Austria Holidays
An important part of Europe’s artistic and cultural heritage, Austria is an ideal environment to expand your intellectual horizons in, whilst simultaneously viewing some truly outstanding structures and experiencing once in a lifetime events that you will treasure forever.
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Austria Holidays
Starting with Austria’s homage to classical music, the Hofburg Orchestra of Vienna pays regular homage to great works originally scored by Johan Strauss and Mozart, performing to thousands of eager connoisseurs most nights throughout the summer months in the halls of the Imperial Palace. Consisting of about 40 professional musicians and 4 international soloists, every rendition is exemplary and a real treat for the ears. After a night of high - class entertainment and performances we suggest you let your hair down at the (optional) wine village dinner, where the drinks flow all night and the snacks and bites are plentiful. If you get the chance, be sure to check out the Palace of Schönbrunn and Prater with its giant wheel – a source of amusement for adults and children alike.
Austria Holidays
Looking around, you’ll be mesmerised by the powerful Parliament building, the towering Town Hall and of course St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where thousands congress and pay pilgrimage.
Afterwards, why not take an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace and the famous Prater Amusement Park, great fun for all the family!
If you would prefer a tranquil, peaceful day out, try a relaxing stroll through the scenic and historic town centre of Zell am See, where the towns tranquil lakeside flower gardens and quaint cobbled streets greet you, enchanting you into a world of fantasy.
If a gentle stroll is a little bit too slow a pace for you then we recommend a pacy yet thoroughly enjoyable journey through the Karwendel Mountains on the Gisela Train between Zell am See and Achnesee. This breathtaking voyage takes you through lush, verdant meadows, sparkling streams and lavish lakes, all set to the backdrop of the soaring mountain range. Believe us; when you are thundering through here, you will feel you have returned to nature itself, such is the variety of wildlife on offerl
Austria Holidays
Keeping with the mountainous theme, Zell am See is home to the Grossglockner, the highest peak in Austria and home to several magnificent glaciers, including the five-mile-long Pasterze Glacier. This and other huge mountains can be seen from the carriage windows of the Zillertal train, the second scenic train journey available to you to take through Fűgen to the beautiful Ziller Valley to the pretty little town of Mayrhofen, a thoroughly charming rustic affair. Here, you can explore the town and many craft shops selling ornate woodcarvings and locally produced clothes, ideal as souvenir gifts.
Austria Holidays
Finally, for the fan of historical architecture, the town of Salzburg reveals a fine array of Renaissance and Baroque architectural structures, joined together by a spider’s web of quaint cobbled streets leading to many an ornate church. The Baroque style city consisting of churches, squares and fountains lies in the shadow of Monchsberg mountain along the Salzach river, making for an impressive ‘medieval’ looking landscape that harks back to times of yore. Topped off by the impressive overbearing 11th-century Hohensalzburg Castle atop a rock cliff, Salzburg is a quintessentially old fashioned Austrian town worthy of your undivided attention.
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