Austria
The hills are alive, with the Sound of Music…that image in your head now: it’s Austria! Between the stunning Alps, rolling green pastures and beautiful lakes, Austria is such a natural beauty!
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Places to See
Salzburg
Wolfgangsee
Vienna
Innsbruck
Seefeld
Halstatt
Tyrol Region
Sankt Anton am Arlberg
Kitzbuhel
Activities to Do
Sound of Music tour
Ski the Alps
Apres ski in Ischgl or St. Anton
Spa trip to Seefeld
Lake getaway to Wolfangsee
Mountain activities in Tyrol
Mozart concert in Salzburg
Tiergarten Schoenbrunn-Zoo in Vienna
Christmas markets in November/December
What to Eat & Drink
Wiener schnitzel
Gulasch soup
Gröstl
Knödel (dumpling)
Pinzganer Kasnocken
Motzart's Ball
Specialty coffee
Local wines
Local & seasonal specialties
Places to Stay
Motel One (Innsbruck)
Hotel Weisses Rössl (Wolfgangsee)
Wellnesshotel Schöruh (Seefeld)
Adlerhof (Salzburg)
IMLAUER Hotel Pitter (Salzburg)
Hotel die Albergerin (St. Anton)
Steininga (Kitzbuhel)
Planning Resources:
Accommodation – I always check these three websites to see my options when booking hotels or apartments to stay in : Booking.com, Airbnb.com and Expedia.com (includes VRBO & Hotels.com)
Tours – When searching for activities and tours, I use Viator and Get Your Guide
Transportation – I stalk Google Flights for both domestic and international flights. For trains, Eurail for multi-day passes and Trainline for one-off train tickets. I often use Enterprise for rental cars, but will go with any reputable company that offers a good deal.
Austria’s Best Hidden Gem – NYE in Wolfgangsee is such a magical spot, especially if there’s snow. The town has a little market, serving gluhwein with bonfires spread about. Come midnight the firework show over the lake is incredible. The best part? The crowds are minimal, so you can actually enjoy the start to the new year.
Alex’s Insider Tips
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Bio means Organic-
the Austrians love their local and organic (or Bio, as they call it) food. They tend to eat what's in season locally and support smaller, organic farms. Even hotel buffet breakfasts will brag about being completely Bio. This is something I absolutely love about Austria!
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Christmas Markets-
the markets in Germany tend to get all the hype and while they are wonderful, I also think the ones in Austria are! Vienna has multiple markets throughout the city, Salzburg as well & Innsbruck's markets are set with the backdrop of the Alps!
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Carry Cash-
cash is still king, especially if you venture outside the larger cities. Towns in the Alps or restaurants along hiking trails may only accept cash, so be sure to carry some Euros--just in case 🙂
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Restaurant Hours-
although many restaurants are open all day, the kitchens typically close between 2pm-6pm. During this time you can usually order drinks and cakes, but proper meals are not served. To avoid a hungry afternoon, be sure to get lunch before 2pm!
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What can I expect from Austria?
Peaceful mountain towns, picturesque lakes, incredible local food and so much more! You will feel incredibly safe, in this clean and well-organized country.
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September 10, 2018
