The Federal Republic of Austria is a culturally rich European country with an impressive past that offers a memorable experience for the visitor. Vienna and Salzburg are Austria’s most famous cities and Innsbruck stands out for its medieval appeal and as a reminder of ancient times. Austria has influenced European culture in many ways and was home to many artists and musicians including Mozart and Strauss. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction To Austria - Overview - Culture - Orientation/Location - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Vienna - Innsbruck, Tyrol - Hochosterwitz Castle, Launsdorf - Salzburg & “The Sound of Music” - Graz, Styria - Krimml Waterfalls, Salzburg - The Arlberg, Tyrol / Vorlarberg - World of the Ice Giants, Werfen - Zell am See, Salzburg - High Tauern National Park - Almabtrieb Festival - Minimundus (Small World), Klagenfurt - Wine Road, Styria - Riegersburg Castle, Styria - Vienna's Cemetery (Simmering) - Danube Valley, Vienna - Freisach, Carinthia - Austrian Lakes Tour - Salzkammergut, Salzburg - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop
