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AustriaAustria is situated in southern Central Europe, covering a part of the eastern Alps and the Danube region and, although land-locked, it borders on the Mediterranean area. The country has a wide variety of landscape, vegetation and climate, and situated as it is at the heart of a continent, it has always been a junction for communication links between the trade and cultural centers of Europe. Austria is a federal state with a total area of 32,368 sq. miles (83,858 sq. km) and consists of nine provinces - Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Upper Austria, Vienna and Vorarlberg.More Information on Austria. Full country name: Republic of Austria History of AustriaToday's Republic of Austria is a small state, whose origins can be traced far back into history. Populated since prehistoric times, Austria's location in the heart of Europe means that it has had its share of the continent's historical developments. It evolved from a border region into a powerful empire and multiracial state, which collapsed at the end of the First World War. In 1918, the small, newly-proclaimed Republic of Austria...More on Austrian History. Overview of Austrian EconomyGDP: US$227.7 billion LandscapeThe Austrian landscape falls into five main sections: - Eastern Alps 20,332 sq, miles 62.8% Political System of Austria- System of Government Climate, Vegetation and FaunaAustria belongs to the Central European transitional climatic zone. In much of Austria the prevailing winds are westerly and northwesterly. In western Austria temperature variations between day and night and between summer and winter are less pronounced than in the East...More on Austrian Climate and Fauna. Population:According to latest national census (1991) Austria has a population of 7,795,786...In 1999 3.9 million (48.5%) of the population were male, 4.1 million (51.5%) female...Austrian Population. Religion:78% of the Austrian population are Roman Catholics, while a further 5% are Protestants, most of them belonging to the Augsburg confession...More. Culture: Austria is home to an enormous confluence of cultural riches from architecture to classical music, philosophy and literature...More about Culture of Austria. Facts for the TravelerVisas: EU, US, Canadian, EEA, Israeli, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Singaporean, Australian and New Zealand citizens do not require visas for stays of up to three months. Nationals of African and Arabic countries generally require a visa, also valid for up to three months.
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time) Dialling Code: 43 Electricity: 230V ,50Hz Weights and measures: Metric Also Read:Money and Cost Required | List of Public Holidays in Austria When to GoSummer sightseeing and winter sports make Austria a year-round destination. In the summer high season (July to August) crowds are bigger and prices higher. Winter sports are in full swing from mid-December to late March. Spring in the Alps is in June, when the Alpine flowers start coating the mountains with color. Also Read: Getting Around Austria | Austria: Getting There and Away What to See in AustriaMajor Tourist Attractions in Austria Other Tourist Attractions in Austria
Events in AustriaThe cycle of music festivals is unceasing. In January, New Year concerts consist of lavish balls in Vienna. February brings Fasching (Shrovetide carnival) which celebrates the return of spring with masked processions and dances. Corpus Christi (the second Thursday after Whitsun) is heralded with more carnivals, some held on lakes in the Salzkammergut. The Vienna International Festival (from mid-May to mid-June) has a wide-ranging programme of arts and is considered the highlight of the year. Midsummer Night's celebrations on 21 June light up the sky with magnificent bonfires. The Salzburg International Festival takes place in late July and August and includes plenty of music by the city's favourite son, Mozart. National Day on 26 October involves lots of patriotic flag-waving. St Nicholas Day, on 5 to 6 December, marks the beginning of the Christmas season. Sports in AustriaSports in Austria is carried on both competitively and as a leisure activity; it also forms part of the school curriculum. As regards competitive sports, Austria rates very highly at an international level...Encouragement of Sports...Austrian Sports Clubs...International Sporting Events...Sports and Austria. Also Read: National Sport of Austria: Skiing | Soccer Scene in Austria | Motor Sports in Austria | Cycle-Racing in the Mountains | Sport for the Handicapped | Leisure and Fitness | Land of Mountains | Sports in Austria's Schools | Sports Facilities in Austria Warning: fopen() [function.fopen]: open_basedir restriction in effect. File(/home/chro/domains/travel-chronicle.com/public_html/includes/xmlcache/Europe) is not within the allowed path(s): (/home/tworld/:/tmp:/usr/local/lib/php/) in /home/tworld/domains/europe-chronicle.com/public_html/includes/xmlfeed.php on line 98 Warning: fopen(/home/chro/domains/travel-chronicle.com/public_html/includes/xmlcache/Europe) [function.fopen]: failed to open stream: Operation not permitted in /home/tworld/domains/europe-chronicle.com/public_html/includes/xmlfeed.php on line 98 Warning: fwrite(): supplied argument is not a valid stream resource in /home/tworld/domains/europe-chronicle.com/public_html/includes/xmlfeed.php on line 99 Warning: fclose(): supplied argument is not a valid stream resource in /home/tworld/domains/europe-chronicle.com/public_html/includes/xmlfeed.php on line 100 The city is serviced by comprehensive rail connections, with frequent east-west trains servicing Vienna, Munich, Innsbruck, and Zürich, including daily high-speed ICE services. The city also acts as a hub for south-bound trains through the Alps into Italy. Salzburg Airport has scheduled flights to European cities such as Frankfurt, Vienna, ...
The Salzburg Card is highly recommended for visitors as it allows for unlimited public transportation, admission into several of the city's main attractions, and discounts at various places.
By Air
The Salzburg Airport W.A. Mozart is located 2 miles southwest of the city centre. The Airport has regularly scheduled domestic and international ...
By Bus/Tram
The city buses and trams provide quick, comfortable service through the city center from the Nonntal parking lot to Sigsmundsplatz, the city-center parking lot. Buses stop running at 11pm. Travelers can get a direct shuttle bus from Munich International Airport to Salzburg. The city itself is served by ...
Salzburg’s economy is strongly export-oriented, especially exports to the member countries of the EU. For many years Salzburg’s economy has occupied a leading position in Austria. On a European scale the province is one of the most dynamic regions.
In a recent survey of European regions Salzburg is listed as ...
Salzburg is at the Northern edge of the Alps and has a typical Central European climate with hot summers up to almost 40 degrees Celsius and cold winters down to minus 20 degrees Celsius.
So most of the year Salzburg has moderate weather conditions and should not keep you from ...
Maria Plain: church of pilgrimage
A church of pilgrimage and a Baroque gem in the outskirts of the city. Easily accessible by public bus, Maria Plain is the ideal destination for a quick trip.
Kleßheim Castle
A Baroque castle near the city that now hosts a Casino.
Liefering Parish Church
A mix ...
Salzburg's long history can be traced back to the Stone Age - but only in Baroque times it got really exciting! Here you will find a timeline with the most outstanding key events. Maybe you would also be interested in browsing the list of the Prince Archbishops. The first signs ...
Salzburg is on the banks of the Salzach River, at the northern boundary of the Alps. The mountains to Salzburg's south contrast with the rolling plains to the north. The closest alpine peak – the 1972 m Untersberg – is only a few kilometers from the city center. The Altstadt, ...
Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital of the federal state of Salzburg. Salzburg's "Old Town" with its world famous baroque architecture is one of the best-preserved city centers in the German-speaking world, and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The city is ...
Upper Austria enjoys a moderate continental climate: summers are warm and pleasant with cool nights, and winters are sunny, with snow levels high enough for widespread winter sports. Summers are warm and pleasant with cool nights, and winters are sunny, with snow levels high enough for widespread winter sports.
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