Your Austrian Escape has been carefully designed and features fantastic experiences:
What better way to disconnect and detox from social media then taking a life-changing journey and seeing some of the best that Austria offers. Dive into the country’s turbulent history, see amazing architecture, and enjoy exquisite culinary treats. Learn about the poets and artists who created the famous Viennese coffee house culture, unleash your inner Julie Andrews during a visit to Salzburg and find mind’s peace at a luxury Alpine resort near Innsbruck.
Wellness & Self-Care:Spending time in nature allows us to find levity and new perspectives effortlessly. Forests, meadows, lakes, and rolling hills have a magical effect on our souls. Austria’s world-famous spas look back on a long tradition, and many of its modern spas now sit on sites which were popular as far back as Roman times. Benefit from a visit to the sauna or steam room; an impressive treatment, such a massage or a beauty therapy, and bask in a pool amidst fresh Alpine air.
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Culture & Heritage:Like most European countries, Austria looks back on a very eventful history. It is a place of inspiration to many people, past and present. The great Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who was inspired by Salzburg’s romantic old town, Gutstav Klimpt by the magical light around the Attersee and Sigmund Freud by his hikes in the Alps which cleared his head for ground-breaking discoveries. In the beginning in mid-17th-century, the Viennese coffeehouse was the intellectual heart of the city, a place where customers could take their time reading a selection of international newspapers or chat with friends over cups of coffee – an important institution that UNESCO declared them part of Austria’s Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011.
Culinary:
Throughout Austria, dining is much more than food—it is all about atmosphere, location, and tradition. From family-run vineyards to internationally acclaimed restaurants, Austrian dining reflects each region’s unique character. The cuisine brings together flavors from all over the Habsburg Empire, so you will taste Hungarian, Bohemian, and even Italian influences.
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Educational:
Learn about the Habsburg Empire and explore architectural treasures during a walking tour of Vienna with a local historian. Immerse yourself in the musical history of Salzburg during a chamber music concert and while visiting filming locations of the Sound of Music movie. Discover Innsbruck’s unique combination of nature, history, and culture during a visit to the late-medieval Altstadt, presided over by a grand Habsburg palace and baroque cathedral.
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Landscapes & Wildlife:
Whether you are exploring one of the national parks or experiencing the beauty of the Alps while out on a hike – Austria offers unlimited opportunities from rolling hills and gentle pastures to rugged mountain peaks and glaciers. Encounter waterfalls, walk along quiet rivers and lakes, climb an actual glacier and maybe spot deer, stags, rabbits, pheasants, foxes, or eagles.
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Leisure:
Leisure time in Vienna may find you exploring Schönbrunn Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site and Austria’s most visited tourist attraction. Find Zen time in the palace’s amazing gardens or visit the famous Spanish Riding School, where Lipizzaner stallions perform elegant equine ballet. Check out the Red Bull Hangar while in Salzburg or the Swarovski Kristallwelten near Innsbruck. For ultimate leisure time, relax at the Alpine Spa hotel pool or sauna, take a hike or bike ride, and visit a traditional mountain hut.
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Outdoor & Adventure:
By now you know that Austria is the place to go if you love the outdoors and adventure. From hiking to white-water rafting or kayaking, find out how to work up a sweat. Explore cycling and mountain biking paths and discover unspoiled nature, beautiful lakes, and stunning mountain ranges. If your heart is set on skiing take a day trip to Austria’s largest glacier ski resort, Stubaier Gletscher with terrain and variety for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
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Time Travel:
LOL. Sorry, no time travel.
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