The Republic of Austria is one of the EuropeÕs best destinations for holidays and vacations. Whether you are a tourist or a resident of the state, the country offers you with a wide range of destinations that are for sure going to captivate you and make your day. The country offers its tourists with a wide range of activities and historical places to visit. The country is predominantly a land of mountains and high areas. The Eastern Alps conquer almost 60% of the territory of the country. The destinations are the finest ones for hikes and skiing. Some of the famous places of the state are listed below;
¥ The Imperial Palace
The splendid Hofburg Palace is located in the city of Vienna. The Emperor Joseph II conduct his daily matter from the same rooms from which is president is doing in the present time. The palace has been the place of power for the Habsburgs. From 1275 till up till now many alterations and additions have been made in design and architecture such as Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, and Classicism. The palace has the area of about 59 acres. Things to notice in the palace are the Imperial Silver Collection, Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments along with the 19 rooms where the Emperor Franz Joseph stayed and his wife.
¥ Salzburg Altstadt
Salzburg was a spiritual center for Christians in the early days. The town hosts a variety of historic sites and art work which is why it was declared as a heritage site by the UNESCO. The old quarter cover the medieval and Baroque buildings that make it worth visiting. For tourists who are interested in history and culture, must visit the Salzburg’s castle of Hohensalzburg and the museum that is in the city.
¥ Schšnbrunn Palace
The Schšnbrunn Palace was finished in the 1700s and has being a site worth seeing since then. Only 40 rooms of the palace are open to the public which include the Royal apartments, the Great Gallery that has ornate ceiling paintings, the Million Room, Maria Theresa’s salon which has engraved and gold-plated rosewood panels and the Hall of Mirrors that displays the gold Rococo-framed mirrors. You can also visit the formal gardens that have a labyrinth and the Palm House along with the Alpine garden with a farmhouse. The palace has the oldest Europe’s zoo as well for you to visit.
¥ KitzbŸhel and KitzbŸheler Horn
The place offers the skier with finest slopes in winters that are dotted with small mountain huts where skiers can stop for Alpine drinks and snacks. The town is also one of the best places for hiking in the summer season. In addition to the skiing and hiking the town also offers great views that are for sure going to take your breath away.
¥ Hallstatt and the Dachstein Salzkammergut
The town of Hallstatt is a good place for visitors as it offers a lot of scenery and allows the tourist to explore the famous UNESCO declared heritage site Dachstein Salzkammergut. The highlight of the visit would include the Giant ice caves, Dachstein Caves that display the finest of the caves network and the Mommoth Cave. There is a underground salt lake has being the source of salt production in the prehistoric times which has contributed a gate deal to the countryÕs wealth that is displayed through the Baroque architecture.