| Austria Guide | BAD GASTEIN |
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Bad Gastein in the Salzburgerland in Austria once was the place where Kings, Queens and the "Rich and Famous" went. It has always been famous of their healthy baths conta... |
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| Austria Guide | BAD ISCHL |
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At only 468 m altitude Bad Ischl with its 13.887 inhabitants combines noble tradition with fresh zest for life. Located by a mountain, by a river and near several skiing ... |
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| Austria Guide | VIENNA |
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Austria’s wonderful capital Vienna spreads along both sides of the “Blue” Danube (which, as the Viennese are certain to point out, is actually muddy brown) at the very fo... |
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| Austria Guide | WELS |
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Wels, a lovely small village with 60.000 inhabitants, is located in the heart of Austria, at the river Traun. Founded by the Romans as “Ovilava”, the city has a long and ... |
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AUSTRIA TO HOST GLOBAL WARMING MEETING |
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Austria Innsbruck - home to two Winter Olympics - is hosting a conference on how to cope with the warm winters and lackluster snowfall caused by globa... |
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WILDLIFE IN AUSTRIA |
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Wildlife in Austria includes many places and forests that the tourists would definitely like. Wildlife in Austria includes many animals and species th... |
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| ST. ANTON WARMLY WELCOMES YOU TO THE AUSTRIAN ALPS |
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The World Alpine Skiing Championships were held in this lovely Austrian ski resort in Tirol in 2001 and generous investments in conjunction with this ... |
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| WEATHER IN AUSTRIA |
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The weather in Austria is varied in the different parts of the country, though there are some predominant influences. The location of Austria in Alps ... |
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About Austria
Located in central Europe, Austria is a landlocked country bordered by the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy and Switzerland. The country was a centre of power in Europe at the time when it was ruled by the mighty Habsburgs. Although today it is relegated to being a minor player in the European Union, Austria offers some of the most impressive destinations on the Continent.
The capital Vienna was once the citadel of the Habsburgs who ruled the country for over 600 years. The city is an architectural gem and a centre of music from the medieval times. The Hofburg (Imperial Palace) and the adjoining Augustinian Church are two of the marvels of architecture. Other notable sights in Vienn...
