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Austria’s cities fascinate with their monumental architectural buildings
spanning all major epochs from gothic to renaissance, from baroque to Jugendstil,
and post modernism. Historic settings for modern events, leisurely shopping
tours and wonderful culinary experiences.
Let yourself be charmed …
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Vienna |
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Austria’s capital offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning
modern architecture. Vienna, which has a population 1.6 million inhabitants, is
famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cosy wine
taverns, and the very special Viennese charm
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Linz |
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Events
like the Ars Electronica and the Bruckner Festival have brought international
attention to Linz. The busy Danube port offers a whole host of attractions
testifying to the century old history of Linz, which was granted status as
regional capital in 1490.
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Salzburg |
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Salzburg,
the birthplace of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is lovingly
dubbed “Stage of the World”. And not without reason: the city’s cultural events
like the renowned Salzburg Festival attract the world’s best artists. The
picturesque old town is a UNESCO world heritage sight. The cityscape is
dominated by churches, castles and palaces
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Graz |
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The
Styrian capital Graz, whose roots date back to the Roman age, lies on both sides
of the River Mur. The 2003 European Capital of Culture offers a lot for everyone
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Eisenstadt |
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With
13,000 inhabitants, Eisenstadt is Austria’s smallest provincial capital. The
former seat of the Esterhazy noble family delightfully nestles at the foot of
the Leitha mountain range and has plenty to offer for its guests.
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Bregenz |
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Vorarlberg’s capital is delightfully located at
Lake Constance, Central Europe’s third largest lake, and offers a dense cultural
program coupled with a wide range of outdoor activities. Pfänder, the local
mountain at 1064m, offers impressive panorama views, while the pleasure boat
excursions offer a unique opportunity to view the city and mountains from a
different angle again ...
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Innsbruck |
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Past and Future meet in the heart of the Alps:
Innsbruck’s
world-famous sights, which testify to the province’s great past, stand alongside
post-modern international architecture to create a fascinating blend …
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Klagenfurt |
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Klagenfurt nestles at Wörthersee, one of Europe’s
largest and warmest alpine lakes. With a Mediterranean summer climate, the sunny
winter days, a colorful fall and a mild spring, Klagenfurt is a pleasant and
enjoyable city throughout the year.
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St. Polten |
Austria’s newest capital (1986) has the oldest municipal charter, granted in
1159 by the Bishop Konrad of Passau. The city with a population of 50,000 has a
smattering of baroque buildings as well as plenty of events that make St. Pölten
a dynamic and worthwhile destination…
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