renowned |
| great collection of ski resorts that are looking | | | | Austrian actor is beyond all doubts Arnold |
| forward to welcome you. It is crucial for Austria to | | | | Schwarzenegger, now the Governor of California. |
| have its tourism industry functioning as neat as | | | | A very important aspect of Austria is the fact that |
| possible. Therefore, Austria takes full advantage of | | | | here people put great emphasis on respect. You may |
| its winter sports tourists. However, it is important to | | | | see that Austrians can be very pushy while in public. |
| know that Austrian resorts are mostly medium-sized, | | | | People generally take this as extremely unfriendly. |
| in contrast with those in Switzerland and France. This | | | | Don't let yourself be tricked by this; it's a sign of |
| fact has both advantages and disadvantages. What | | | | simplicity and formality, two very appreciated qualities |
| could be a disadvantage for those seeking for a | | | | in Austria. |
| luxury resort, represents a great advantage for the | | | | Austria is a great place to visit. If you ever get the |
| tourists interested in cheaper, cozier and friendlier | | | | opportunity of taking a trip to Austria, don't have |
| resorts. | | | | any doubts. Just pack your bags and book a flight to |
| Another attraction that might get you interested is | | | | this great country. You will definitely be left |
| the influential Austrian cycle touring. There are | | | | speechless by its beauty, its people and its |
| famous routes that go along the largest rivers. The | | | | attractions. |