Austria's beautiful landscapes, rich culture, delicious local cuisine and warm hospitality make it a popular travel destination for guests from around the world. In its stylishly elegant capital, Vienna, in the baroque splendour of the city of Salzburg and throughout the serene snowbound peaks and hamlets of Innsbruck, visitors will have a wealth of opportunity to enjoy the traditional Tyrolean hospitality and the openhearted generosity of the people of this amazing land.
Austria's currency is the Euro. Austria is three and a half hours behind India in summer and four and a half hours behind in winter. The national language is German.
VIENNA
One of Europe's most attractive capital cities, Vienna's cosmopolitan ambience and grand architecture make an exciting combination. Vienna is both Austria's capital and its prime tourist attraction. It is a city that encapsulates much of European history and its story mirrors the great themes of empire building, colonial expansion, destructive war and the process of reinventing itself in the modern age. Visitors will discover in Vienna a splendidly modern mindset, yet one that celebrates rich, age-old traditions every day.
INNSBRUCK
Set in the heart of the Tyrolean Mountains, Innsbruck is the big city of the Alps. Many of its oldest buildings are still standing: the Altstadt in the centre of town is a haven of medieval architecture and monuments set against a breathtaking mountain backdrop. Innsbruck offers visitors an array of cultural and sporting attractions, and has a remarkable choice of restaurants and bars.
SALZBURG
On the banks of the green Salzach River, under the shadow of its powerful fortress lies Salzburg, undoubtedly one of Europe's most beautiful baroque cities. Infused with culture and best known as the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg is truly a cultural haven for the arts.
Salzburg is a year-round delight. The students of its university ensure that the pace of the city is lively and international dining and shopping can be found on the streets and squares of the left bank. In the Bierstuben you find the local beer, Steigl. First brewed in the same year that Columbus landed in America, it is still a hands-down favourite with the locals.
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