All about Austria

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The most famous Austrian export, ever. Invented by Gaston Glock in 1982, well known for its line of polymer-framed pistols.

 

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Hallstatt - At the core of this scenic destination is Hallstatt. Set on the sparkling Hallstätter See, this picture-perfect village is a tourist hot spot. It's also known for its production of salt, an industry that dates back to prehistoric times.

 

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Salzwelten and Rudolfsturm Tower -

In fact, you can visit Salzwelten, a salt mine complex outside Hallstatt, by taking a funicular to the mine's entrance. The ride also gets you to Rudolfsturm Tower, where a viewing platform affords an astonishing panorama of the lake below and the surrounding mountains.

 

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Burg Hochosterwitz -

Dramatically perched on a lofty, craggy dolomite rock near the town of Sankt Veit an der Glan, Hochosterwitz Castle is one of Austria's most impressive medieval fortifications. A major tourist attraction, the castle is best reached by vehicle, the steep winding road negotiating no less than 14 defensive gates.

 

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Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse -

The highest surfaced mountain pass road in Austria is the daunting Grossglockner Hochalpenstrasse. The route from Bruck, in the Pinzgau, to Heiligenblut, follows the path of an old Roman road. To drive it is to experience one of the most exhilarating highways in Europe.

 

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Klosterneuburg Abbey -

Travel north of Vienna and pay a visit to Klosterneuburg Abbey. Dating back to 1114, the monastery preserves a truly remarkable artifact, the Verdun Altar (pictured). Arguably the finest example of medieval champlevé enamel work found anywhere, the altar's three parts comprise 45 gilded copper panels depicting biblical scenes.

 

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Maria Saal Cathedral -

There are several good reasons for making the effort to explore Maria Saal Cathedral in Austria's Carinthia state. Built on the foundations of a Roman basilica, it was while remodeling during the Renaissance and Baroque periods that the cathedral gave up one of its most compelling secrets: a Roman-era stone relief depicting in fine detail a postal wagon and dated back to 300 CE. During the time of the Roman province Noricum, its capital Virunum stood on and around this spot.

 

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Krimml Waterfalls -

Austria's natural wonders never cease to amaze. Travel to the delightful little village of Krimmi and then hike the short distance to the Krimml Waterfalls, at 380 m (1,247 feet) the tallest waterfall in the country.

 

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Eisriesenwelt -

Eisriesenwelt translates into English as "World of the Ice Giants." And it's an apt description for the largest system of ice caves in the world. Located in Werfen south of Salzburg, the caves are found on the western edge of the Tennengebirge mountains.

 

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"Entrance to hell" -

The caves were thought to be the entrance to hell, according to Austrian legend. The interior extends 45 km (27 mi) into Tennengebirge's belly and is visited by around 200,000 people every year. Note that Eisriesenwelt is open from May 1 to October 26 every year.

 

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Graz -

The second-largest city in Austria after Vienna, Graz boasts one of the best-preserved historic hubs in Central Europe, a cluster of structures worthy of their UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

 

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Landeszeughaus -

Allow a couple of days to absorb the city's wealth of visitor attractions, places like the Landeszeughaus, the Styrian armory. This is the world's largest historic arsenal holding approximately 32,000 pieces of weaponry, tools, and suits of armor—for men and horses.

 

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Kitzbühel -

One of Austria's premier ski resorts, Kitzbühel glistens in winter. The destination boasts more than 170 km (105 mi) of skiable pistes, suitable for novices as well as more seasoned exponents.

 

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Kitzbuheler Horn -

The mountain to own is the 1,996-m (6,548 ft) Kitzbüheler Horn. Served by several cable cars and gondola lifts, the peak is a majestic run, with mountain inns on its slopes to provide refreshments along the way.

 

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Kitzbühel -

One of Austria's premier ski resorts, Kitzbühel glistens in winter. The destination boasts more than 170 km (105 mi) of skiable pistes, suitable for novices as well as more seasoned exponents.

The Austrian tourist in Switzerland told me he has not skied for years as Austrian mountain too crowded with people very hard to ski.

 

[liamricci]

Incredible photos! Looks like a fairytale scenery. Started to check some flight tickets even and rental cars.
Is that true that i can order Austrian vignette online vignetteosterreich.de? Is that legit even?
Just want to make a calculation of all the possible expenses.

 

[Hypocrite-The]

Where the Austrians chiobu?

 

[jw5]

Where the Austrians chiobu?

They are in Austria.