A dedication to everything Crystal, visitors to the Swarovski Crystal World at Wattens (near Innsbruck) are greeted by a large giant head flanked by the high mountains and with a waterfall cascading out of his mouth. Go through the giant’s mouth and there are 16 chambers of wonders… each the work of famous designers like… Read the full article
Austria Travel Guide You Need At Every Step
The mountain laden landlocked nation of Austria had always taken a neutral stand, shunning war and trying to create its own little haven of peace. The loveliness of this beautiful country is accentuated by its palatial constructs and castles nearly all of which are the creation of Habsburg monarchy.
You can have all sorts of experiences in Austria as it has a very diverse terrain. For summer holidays and the Austrian Alps experience head off to Fuschl, Mayrhofen, Kitzbuhel and Salzburg which are full of wonderful resorts. This country is known as the land of lakes and there are liquid wonders here like Lake Constance, Lake Neusiedler, Lake Achensee, Lake Wolfgang, Traunsee, Hallsttater See and so many more beauties.
Its major cities… the beautiful Vienna, lively Innsbruck, medieval Graz, musical Salzburg all offer entirely diverse and culturally rich experiences. Culturally this is a polite well-dressed country with fine manners and a finer taste of music and aesthetics. Greetings of Guten Tag reverberate in its streets and cafes and people shop for Mozart and Schubert C.D’s in music stores.
This is one of the top marriage and honeymoon destinations and that’s not surprising since it offers low marriage registration fees and ultra-romantic venues like Vienna. Incidentally this is one of the top hiking and cycling destinations too with numerous famous cycling routes.
To top it all Austria enjoys cool idyllic weather, a lively handicrafts culture, mouth-watering chocolate producers and a significantly lower cost of living in comparison to other European countries.
Here is a great starting point to explore Austria: About Austria Tourism
Also scroll through the articles that follow and get deeper insights into the various aspects of tourism in Austria.
Tyrolean Folk Art Museum: What To See & Do
Considered to be one of the best regional heritage museums in Europe, the Tyrolean Folk Art Museum is located beside the Hofkirche and across the street from Hofburg making up a fantastic trio of attractions that may well consume more than one day. Innsbruck was the haunt of royals and kings and their memorabilia fill… Read the full article
Golden Roof Innsbruck: What To See & Do
The Goldenes Dachl or the Golden Roof stands right in the middle of Innsbruck royal land. This was where the counts, dukes and members of royalty used to stay and most of the buildings around here are Goth / Renaissance style wonders. The Goldenes Dachl however overshadows all buildings… such is the brilliance of its… Read the full article
Hofburg Innsbruck: What To See & Do
What To Expect Besides the Schonbrunn Palace and the Vienna Hofburg, the Innsbruck Hofburg is one of the most prominent buildings of Austria (aesthetically as well as historically). 28 rooms shine like precious jewels in the 2,000 sq. meters of this palace. Much of what you see today in the Innsbruck Hofburg including the marvellous… Read the full article
Bergisel Ski Jump: What To See & Do
Bergisel Ski jump should be rightfully called Bergisel Sky Jump… after all daring ski jumpers and athletes who fly off the run in a daring arc seem to be flying off into the sky!! The most inspiring architectural highlight of Innsbruck towers over the entire cityscape and offers endless photography opportunities. Two Olympic Winter Games… Read the full article
Hofkirche Innsbruck: What To See & Do
The Innsbruck Hofkirche or the court church has been built to commemorate the royal lineage of Austria… specifically the members of the Christian Roman Empire. A great example of the German Goth Renaissance style, the church holds the elaborate cenotaph of Emperor Maximilian, as well as the ivory, inlaid silver chapel and the old and… Read the full article
Alpenzoo Innsbruck: What To See & Do
What To Expect Though the Alpenzoo is widely advertised as the largest alpine zoo in the world its size is not impressive to people who have been to several other zoos. The Alpenzoo is not the largest zoo that you will see but it’s probably the most ecologically significant. It’s involved in a wide range… Read the full article
Top Things To Do In Innsbruck
Nordkettenbahn (Cable Car) Visiting the Nordkette is different from visiting just another mountain range. For starters, this is one of the most accessible mountain ranges ever… and probably represents the single chance of conquering a peak to the thousands of people who are not climbers, hikers or particularly fit. In the Nordkette Cable Car the… Read the full article
Nordkette Cable Car Ride, Innsbruck
The Nordkette mountain is called the jewel of the Alps range and for good reason. The ‘North chain’ (literal translation of the name) is the single most striking impression about the city. The Nordkette/ north chain is also an integral part of the Karwendel Mountains that’s the biggest nature reserve in Austria. The reigning attraction… Read the full article
Innsbruck Tourism: Everything You Need To Know
A quaint slow-paced quiet city, buildings with Baroque & Rococo architectures that were built during the 17th and 18th centuries, snow-capped Alpine range guarding the city borders, and magnificent vistas of nature… this is what Innsbruck greets you with. Stroll along the cobblestone walkways lined with pastel buildings and enjoy the wonderful views of the… Read the full article
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