discover the best of austria. - Austrian National Tourist Office
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Town Hall, Vienna MuseumsQuartier in Vienna Winter Polo Rock Climbing Golf<br />
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Finkenstein Castle Arena Salzburg Festival Vienna Boys Choir<br />
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Culture<br />
Vienna and Salzburg City are cultural cities with global reputations. Visitors<br />
to Austria are spoilt for choice when it comes to artistic and cultural<br />
attractions. The following sites and events are renowned for <strong>the</strong>ir crowdpulling<br />
potential.<br />
Top tips<br />
• Culture without costs in Vienna: One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> summer highlights in Vienna<br />
is <strong>the</strong> Film Festival in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Vienna City Hall. It presents free operarelated<br />
films on a vast screen most nights. The Danube Island Festival is<br />
a free three-day festival featuring performances on 27 stages, which takes<br />
place annually every June. (www.donauinselfest.at)<br />
• The MuseumsQuartier (MQ) in Vienna is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> ten largest cultural<br />
quarters in <strong>the</strong> world. In <strong>the</strong> former imperial stables in <strong>the</strong> old city, it<br />
combines institutions <strong>of</strong> different art fields, restaurants, cafés and shops in<br />
an area spanning 640,000 square feet. (www.mqw.at/news.en.html)<br />
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• Operas, plays and concerts are performed for up to six weeks every<br />
summer at <strong>the</strong> Salzburg Festival. The festival regularly attracts <strong>the</strong> <strong>best</strong><br />
conductors, stage-directors, orchestras, singers, actors and instrumentalists.<br />
(www.salzburgfestival.at)<br />
• With <strong>the</strong> opening <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Museum der Moderne, Salzburg is building a<br />
major reputation for contemporary art. The museum’s mountain-top location<br />
on <strong>the</strong> Mönchsberg is a masterpiece in itself and visitors can see <strong>the</strong> works by<br />
entering through <strong>the</strong> rock via an ascending lift. (www.museumdermoderne.at)<br />
• The Innsbruck Summer Dance Festival in June and July has a broad<br />
cultural programme with contemporary dance from <strong>the</strong> US, passionate Flamenco<br />
from Spain and a cross-section <strong>of</strong> European ballet. (www.tanzsommer.at)<br />
• A breathtaking backdrop, unique atmosphere, and international stars make<br />
an evening at Finkenstein Castle Arena in Carinthia a truly unforgettable<br />
experience. The wonderful acoustics and setting resound to pop, rock and<br />
opera concerts. (www.burgarena.at)<br />
Sports<br />
Skiing, water-skiing, golf, hiking, biking – <strong>the</strong> list <strong>of</strong> sports available in<br />
Austria is as broad as it is long. The several hundred lakes throughout <strong>the</strong><br />
country are a haven for watersport lovers between July and August, when<br />
water temperatures regularly top 25ºC.<br />
Top tips<br />
• The Europa-Sportregion Zell am See-Kaprun is a magnet for<br />
skiers with 132 kilometres <strong>of</strong> downhill runs spread out over 59 pistes while<br />
snowboarders can hone <strong>the</strong>ir skills on Schmittenhohe and <strong>the</strong> Funpark on<br />
Kitzsteinhorn. The region also has 200 kilometres <strong>of</strong> trails for cross-country<br />
skiers. (www.europasportregion.info)<br />
• The Sports World <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Alpen Therme Gastein is a must-see for<br />
sports lovers, with its modern fitness facilities and sports medical centre.<br />
Personal trainers can help get you into shape and provide anti-ageing and<br />
nutritional advice. (www.alpen<strong>the</strong>rme.com/en)<br />
• Experience <strong>the</strong> thrills <strong>of</strong> Olympic champions by taking a lightning-fast<br />
bobsleigh run in Igls, Tirol. Even when <strong>the</strong> sun comes out in summer you<br />
can still zip along on <strong>the</strong> asphalt run. (www.innsbruck.info/igls)<br />
• The Kitzbühel Golf Festival is a blur <strong>of</strong> balls and clubs with 13<br />
tournaments hosted in one week every summer. Golfers can unwind in <strong>the</strong><br />
historical town centre afterwards and enjoy <strong>the</strong> many shops, intimate bars<br />
and restaurants. (www.kitzbuehel.com/golf/en)<br />
• The Beach Volleyball Grand Slam Klagenfurt sees Austria turn on<br />
<strong>the</strong> Brazilian style with athletic sportsmen and women showcasing <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
hand-eye skills on <strong>the</strong> sand. Since 1996, <strong>the</strong> event has grown into one <strong>of</strong><br />
Austria’s most successful sporting occasions. (www.beachvolleyball.at)<br />
Austria. You’ve arrived! Austria. You’ve arrived!<br />
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Mountain Climbing<br />
Beach Volleyball in Carinthia<br />
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