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Austria

We recommend Austria for...

  • Elegant cities such as Vienna and Innsbruck
  • Simply magnificent Alpine beauty, with picture-postcard Alpine villages set amidst dramatic scenery
  • The musical heritage of Mozart’s Salzburg and the Sound of Music
  • Majestic mountain railways, including Achensee Train, Europe’s oldest rack and pinion railway
  • The beautiful region of Carinthia, with fabulous lake and mountain scenery, a relaxed Mediterranean feel and a warm climate

A land of simply magnificent Alpine beauty, Austria has a majestic beauty that will leave you breathless. From elegant cities such as Vienna and Innsbruck and picture-postcard Alpine villages set amidst dramatic scenery, to the musical heritage of Mozart’s Salzburg and the Sound of Music, Austria is a country steeped in tradition that is bound to seduce.

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Close this result item Little Trains of Austria 9 days 

Zillertalbahn

A backdrop of Austria's breathtaking mountain scenery is perfect for capturing the romance of this holiday's epic railway journeys. Exhilarating rides on steam locomotives are offered along with exciting excursions, while your welcoming base is a traditional Tyrolean village.

Hotel Sonnhof , Wiesing

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9 days from only £619 per person.

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Danube

A majestic cruise through the valleys, vineyards and scenery that make the Danube so special. From the elegance of Vienna, with its many sights from the glorious Hapsburg era, to the ancient splendour of Bratislava and Passau ‘The City of Three Rivers’. You could sample some Wachau Valley wine or tour beautiful Melk Abbey. Immerse yourself in some of the heartland of Europe’s most magical capitals while enjoying the friendly atmosphere of the MV Esmeralda.

MV Esmeralda

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10 days from only £809 per person.

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£809 per person.

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Vienna Opera House

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Danube, taking in some of Europe’s most splendid scenery and learning something of the area’s fascinating history. Discover Vienna, the beautiful ‘City of Waltzes’. See Budapest, ‘Queen of the Danube’ and home to a myriad of historical treasures. Cruise to Esztergom, a picturesque town full of historical delights. And call in at Bratislava, a cultural capital city with much to see and do. The combination of outstanding natural beauty and wonderful history make this cruise a truly unforgettable experience.

MPS Da Vinci

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8 days from only £1279 per person.

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Danube

A majestic cruise through the valleys, vineyards and scenery that make the Danube so special. From the elegance of Vienna, with its many sights from the glorious Hapsburg era, to the ancient splendour of Bratislava and Passau ‘The City of Three Rivers’. You could sample some Wachau Valley wine or tour beautiful Melk Abbey. Immerse yourself in some of the heartland of Europe’s most magical capitals while enjoying the friendly atmosphere of the MV Esmeralda.

MV Esmeralda

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8 days from only £1139 per person.

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Vienna

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Danube, taking in some of Europe’s most splendid scenery and learning something of the area’s fascinating history. Discover Vienna, the beautiful ‘City of Waltzes’. See Budapest, ‘Queen of the Danube’ and home to a myriad of historical treasures. Cruise to Esztergom, a picturesque town full of historical delights. And call in at Bratislava, a cultural capital city with much to see and do. The combination of outstanding natural beauty and wonderful history make this cruise a truly unforgettable experience.

MPS Da Vinci

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10 days from only £1478 per person.

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Lake Mondsee

The charming lakeside village of St Gilgen is the perfect base for exploring the crystal blue water lakes and spectacular scenery of Austria's Lake District. Enjoy a ride on a majestic mountain railway and a memorable visit to the musical city of Salzburg.

Hotel Christerbauer , St Gilgen

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10 days from only £679 per person.

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Konigsee

Discover magical Castle Rosenegg on a unique stay at the charming Schlosshotel, dating back to the 12th century. It's a perfect base to explore the stunning scenery of the Tyrol and Salzburg, backdrop to the much-loved 'Sound of Music'.

Schlosshotel Rosenegg , Fieberbrunn

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10 days from only £899 per person.

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Nymphenburg Schloss Gardens, Munich

Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Danube, taking in some of Europe’s most splendid scenery and learning something of the area’s fascinating history. Discover Vienna, the beautiful ‘City of Waltzes’. See Budapest, ‘Queen of the Danube’ and home to a myriad of historical treasures. Cruise to Esztergom, a picturesque town full of historical delights. And call in at Bratislava, a cultural capital city with much to see and do. The combination of outstanding natural beauty and wonderful history make this cruise a truly unforgettable experience.

MPS Da Vinci

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Durnstein

A majestic cruise through the valleys, vineyards and scenery that make the Danube so special. From the elegance of Vienna, with its many sights from the glorious Hapsburg era, to the ancient splendour of Bratislava and Passau ‘The City of Three Rivers’. You could sample some Wachau Valley wine or tour beautiful Melk Abbey. Immerse yourself in some of the heartland of Europe’s most magical capitals while enjoying the friendly atmosphere of the MV Esmeralda.

MV Esmeralda

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Lake Mondsee

The charming lakeside village of St Gilgen is the perfect base for exploring the crystal blue water lakes and spectacular scenery of Austria's Lake District. Enjoy a ride on a majestic mountain railway and a memorable visit to the musical city of Salzburg.

Hotel zur Post , St Gilgen

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10 days from only £799 per person.

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Information about Austria

A land of simply magnificent Alpine beauty, Austria has a majestic beauty that will leave you breathless. From elegant cities such as Vienna and Innsbruck and picture-postcard Alpine villages set amidst dramatic scenery, to the musical heritage of Mozart’s Salzburg and the Sound of Music, Austria is a country steeped in tradition that is bound to seduce.

Holidaymakers come to Austria to experience its simply magnificent Alpine scenery dotted with picture-postcard villages, but also to visit elegant cities such as Innsbruck. Many visitors are drawn by the musical heritage of Salzburg, home to Mozart and The Sound of Music. Others prefer the tranquility of Austria’s Lake District, or relaxing on a Danube cruise. Austria has a majestic beauty that will leave you breathless. Steeped in tradition, it is bound to seduce.

Did You Know?

The original croissant was Austrian. The kipferl, a crescent-shaped bread, has been baked in Austria since the Middle Ages. It gave rise to its more famous French cousin after an Austrian named August Zang opened a bakery in Paris in the late 1830s.

The German name for Austria, Österreich, means “Eastern Empire”. It refers to a time when Austria was part of the Holy Roman Empire.


Climate

Austria has a typical central European climate, with colder conditions in Alpine regions, where the peaks are snow-capped year round. In summer, days are hot, but nights can be cool. Winters are cold everywhere. In the Danube Valley, snow may stay on the ground for several weeks in winter. In southeastern Austria, including Carinthia, summers can be warmer and sunnier than north of the Alps, with a hint of a Mediterranean feel during settled periods.

 

 Vienna sees average daily temperatures of -1ºC in January and 20ºC in July. Innsbruck in the Tyrol experiences average daily temperatures of -3ºC in January and 19ºC in July.

Factfile

            Capital: Vienna

            Area:  32,375 square miles

            Population:  8.4 million

            Currency:  euro

            Language: German

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