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Austria has some of the most beautiful countryside you can find in Europe! I love this country and I am sure you will also! Jim. |
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Click on any of the following for specific information on getting around the country; attractions, museums, tours, and other places to go and things to see and do; some ideas for accommodations and dining; and some of my favorite things in Austria. General Information on Austria
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Getting To Austria
One of the best ways to get to Austria is on the flagship airline of Austria, Austrian
Airlines. When you board one of their planes, your visit practically
begins.
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Getting Around in Austria
Public transportation is excellent in Austria. Most cities have streetcar
and bus networks. Vienna has an great underground system as well.
Rail travel between Austria's Imperial Cities is frequent and comfortable and is
a great way to see the countryside. If you plan to drive while in Austria, you should be aware that you will need
an International Driver's License (along with your regular driver's license) to
operate a motor vehicle there. Contact your local auto club or insurance
agent for additional information.
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Some Things to See and Do in Austria
St. Gilgen
The Vienna State Opera
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Suggestions for Dining in Austria
Click on
Suggestions for Dining in Vienna
for lots of good dining ideas.
And, here is a great book for Cheap Eats in Prague, Vienna, and Budapest
Some of My Favorites in Austria
Accommodations:
Vienna
The Parkhotel Schonbrunn, a wonderful place to stay. When I am sitting in the lobby I fully expect to look up and see Bogart walking across the room. This is a classic old hotel that used to be the "Emperor's Guesthouse." It is located close to the subway, has a good restaurant, and best of all, is right outside of the back gate to Schonbrunn Castle - perfect for early morning walks in the gardens of the castle. I highly recommend this hotel!
For additional information about this hotel, or to make a
reservation, click on
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Dining:
Vienna
I love pastries and hardly anywhere are they any better than in Vienna at Kurkonditorei Oberlaa on Neuer Markt. This is also a nice place for a light lunch in the summer.
Things To See And Do:
Vienna
I suppose it is just a little bit "touristy" of me, but I really like to visit
Prater Amusement Park (especially in the early evening) in Vienna. And, of
course, while I am there I have to take a ride on the "Giant Wheel" that is located there. If you get on the right car you may be able to find my initials!
Books, Maps and Other Resources
Rick Steves' Germany, Austria & Switzerland Rick Steves' travel philosophy is to make friends, have fun, and avoid tourist rip-offs in order to experience the real Europe. Chapters include Munich, Bavaria, Rothenburg, the Black Forest, Vienna, the Danube Valley, Appenzell, Salzburg, and even Prague in the Czech Republic. Read More
My favorite guidebooks when I am traveling is
Fodor's. I find them to be quite complete, easy to use, and almost always on the
money with helps and tips for traveling in the country I am visiting. Click on
Fodor's Travel Guides
to find the perfect guidebook for your travels.
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I always research the destinations to which I intend to travel with books and maps. I normally use Fodor's as I find their guidebooks very informative and easy to read and understand. Click on the Amazon logo to search for travel books and maps. If you don't find what you are looking for, click on the Getting Away Travel Bookshelf to find some of my favorites! Still can't find what you need? Contact me. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com |
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
Some Interesting Links
For Austria
St. Gilgen
The Vienna State Opera
Posters and Framed Art for Austria
Austria Phone Adaptor
- Modifies the Austria outlet to accept one US style RJ11
connector and one Austrian connector to allow use of connection for both the
US line and the Austrian phone line simultaneously.
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Rick Steves' Germany, Austria & Switzerland Rick Steves' travel philosophy is to make friends, have fun, and avoid tourist rip-offs in order to experience the real Europe. Chapters include Munich, Bavaria, Rothenburg, the Black Forest, Vienna, the Danube Valley, Appenzell, Salzburg, and even Prague in the Czech Republic. Read More
Click here for language helps, dictionaries, electronic translators, language software and other helps for learning a foreign language. Being able to speak at least some of the language in the country you are visiting will help you have a better time and enjoy your trip more. Jim.
Vienna Hotels - Make your reservations in a great hotel in Vienna today and, even better, get great discounts by reserving through Getting Away! Click here for hotels in selected other European cities.
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Hotel Lasserhof - Located only about 15 minutes from the historic Old Town, and about a five minute walk to Marabell Gardens, the recently renovated Hotel Lasserhof gives you a nice place to stay while visiting Salzburg. For additional information about this hotel, or to make a reservation, click on Getting Away Accommodations Information and Reservations.
