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Visiting Austria? Read brief travel information about the country
Austria is a country famous for its historical buildings, world-class museums and galleries, breathtaking scenery, magnificent mountains and established hiking trails. Visitors in search of culture can find frequent reminders of the once-powerful Hapsburgs, who dominated central Europe for seven centuries.
Austria is a landlocked country and shares its borders with Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, Hungary, Slovenia and Italy.
Nearly half of the country is covered by forests. The vegetation changes according to the climate: the lower regions are densely wooded, with fir predominating above 1600ft and giving way to larch and stone-pine beyond 4000ft; the Alpine foothills consist predominantly of arable land and grassland (above 2000ft).
The climate in Austria can be characterized as temperate Central European with 4 seasons. Hot summers are cooled at night. Winters are cold, below freezing in January and February. The ski season in the Alps lasts from December to April but the mountains are a sought after destination also for hikers and climbers over the summer when the weather is usually warm and bright.
The official currency is Euro. 1 USD =0,75 Euro
Austria is famous first of all for its skiing regions. Architectural reaches are also a great attraction for numerous tourists that come to discover Austria.
Austria's beautiful Baroque capital, Vienna, is magnificent with its ornate Opera House and the former imperial residence of the Hapsburg. Vienna is a city of music and it is difficult not to be moved by a Brahms lullaby or a Strauss waltz. Most of the city's tourist attractions are within the largely pedestrianized inner city area which was once enclosed by the city walls. Choose Vienna accommodation rentals to enjoy the scenery infused with the grand imperial spirit in the form of magnificent palaces and grand mansions.
A picturesque surrounded by mountains setting hosts the city of Salzburg. It is the home town of Mozart and Baroque. Accommodations for rent in Salzburg are located near the charming churches, squares, houses and fountains that will make your stay unforgettable and tours easy to explore on foot.
The country of cultural and social present is ready to be explored by you. Austria vacation rentals can be listed free on gulivers.com
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