Overview of Austria

 

Republic of Austria is a federal country in Central Europe, bordered by Germany and the Czech Republic to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west.

 

Austria, visitors can admire a lot of heritage, visiting the magnificent Habsburg palace in Vienna, or palace Salzburg brilliant and magnificent. Going further, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the famous Neolithic, the traces of the Roman Empire and attended the festival since medieval times.

It has sky-high mountains, deep blue lakes and clear can see the bottom, the river water forms a continuous endless majestic landscape extending to the horizon. If you want to climb the mountain in Tyrol or yourself to conquer the challenges in Alpen mountain slopes, bike and even free steep drop in the Danube, glides paddle on the river Inn ... Austria is a great destination for you experience it.

When?

Austria is in the Central European climate in eastern Austria with bold continental climate with low rainfall, hot summer and the winter is not too cold. In Alpen mountains contrast with relatively high rainfall, horizontal summer and long winter. Tourists come here to plan ahead to be able to adapt to the climate here. In Austria there is a division seasons. Summer falls between June to August. What month is the hottest month and the highest rainfall in the year. Winter can be cold and prolonged, especially in December to February every year. The weather in spring and autumn temperature can change a lot, but quite pleasant, not too harsh.

Austrian tourists can visit at any time of year but remember the weather can affect your trip. Suitable for summer hiking trips, mountain biking and boating in lakes and rivers. There are many festivals held throughout the year but the biggest music festival is held from mid-May to October.

If you want to enjoy the warm atmosphere, visitors should go to Austria in April until October, although the weather in this period can fluctuate. May 7 and 8 fall in the height of tourist season. There are a lot of tourists come here, prices also escalated dramatically. This time is not suitable for mountaineering, many of which also closed during this operation which is composed of the Opera. You will not have a chance to see the male choir in Vienna performed, not to visit the driving school Spanish. Therefore, in June and September is the best time for tourists to visit the city. Except for skiing, you'll see the rest of the city more quiet and deserted in winter. Prices also dropped quite a lot of hotels. Although winter is cold but also very nice to travel at this time. Peak of the winter falls in the middle of December until the end of March. In this period of Christmas and New Year. The resort in the mountains Alpen very quiet, even will be closed from the end of April until mid-June, and November to early December.

To travel with?

Vienna International Airport in Austria, flights from other countries often landing at the airport. However the airport Graz, Linz, Klagenfurt, Salzburg and Innsbruck are also welcome other international flights by flying to these places will be much cheaper than flying to Vienna. Especially is Letisko airport in Slovakia is only about 60 km from Vienna. Currently in Vietnam do not have direct flights to Austria. Visitors can travel the France Airlines to Paris and from there took a flight to Vienna airport in Austria.

Transportation system development cotng in Austria is very high. Overall good traffic here, all the necessary information will be written in English. There are buses and trains operate regularly and on time. So you can travel by these means without risk of delayed, affecting the work plan.

Main railway company in Austria is Osterreiche Bundesbahn vast railway system. In Austria there are many railroad operations and support each other. If the company goes on strike does not work, others will put their financial activities instead. Visitors can see the time of each route and the bus and train prices in website www.oebb.at

Cycling is also a very interesting activity in Austria. Most of the attractions are the books about the roads in that area. Especially where this dedicated bike route not only in the countryside but also in the city. In the big cities have bike rental. In many places, biking is a fun recreation of the people such as Wachau in Lower and Neusiedler See in Burgenland. Most of the small town and the station also has its car like that.

In the Danube River boat service between Vienna and Lower and Upper Austria. But it runs pretty slow, suitable for sightseeing than it is to move from one place to another.

Support the bus system here close to the train system, useful for traveling in the region. The bus is quite good, and often parked outside the railway station.

If you travel, you should go in the week by day 7 and Sunday will be difficult to catch the bus. The bus will be less active on the 7th, and often stay on Sunday.

Go where?

Austria, visitors can come to Vienna - European famous historical city located in the northern Vienna Basin at the foot of the mountain range of Alpen. It has calm blue river Danube flows through the city. Vienna forest green surrounded the city making it an ideal place to create inspiration for artists. Especially in music, with many tunes are derived from this, that Vienna is famous the world with cute names "music capital of the world", and in addition to a long theater tradition . Perhaps that's why there are many roads, parks, theaters, conference called musicians. Go for a walk on the road that you'll ever hear the echo of the music, the melodious songs. Guests can visit the Cathedral Stephansdom, pubs grapes Heurigenschenken and soak up the atmosphere of the romantic Waltz music.

City center - District 1 is the old town, it contains the most historical churches, the palace and the the famous Ringstrasse belt path around the old town. Belt Avenue Ringstrasse was built on the land was once the medieval walls protect the ancient city of Vienna. In this way, visitors have the opportunity to admire the great architecture all 12 National Theater Institute (State Opera House), City Hall, Court House Securities (Stock Exchange), the University, the theater (Burgtheater ), Parliament House (Parliament) and the two Museums. District 1 is not only the center of history and culture of the city which is also home to elegant, the most expensive luxury shopping malls, expensive hotels and restaurants with many countries around the menu world. Stadtbeisl shop in Old Town sell all the dishes and the bread of the Austrian population.

From Vienna westbound on Highway Wiener-Bundesstrasse will to the outskirts of the city. Guests can visit the summer palace Schonbrunn Palace. This is where the French emperor Napoleon has ever reigned from 1806 to 1809. The time summer palace Schonbrunn Palace was painted yellow, with 2,000 rooms, a private chapel and theater as well as the zoo founded in 1752, is considered the world's first zoo.

Also visitors can also visit the city of Salzburg - the birthplace of musical genius Mozart. It has the blue river, winding divided the city into two sections: one side of the houses, one side of the castle on the mountain, the center of the church. The ancient house, cool air and the friendly smiles of the people will help you to have moments of true relaxation. Especially in winter, whether day or night, you will admire the beauty of Salzburg in sparkling white snow.

Innsbruck, the capital of Tirol, surrounded by mountains Alpen and Danube to the Wachau wine region is also famous for the harmonious combination of natural beauty and bustling urban areas.

In the west of Austria is the Bodensee lake, east lake Neusiedler See. The most famous Austrian ski areas and hiking in Alpen mountain, lake in the mountains of cultural events such as the Salzburg Festival and the Bregenz Festival.

The Ars Electronica Center in Linz Museum is a must destination for tourists who love digital art. Starting in 1979 this center Electronica Festival institutions and organizations awarded the Prix Ars Electronica Award of the world's most valuable art on the computer.

Procurement prices

Austria is one of the members of the European Union. So the money is used in Austria is the Euro like many other European countries. 1 EUR = U.S. $ 21.540.

To exchange money, you should go to the bank to get the best rate. However, Austrian banks in very limited activities. From No. 2 to No. 6 open from 9 am to dusk. Many banks started to work from 2 - 3 pm. On the 7th and Sunday, most banks are closed. Also you can change money at the exchange points near the airport, major railway stations. These points operate continuously for weeks, and close very late. However, change in price is not as high as in the bank. Also the best way is that you can withdraw money from ATM machines widely available in major cities. Visa and Master Card are accepted in Austria.

Overall prices in Austria are not cheap compared with Vietnamese tourists. Especially in Salzburg, Vienna, Salzkammergut, Wachau prices much higher than other regions because this is the famous tourist destination there are many foreign tourists. When shopping here you will be taxed up to 20% of the value of the item.