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Austria
& Switzerland
Salzburg
Two beautiful countries offering a wealth of artistic treasures,
intimate cafes, bustling squares and gastronomic delights.
What to do in Austria & Switzerland
Sightseeing
Austria: Salzburg is a beautiful historic city where
stunning buildings rise up against the backdrop of
the Austrian Alps. It was here that the great
classical composer Mozart was born, visit his
birthplace and his residence, which are now both
museums. Also don’t miss Hellbrunn Castle and
Hohensalzburg Fortress. The busy city of Vienna
offers stunning Baroque buildings, such as the
Hofburg Palace, home to the Schatzkammer,
which holds treasure from as far back as the Holy
Roman Empire; and the Spanish Riding School
where the world famous Lipizzaner stallions
perform their dance.
Switzerland: Geneva is a stunning cosmopolitan
city set on the shores of Lake Geneva, with its
landmark attraction the Jet d’Eau. St Peter’s
Cathedral and The Museum of Art and History are
just two of Geneva’s highlights. Lucerne is a
Switzerland
charming city, which is split by the River Reuss.
Take out a pedalo on the lake or pose for
photographs on the famous wooden Chapel
Bridge. Interlaken is situated between the lakes
of Thun and Brienz and offers a variety of water
sports in summer, and winter sports in the
Bernese Alps and its valleys. It also connects to
the famous cog railway leading to the plateau of
the Jungfrau Mountain.
Shopping
Austria: Visit the open-air Naschmarkt in Vienna,
selling a wide range of local delicacies or head to
Mariahilfer Strasse for trendy fashion, jewellery and
accessories.
Switzerland: Discover the wonderful flea markets
of Geneva and make sure you pick up some gifts
from the chocolate shops.
Eating & Drinking
Calorie laden cream cakes, pastries and
chocolate are a must with your mid-morning
coffee. In Vienna you have to try the famous
Sachertorte cake and visit Café Central, one of
the most famous cafés in the world. Whilst in
Switzerland head to the lakeside cafes and enjoy
local delicacies like fondue with Swiss cheeses.
Getting around
Austria: The many sights and attractions of
Austria are made accessible by the national
railway system, the U-Bahn, and extensive
motorways. Most of the tourist attractions are
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Basel
Vienna
Lucerne
within the largely pedestrianised inner city areas.
Switzerland: An efficient rail network and well
signposted roads make it easy to get around.
Geneva has a very user-friendly tram system.
Useful information
✔ Currency: Austria – Euro
Switzerland – Swiss Franc
✔ Time difference: GMT + 1 hr
✔ Flight time from London: 2-2 ½ hrs
✔ Airports:
Salzburg: W.A. Mozart (SZG)
2 1 /2 miles south west of Salzburg
Vienna: Vienna International (VIE)
11 miles south east of Vienna
Geneva: Cointrin International (GVA)
3 miles north of Geneva
Pre-bookable tours
Salzburg, Austria
Bavarian Mountains & Salt Mine Tour
Prices from: Adult £39, Child (4-12 yrs) £32
Classical Tour
Prices from: Adult £32, Child (4-12 yrs) £20.75
Vienna, Austria
City Tour & Schonbrunn
Prices from: Adult £32, Child (3-12 yrs) £13
Danube Valley
Prices from: Adult £52.75, Child (3-12 yrs) £26