Nature of Austria - national parks and reserves for active recreation

Austria is by far one of the most developed countries in Europe. Various branches of the economy, from traditional tourism to aerospace inventions and …
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Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in Austria
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National and city parks of Austria
♥ Nature Park 'Almenland' . On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Blockheide-Eibenstein' . On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Buchenberg' . On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Dobersberg' . On the map
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♥ National Park 'Donau-Auen' . On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Eichenhain' . On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Eisenwurzen' . On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Falkenstein' . On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Föhrenberge' . On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Gemeindeau-Heidenreichstein' . On the map
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♥ Nature Park 'Almenland' . On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Blockheide-Eibenstein' . On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Buchenberg' . On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Dobersberg' . On the map


♥ National Park 'Donau-Auen' . On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Eichenhain' . On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Eisenwurzen' . On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Falkenstein' . On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Föhrenberge' . On the map


♥ Nature Park 'Gemeindeau-Heidenreichstein' . On the map


Famous places and sights of Austria
Aiola Island
From the series “The Most Unusual and Strange Bridges on Earth”
It is a location of the popular restaurant, as well as the excellent viewing platforms and even the special beach areas, where you can sunbathe in the warm weather, for the visitors on the bridge. The strange bridge at the river Mur was opened in 2003. The author of her design was the architect from New York Vito Acconci.
Apart from the great functional importance, the … Read all
House Attack
From the series “Top 16 Most Amazing Buildings of the Planet”
The original house was built in 2006 and is a location of the Museum of Contemporary Art. The author of the project, Erwin Wurm, has the original sense of humor that has reflected in this strange project. The architectural project in Vienna is incredibly complicated from a technical point of view. In order to strengthen the small house with a red roof on the roof of the larger building, … Read all

The Demand for Travel with Bikes May Spike in Switzerland This Summer
Trains with this feature will have a bicycle label. Tourists get a bike ticket for their reservation. It is possible to purchase this bike ticket in a mobile app right before departure or use the traditional counter. International trains in Switzerland will also offer this service but the price may differ. Tourists who plan to travel with their bikes a lot may be interested in purchasing an annual bike pass with 25 reservations worth CHF 50.
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Trains with this feature will have a bicycle label. Tourists get a bike ticket for their reservation. It is possible to purchase this bike ticket in a mobile app right before departure or use the traditional counter. International trains in Switzerland will also offer this service but the price may differ. Tourists who plan to travel with their bikes a lot may be interested in purchasing an annual bike pass with 25 reservations worth CHF 50.

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Photogallery of Austria
Cultural sights in regions of Austria
Wiener Karlskirche is a prominent architectural landmark. The church now has lost its religious significance and now is used as a museum. The architecture of the church is a unique combination of Italian, Greek and even Japanese traditions of construction. This is a truly unique building. Art lovers should visit the exhibition of Salvador Dali, the museum of which is located in one of historic buildings near Jozefplatz Square. We also suggest visiting Historical Museum (Historisches Museum der … Read more

Fans of excursions will be interested in visiting the home of Mozart. In this house was born and spent his childhood this internationally famous music genius. The atmosphere in the house restores past times as close as possible, so visitors can see how has lived little Mozart. Don’t forget to visit the ballroom, which is considered the most beautiful room of the mansion. There is another landmark that is connected with the name of the great composer – the Viennese garden pavilion. Here … Read more

A religious attraction of a later period is a church located on Mount Rotkegl. As shown in a memorial tablet installed next to the church, it was built in 1956 by Hans Fender. He fulfilled this vow in this way and thanked the higher forces for helping him to return safely to the homeland. In 1991, there was an event that attracted the attention of the whole world. A group of tourists found a perfectly preserved human mummy frozen in ice on the Similaun Mountain. As it turned out later, the … Read more

In Hohenwarter Park you will find Kaprun Historical Museum - the place housing lots of priceless exhibits and the most visited cultural center in the city. Its exposition is devoted to the most significant events the commune has ever experienced. The age of some of the exhibits is more than 500 years. Of particular interest is a natural science exposition, as well as a collection of exhibits dedicated to the life and traditions of the indigenous population. The historical museum is hardly … Read more

No less interesting religious landmark is the Seekirchl Church (Zeekirhlyayn Church) - a beautiful Baroque-style monument. According to historical data, the construction of the miniature church began as early as 1629 by order of Leopold V and was finally completed only by 1666. The shrine was built specifically to hide an amazing relic within its walls - a miraculous cross, able to heal people from any disease. The unique religious artifact is still inside the church, but the cross is hardly … Read more

If you want to see priceless works of art, you should not forget to visit Ferdinandeum Museum. In its halls you will find paintings by famous Austrian painters. Patriot Hall is a collection of unique historical artifacts. Connoisseurs of art can continue the acquaintance with the works of famous Austrian artists in Hofkirche Church, one of the rooms of which has been also converted into a museum. Bergisel Mountain is very popular among fans of eco-tourism. Beautiful nature is not the only … Read more

One of the most attractive and stylish symbols of the town is open in the very heart of Mayrhofen. This the remarkable fountain of Europabrunnen. Famous Tyrolean sculptor Elmar Kopp worked on the design of the landmark. The opening of the fountain was a very symbolic and important event in the history of the town. Europabrunnen has six streams that symbolize six main municipalities of Europe, which merged in 1956. This is not the only gorgeous fountain in the town. The history of Marienbrunnen … Read more

An interesting attraction is the Hinterobenau Farmhouse Museum. Museum is located in the mansion dating back over 500 years. The decor of its rooms preserved as accurately as possible; museum visitors can appreciate the household of local farmers that have lived five centuries ago. In addition to the mansion, outdoor museum also includes several outer buildings located in a very scenic area. Among the religious places St Andreas Parish Church is one of the most notable. Its construction was … Read more
