Austria
This central European delight should definitely be on your travel list if you have a sweet tooth. Referred to as the capital of cake, every road and square is home to a bakery, and every bakery is home to indulgent pastries, petit fours and, of course, Sachertorte. This penchant for the sugary things in life goes well with the unique café culture found in the country’s coffee houses.
With the Alps stretching across a large part of the country, Austria can offer breathtaking scenery, fantastic ski resorts and numerous walking opportunities. One such route, The Eagle Walk, is known for showcasing some of the best views of the Tirolean Mountains on a 250-mile trek that is split into 33 different stages.
Add to all this the fact that Austria is easy to reach, very safe and one of the most liveable countries in the world, and you’ll start to wonder why you need to go anywhere else.
As a country that likes to take advantage of the great outdoors, there are many adventurous activities to try whilst you are here. The ski slopes are usually quieter and more inexpensive than those found elsewhere in the Europe and the summer months have their fair share of thrills too. This can include anything from cycling along the stunning Danube Cycle Path to white water rafting. Away from the peaks, there is plenty of art and culture to be found in the cities. The capital, Vienna, will wow you with resplendent palaces and remarkable opera performances, whilst Linz brings everything into the 21st century with its ultra-modern electronic arts venue. Meanwhile, in the smaller villages, you can wander along streets lined with multi-coloured houses and learn about trades which Austria once relied on, such as salt mining.
Linz
Vienna
Wels
Salzburg Bregenz
Westerndorf
Innsbruck
Zell am See Mayhrhofen
Graz WÖrthersee
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