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    Austria combines a truly unique variety of landscapes, climatic conditions and flora. At a latitude of 42deg north, the climate is moderate and generally agreeable. There are about 9,000 lakes in Austria, of which 5,000 are natural and 4,000 are man-made.

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    Reedsee Lake, Gastein Magic Mountain, Semmering

    Austria - Basic Facts Parade in Innsbruck


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    © Innsbruck Tourismus
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    Area: 83,858 km²

    Population: 8.2 million

    Capital: Vienna

    Language: German is spoken as a first language by 98% of the


    Austrian population. English is by far the leading second language in the
    educational system and is widely spoken. Visa: Austria is one of the Schengen states, so travellers to Austria
    must apply for a Schengen Visa. Telephone numbers of local Austrian
    Topography: Austria combines a truly unique variety of landscapes, climatic Embassies are:
    conditions and flora. Austria’s landscapes range from the peaks of the Alps • In United Arab Emirates: (+971/2) 67 66 611
    to hill country and plains. Its highest mountain is the Grossglockner (3,797 • In Saudi Arabia: (+966/1) 480 12 17
    metres / 12,530 feet). Its longest river is the Danube, which flows through • In Kuwait (also for Bahrain and Qatar): (+965) 25 52 532
    Austria for a length of 350 kilometres (220 miles). There are about 9,000 • In Oman: (+968) 24 793 135
    lakes in Austria, of which 5,000 are natural and 4,000 are man-made.
    Rail travel: The Austrian Federal Railways operates a total network
    Climate: At a latitude of 42° north, the climate is moderate and stretching over 5,800 kilometres. Trains are generally on time and of a
    generally agreeable. In summer the temperature ranges from 15ºC (night) very high standard, with carriages available in 1st and 2nd class. There are
    to 27ºC (day). frequent direct connections serving Austrian cities and connections to all
    neighbouring countries.
    How to get there: Austria can easily be reached by plane. Austrian
    Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways and China Air (from Abu Dhabi) all Car hire: Facilities are available at all international airports in larger cities
    operate direct services between Vienna and the Gulf. Munich Airport is and at most of the major railway stations.
    well connected to every major city in the Middle East. From Munich the
    trip to Austria takes 1½ hours by bus or train. More information: www.austria.info Email: info@austria.info

    Austria. You’ve arrived!


    Introduction
    Hochosterwitz, Carinthia Zell am See

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    Waterfall at Golling
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    A Perfect Holiday
    “Austria can take pride in its outstanding natural beauty and spectacular
    scenery; crystal clear lakes with drinking quality water, surrounded by
    deep green hills and magnificent mountains. Wooded hills rising out of lush
    farmland, Alpine peaks reaching for the sky, peaceful pastures and quaint
    villages resting at their feet as well as many vineyards, ancient castles
    and grand abbeys.
    The towns are as varied as the landscape; beautiful cities with architectural
    sites from the last four centuries, narrow, cobblestone lanes, wide squares,
    market towns that have barely changed since the Middle Ages, mountain
    villages with neat little houses, and flowers overflowing from
    their balconies.
    Austria’s rich musical and cultural heritage has over the years produced
    an array of internationally acclaimed opera, theatre and music festivals
    throughout the year. Every January, the Mozart Festival is held in Salzburg;
    May/June sees the Vienna Festival while in July/August, the Salzburger
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    Dr. Petra Stolba, CEO Austrian National Tourist Office


    Festspiele and Bregenz Festival, held on a floating stage on Lake Constance,

    Austria. You’ve arrived!


    Grossglockner Giant Ferris Wheel in Vienna
    Introduction

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    Salzburg

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    Alpine pasture near Annaberg SalzburgerLand


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    are not to be missed. The Haydn Festival in Eisenstadt, the Schubertiade Finally, do not forget to experience the Austrian ‘Gemütlichkeit’! Meet the
    Festival in Vorarlberg and various Palace Concerts in Innsbruck round off locals – either in pastry shops, coffeehouses, beer gardens, wine taverns,
    the season. restaurants or in one of the alpine huts. Savour the warm welcome and
    The Austrian Alps provide the perfect stage and setting for either a truly cosiness of our luxury hotels, neatly kept apartments, family run inns and
    relaxing or a more active holiday experience. The several hundred lakes atmospheric bed & breakfast places and camp sites and sample a truly
    spread throughout the country convert to water sports eldorados during July varied selection of superb local dishes. Wherever you go and whatever
    and August with water temperatures regularly reaching up to 25ºC. Gentle you do – you will soon realise that it is the Austrian people that make the
    rolling hills invite pleasurable walks and the breathtaking alpine peaks with difference: Austria welcomes you!”
    hundreds of marked hiking trails will make you forget the hectic pace of
    everyday life and let you experience the holiday of a lifetime. Golfers will Yours,
    want to play some of more than 140 wonderfully manicured courses that Dr. Petra Stolba
    Austria offers.
    Have you ever thought of getting pampered in one of the many Austrian
    spas with state-of-the-art facilities and professional staff that offer many
    wellness and relaxation programmes? Like most things in Austria, they offer
    exceptional value for money! More information: www.austria.info Email: info@austria.info

    Austria. You’ve arrived!

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