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Austrian Holiday Ideas

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Visit Styria and enjoy Alpine Ballooning. Glide over pristine scenery and take in the view of glaciers, mountain peaks, rivers valleys and vineyards from above.

Here some ideas of things to do whilst visting Austria.

1. Visit Styria and enjoy Alpine Ballooning. Glide over pristine scenery and take in the view of glaciers, mountain peaks, rivers valleys and vineyards from above.

2. Consider white water rafting in the Salzburg Alps. Salzburg has some of the most picturesque lakes and rivers in the world and the waters of the Salzburg Alps are powerful and majestic and will take you on the ride of a lifetime.

3. Austria also boasts some of the best ski resorts in the world. Visit the Arlberg region to experience deep snow and glacier skiing. Filled with Ski bars, ice skating, squash, tennis and horse drawn sleigh rides, this region is teeming with things to do. Another great option for winter sports would be to visit Kitzbuehel. Famous for its warm, friendly hospitality, this town is the perfect place to visit to enjoy deep snow slopes and winter wonders.

4. How about cycling or trekking along the Danube. The usual route is from Passau to Vienna and on the way you will be treated to wonders such as medieval towns, castles, vineyards and ruins, all which contribute to telling the story of Austria’s culture and past.

5. When in Central Austria, make sure you visit Hohe Tauern National Park. Discover the amazing sights of valleys that were formed during the ice age and explore the strange salt formations on foot as well as on a tour which takes you on an underground lake ride.

6. Maybe you ar elooking for a more relaxing holiday to relax and unwind. Abundant in spa and luxurious treatments at various prices to suit your budget, you are likely to leave feeling refreshed and pampered. Visit Alpine Spas in Salzburg, Tirol, Carinthia and Vorarlberg and be treated to traditional Austrian Spa treatments with special ingredients derived exclusively from the Alps. Austria is also blessed with an abundance of hot springs. Unwind and let the natural warm water ease your tired body and mind and you will end up feeling refreshed and energized. Austria’s mineral rich waters have been known to be therapeutic for various conditions such as aching joints, skin problems and even certain serious conditions such as arthritis.

The best time to visit Austria, especially for hiking or walking tours or to visit a certain city would be from April to October. However if you are more interested in a winter vacation then the best time to plan a holiday to Austria would be from December to March.

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