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Unique points of interest in Austria
Seegrotte
From the series “The Scariest Mines in the World”
The Austrian town of Hallstatt can boast not only one of the most mysterious and frightening mines in the world, but also a unique natural attraction, the largest underground lake in Europe. The lake and the mine wear one name – Zeegrotte. This unique object was created by man and irresistible forces of nature, so it deserves attention of all tourists without exception. Development of mines began in the 19th century, there was an active mining of gypsum. After 60 years, when the field of the mine was flooded, an amazingly beautiful lake of impressive scale has eventually formed there. During the World War II, the abandoned mine was used to store precious historical relics, so locals had to pump all the water out of the caves. However, they couldn’t overcome the forces of nature and … Read all
Eisriesenwelt
From the series “The Most Mysterious Geological Formations on the Planet”
The largest ice cave in the world is Eisriesenwelt also known as ‘Residence of ice giants’. It’s situated in Austria, its entrance is located on Hohkogel hillside. The depth of this amazing cave is more than 40 kilometers. About 200,000 travelers from all over the world come to admire this amazing site every year. Despite the enormous size of the cave and its promising title, only 1/40 part is completely covered with ice. Even one kilometer ice-covered walls would be enough to make the cave a world leader in scale. Rapid flow of the Salzak River contributed to cave formation. Large ice outgrowths appeared because of melting of snow on the slopes. Ice doesn’t melt in the cave all year round, even in midsummer low temperature is kept there. Coolness is felt just at the entrance. … Read all
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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26.04.2024
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes in Austria
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Austria with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Austria
This Austria map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.Maps of cities and regions of Austria
Vienna
The Spanish Riding School. Spanische Reitschule is the oldest arena in the world. The school is a part of the Hofburg Palace. It was founded during the reign of the Habsburgs. All week long, beautiful white stallions are trained by jockeys in historical costumes. Several months a year everyone has an opportunity to visit the show, which has not changed during past four centuries. As the show is very popular, tickets for it should be booked in advance. During the months when there are no … Read more 
Ischgl
The ski resort of Ischgl is very popular in Austria and beyond the borders of the country. The beautiful village is a part of Tyrol. Situated in western Austria’s Paznaun Valley, Ischgl borders with Samnaun in Switzerland. Nowadays, Ischgl is a trendy and upscale Austrian resort and the location of the 5-star Trofana Royal, the best ski hotel in the world by the Skiresort Service International. Besides that, Ischgl – Samnaun is one of the largest skiing areas in Austria, so it will be hard … Read more
Salzburg
Residenzplatz Square - Mozart Square (Mozartplatz) - Kapittel Square (Kapittelplatz). These squares are connected and can, therefore, confuse any tourist wandering there. Kapittel Square is home to a wonderful fountain and Residenzplatz has a fountain located right in its center. Previously, this place was home to a cemetery and a residential area, but by order of Archbishop Wolf Dietrich the area was demolished and released for the beautiful square and the Residence Palace. The palace can … Read more
Solden
Solden is considered one of the most prestigious alpine ski resorts in the world. It is famous for its excellent infrastructure. Besides comfortable ski trails of different complexity level, the resort offers many different entertainments for its guests. In Solden, there are more than a hundred restaurants, cafes, and pubs for any taste. Visitors will be delighted with an opportunity to try different cuisines of the world. Of course, there are also excellent nightclubs and a modern cinema. … Read more
Zell am See
Despite the specificity of the resort, it attracts travelers not only in winter, but also in summer. They come here to relax on the well-equipped beaches on the lake shores. This lake is quite deep, so travelers are offered to take part in entertainments that aren’t typical for such reservoirs, for example, to dive. There are old sunken ships lying at the lake bottom. When diving, you can admire fish and other underwater dwellers. At the resort, there is a very interesting History … Read more
Kaprun
Kaprun is not incredibly rich in historical landmarks, but the excursion program available to tourists is definitely not boring. There is a magnificent church with the charming old design. Don’t forget to enter the building as there are many interesting religious artifacts inside. One more wonderful landmark is located in the city’s suburbs. It is a medieval castle that was built several centuries ago. The castle is located in a picturesque area that is worth exploring as well. Fans of … Read more
Seefeld in Tirol
Besides various types of sports, Seefeld in Tirol offers an interesting entertainment program for its guests. The town still has several beautiful old churches. The St. Oswald Church definitely deserves a visit. The gorgeous church is made of stone and has not changed its original look since the building. Inside, it also features the original décor, so visitors can admire skillfully made artistic drawings, colorful stained-glass windows, and gilded elements. Heiligkreuzkirche is considered … Read more
Innsbruck
Imperial Palace (Hofburg). Hofburg is located nearby. The palace was the residence of prince, and it was built in the middle of the XV century. Three centuries later, a large amount of money derived from taxes was used to rebuild the palace according to the order of Empress Maria Theresia. Therefore, a wing in the Baroque style was added to the palace, the appearance of its façade was also changed, the interior was changed to rococo, and the palace got a garden, which is still open to … Read more
