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Introduction
There's so much to do in Austria, from exploring historic castles and palaces to skiing some of the world's finest alpine slopes. All the choices you'll have to make when planning your trip can be a bit overwhelming. We've tried to make your... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Skiing in the Alps: Skiing is the Austrian national sport, and the reason thousands of visitors come to Austria in the first place. The country abounds in ski slopes, and you'll find the best ones in Tyrol, Land Salzburg, and Vorarlberg, alth... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
The Best Restaurants Europastuberl (Innsbruck; tel. 0512/5931): Head here for spectacular food served among meticulously re-created traditional Tyrolean decor. As business travelers and corporate bigwigs know, its setting manages to be sim... Continue reading »
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The best castles, palaces & historic homes
Schonbrunn Palace (Vienna): This palace of 1,441 rooms was the summer residence of the powerful Hapsburg family who ruled much of Europe. The great baroque architect J. B. Fischer von Erlach modeled his plans on Versailles, though he ultimate... Continue reading »
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The best cathedrals
Domkirche St. Stephan (Vienna): Crowned by a 137m (450-ft.) steeple, St. Stephan's, the Cathedral of Vienna, is one of Europe's great Gothic structures. The Austrian writer Adalbert Stifter claimed that its "sheer beauty lifts the spirit." Th... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
Goldener Hirsch (Salzburg; tel. 800/325-3535 in the U.S., or 0662/8084; www.starwoodhotels.com): For some 6 centuries, this mellow old hostelry has been welcoming guests to its patrician precincts. With the city's best and most professional s... Continue reading »
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The best mid-range hotels
Hotel Alte Post-Wrann (Velden; tel. 04274/21410; www.wrann.at): In the sophisticated summer resort of Carinthia, at the western end of the Worther See, this is an ideal choice for an "Austrian Riviera" vacation. Once the headquarters of a pos... Continue reading »
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The best museums
Kunsthistorisches Museum (Vienna): This art gallery, across from Hofburg Palace, houses the stellar art collection of the Hapsburg dynasty. It's especially strong in the Flemish, Dutch, and German schools, with works ranging from Rubens and D... Continue reading »
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The best outdoor pursuits
Skiing is the name of the game in Austria. Biking Along the Danube: The Lower Danube Cycle Track is a biker's paradise. The most exciting villages and stopovers along the Danube, including Melk and Durnstein, are linked by a riverside bike... Continue reading »
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The best romantic getaways
Hof bei Salzburg (Land Salzburg): Lying on Lake Fuschl (Fuschlsee), this chic resort is only a 15-minute ride from the congestion of Salzburg; it boasts a breathtaking alpine backdrop of blue clear-but-chilly waters, mountains, and evergreen... Continue reading »
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The best spots for skiing
Innsbruck: Tyrol's capital, the medieval city of Innsbruck, is set against a scenic backdrop of high mountain peaks, with good skiing in virtually all directions. Two Olympic Winter Games have been staged in the Innsbruck area. It's somewhat... Continue reading »
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The best resorts & spas
Baden bei Wien (Lower Austria): Developed by the ancient Romans and then studded with ocher-colored Biedermeier buildings during the early 19th century, this was once known as the "dowager empress" of Austrian spas. Today, frequent chamber co... Continue reading »
Furstenfeld Travel Experiences
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Day 2_Graz
We started our second day in Graz, which was amazingly beautiful. I would like to go back someday. The weather was nice and s... Continue reading »
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Graz
25/07/2004 Viena -Graz (195Km) Tras una noche lluviosa, Viena amanece de nuevo gris, pero nosotros ya la abandonamos. A pocos kilómetro... Continue reading »
