Austria

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Salzburg

Facts about Austria

Area: 83 857 sq. km

Population: 8 054 000

Capital: Vienna

Other major cities: Salzburg, Innsbruck, Linz, Graz, Klagenfurt

Currency: Euro (EUR)

Language: German

Telephone country code: 00 43

Time Zone: GMT + 1 hour

Austria TOP Destinations

Extending along the banks of the Danube River, Austria’s capital served for a long time as the seat of the Holy Roman Empire, and of the Habsburg-Hungarian Monarchy. Rich in historic monuments, Vienna is often also referred to as “The City of Music”. More...

Salzburg stands in a breathtaking setting and contains magnificent architectural treasures. The Baroque spires of the old town, with the fortress rising behind, are an unforgettable sight. The old town is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Salzburg owes its fame to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Sound of Music and the Festival. More...

Innsbruck is scenically squeezed between two impressive mountain chains in the heart of the Alps. The Imperial Palace, Ambras Palace, Ottoburg and the Wilten Basilica all tell of Innsbruck’s eventful past.  An absolute “must” on every visit to Innsbruck is a gondola ride up Seegrube (2000m) from where you enjoy spectacular views of the Inn valley and the surrounding mountains. More...

Hohe Tauern National Park

The Hohe Tauern National Park extends across the provinces of Salzburg, Tirol and Carinthia. With an area of 1,800 km² it is the largest national park in Central Europe and in the entire Alpine region. More...

Accommodation in Austria

Austria Timeshares

Austria is a country that simply exudes culture and recreational opportunities. Whether you're here to listen to an opera by native composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart or to ski on the spectacular slopes of the Austrian Alps, with Austria timeshares you'll have a luxurious place to rest your head at the end of the day. Save thousands on yearly vacation accommodations when you buy timeshares in Austria on the resale market, and enjoy delectable Austrian kaffee und kuchen – that's “coffee and cake” – every year! 

Hotels, Hostels, Pensions in Austria

Arlberg Hotels, Hostels
Axams Hotels, Hostels
Bad Aussee Hotels, Hostels
Bad Gastein Hotels, Hostels
Bad Ischl Hotels, Hostels
Bregenz Hotels, Hostels
Feldkirch Hotels, Hostels
Gerlos Hotels, Hostels
Graz Hotels, Hostels
Grunau im Almtal Hotels, Hostels
Innsbruck Hotels, Hostels
Kaprun Hotels, Hostels
Kirchberg Hotels, Hostels
Kirchdorf Hotels, Hostels
Kitzbuhel Hotels, Hostels
Klagenfurt Hotels, Hostels
Koetschach Mauthen Hotels, Hostels
Krems Hotels, Hostels
Kremsmuenster Hotels, Hostels
Leogang Hotels, Hostels
Linz Hotels, Hostels
Lofer Hotels, Hostels
Mieming Hotels, Hostels
Obertraun Hotels, Hostels
Reutte Hotels, Hostels
Salzburg Hotels, Hostels
Schladming Hotels, Hostels
Seefeld Hotels, Hostels
St Gilgen Hotels, Hostels
St Johann in Tirol Hotels, Hostels
Steinach am Brenner Hotels, Hostels
Vienna Hotels, Hostels
Voitsberg Hotels, Hostels
Zell am See Hotels, Hostels 

World Heritage Sites in Austria

Vienna

The historic centre of the city – which has been placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List -  is bounded by the “Ring” Boulevard, which follows course of the original city-walls. More...

Graz is dominated by the Schlossberg, a forested mountain which rises over the medieval town center and is crisscrossed with walks from all sides. At the top is a bell tower which formed part of the now demolished castle and once was the emblem of the city. More...