Austria Vacation Destinations

Austria is a landlocked country in central Europe rich in history and culture. The population of Austria is over 8 million who reside in an area covering 88,872 square kilometers. As with the most of modern day Europe, Austria's currency is the Euro. Its capital is Vienna and has around 1.7 million inhabitants; other well popular tourist destinations for visitors include Salzburg and the various ski resorts.

Vienna has a rich history of culture and architecture which is guaranteed to keep visitors intrigued for their entire vacation. Whilst staying in a Vienna bed and breakfast accommodation, visitors can encroach into the city and explore its architectural genius which boasts a wide variety of styles and influences such as classicist and art nouveau with a nice blend of modern buildings. Vienna is also a hub for its long standing tradition in the fields of music, theater and opera, the Burg Theater is in particular a great attraction for theater lovers. Vienna is also well known for its opera houses where classical concerts take place throughout the year, it really is a privilege to attend one of these spectacular concerts. Many flamboyant Viennese balls take place in the city; in particular the State Opera building hosts the official annual ball. Vienna also has numerous museums for visitors to enjoy, devoting themselves to fine art, architecture, culture, music or even individuals. Staying in a Vienna apartment rental building in the heart of the city is a big advantage for tourists.

Salzburg is another beautiful Austrian city boasting some of the best examples of baroque architecture in the world. It is well known for its stunning setting as it is overlooked by the towering Alps. Throughout the city there are cultural, historical and architectural sights to visit, not to mention the variety of museums and interesting locations. Salzburg bed and breakfast accommodations make visitors feel at home in this fantastic city.

If sightseeing and city vacations are not your thing, don't worry as Austria has some of Europe's best ski resorts. Thousands of tourists every year take to the slopes and stay in nearby locations such as Zell am See. This aspect of Austria gives them a whole new look and two sides to a great country. Zell am See cabin rentals and Zell am See bed and breakfast accommodations make you feel at home so you can get on and enjoy your skiing.

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