General information about Austria

Austria - the ski country in Europe. The average height of the Alps is 900 m, the maximum point - Mount Grossglockner (3797 m), which is also one of Europe's largest glaciers Pastures. Besides the mountains, springs and clear lakes, tourists are attracted numerous historical monuments, world music capital Salzburg, ancient castles and churches, as well as poetic alpine village of Tyrol. On the whole world izrestny Opera Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and music festivals in the country.
 
Climate Austria

The climate is temperate continental rolling, heavily depends on the height above sea level. Summers are warm and sunny, the warmest months - July and August (approximately +20 ° C). Winters are mild, with frequent snowfalls. The coldest winter month - January: the temperature in the valleys drop to -2 ° C, in the mountain areas to -14 ° C. Can be divided into two tourist seasons: summer (July-August) and winter (Christmas).

Money Austria

The national currency - the euro. It is better to buy euros before the trip, not to lose time and interest at play.
1EUR = 7.5 UAH

Austrian tradition
 
Austria - the country of perfect purity. In rural areas (especially in the mountains) is unusually tidy house, they seemed to have just painted. In summer, all rural houses decorated outside with flowers in boxes and pots. Austrians are investing a lot of money and time in their homes and called the house a second skin. In the household, regardless of the level of education, welfare, or the size of living space, many follow the principle of "do it yourself" (up to the self-repair the roof.) Another feature of the nation - the love of the traditional costume ("Trachten"). Cute "Dirndl" (long dress with puffed sleeves and apron) or elegant men's jacket gray with green trim are now indicators of good taste and emphasize individuality. Austrians are able to create for themselves and for visitors holiday atmosphere. In addition to official state events, in every major city or region of Austria celebrate their own.

Austrian cuisine
 
Austrian cuisine is very traditional and are quite different in different lands of the country. The main meat dish is the famous Viennese schnitzel - fried in breadcrumbs with a soft piece of veal, surely closing edge dish, served with vegetable salad. National food symbolizes Kaiser omelet (air pie whipped eggs), fried chicken "bakhun" boiled beef "tafelshpits" trout fillets, pasta with cheese "kasnokken" and cheese soup, carp, Serbian, dried ham and soft goose liver . A variety of dishes made from sauerkraut, for example dumplings with sauerkraut "krotspattsn" and roast "hoarneystnidey." According to the number of sweet Viennese cuisine has no equal. In addition to the traditional apple pie "apfelshtrudel" world-famous chocolate "zahertorten" rum cake "gugelhupf" sweet souffle "Salzburger nokkerln" baked in egg white bread with jam and sugar "Arme Ritter", apricot dumplings "marilenknedl" Viennese pancakes, cakes and pastries.

Attractions Austria

Vienna
 
The former residence of the emperors of the Habsburg family is extremely rich in works of art and history. Of particular interest are the palaces of Vienna Hofburg (treasury with imperial crowns), Schönbrunn (imperial summer residence) and Belvedere (palace and gardens of Prince Eugene of Savoy). Karlskirche is the most important Viennese baroque church. Town Hall, built in the period from 1872 to 1883, is Neo-Gothic style. In Vienna, the world-famous Museum of Fine Arts, the exhibition is a family picture of Bruegel, the famous Italian, German and Dutch artists and a collection of jewelry and art objects of the Holy Roman Empire. Vienna is famous for its parks and: Stadtpark, Belvedere Park, Park XVIII century and the world's oldest zoo (founded in 1752) near the Schönbrunn Palace. Stand out from the monasteries of the Benedictine Abbey (founded around 1155) and the Capuchin Monastery (founded in 1618).

Salzburg
 
Salzburg is known primarily as the home of the brilliant composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. At University Square, opposite Kolleginkirhe, a house 9, where in 1756, and Mozart was born. The main facade of the building on the street Getreidegasse (Getreidegasse) has undergone profound changes, but part of the house, facing the square, has retained its original appearance. Interior of the building corresponds to the era of Mozart's only ballroom. About Mozart also recalls Viennese garden pavilions belonging composer librettist Schikaneder. Here maestro working on "Magic Flute." In 1873, the pavilions was presented to Salzburg, and today you can see it for Mirabell Garden, the Shvartsshtrasse (Schwarzstrasse). One of the symbols is Salzburg Hohensalzburg Fortress. Her story begins in the XI century, when on the mountain there was a first wooden fortress. Soon there were a stone wall, and then for six centuries, the fortress is continuously expanded and rebuilt. Its final form, which has survived to the present day, the castle was in the XVI century, when it became an indestructible bulwark of Catholicism during the Thirty Years War. Glorified the city and magnificent churches. For example, the Salzburg Cathedral, CAUTERETS was baptized by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Graz
 
Graz - the capital of the province of Styria. The locals are very proud to be born here, Arnold Schwarzenegger. The main treasure of the city is the largest in Europe, the architectural ensemble of the Middle Ages, on the left bank of the river Mur. Also noteworthy, the former imperial residence Schlosberg, Castle Eggenberg, the available 365 windows (the number of days in a year), the Cathedral of the XV century, the palace Zaurau, basil Mariatrost (XVIII c.) And the Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II. Graz is particularly good in the summer, during various festivals. For example, "Shtiriarta" - festival of classical music or "Totenshtirii", whose program consists of exhibitions and concerts.

Linz

Linz is situated on the Danube River and is the third largest city in Austria. The city's name comes from the old-Roman Kastell Lentia, which was built around 410 BC. e. as an important military point on the border with the Germans. In 1489, Friedrich III chose Linz imperial residence, and the city was this status 5 years. The historic city center is well preserved to this day. The current "Landschtrasse" - an old road that went through the foothills of the Alps to the north. In 1260, where the street comes to the Danube, the area has been laid - the future of the city center. Town hall, castle, monastery "Ursulinerhof" Landhaus and form a harmonious ensemble with beautiful houses. Linz is the spiritual core of St. Martin Church - the oldest functioning church in Austria, built on the place of worship of the Celts. Excavations have found room with pillars, which was part of the royal dwelling korollingov. Inside the church you can see the stones with inscriptions made by the Romans, and the oven at the time. In addition, an interesting picture of the Volta de Santa Lucca, depicting the face of the Savior (1440).

Innsbruck
 
Innsbruck - the capital of the Tyrol, the most interesting from the point of view of the ski area in Austria. In the suburb of Innsbruck has 6 ski areas, among which the most popular Ekzamer Lizum and Stubai Glacier. Lovers of architecture should look Fyurstenburg castle (XV c.), The Franciscan Cathedral (XVI c.) And the former Imperial Palace (XVII c.).

Wattens

The town of Wattens is best known, underground caves, where each day blossom fairy Swarovski Crystal Planet. Here you can see the largest and the smallest crystals in the world and a wall made of 12 tons of sparkling crystal stones. In the shopping center selling exquisite gifts of Swarovski crystal with silver and crystal gifts. Outside there is a beautiful park for walks, games and discoveries, created by many famous artists.