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AustriaINTRODUCTION Austria is a great place to go to participate in winter athletics such as skiing or see one of the classiest cities of the world at Vienna. You can also do your best Juile Andrews impression, while imitating "The Sound of Music" which is set in Salzburg. Major cities include: HISTORY Settled in prehistoric times, the central European land that is now Austria was overrun in pre-Roman times by various tribes, including the Celts. After the fall of the Roman Empire, of which Austria was part, the area was invaded by Bavarians and Slavic Avars. Charlemagne conquered the area in 788 and encouraged colonization and Christianity. In 1252, Ottokar, king of Bohemia, gained possession, only to lose the territories to Rudolf of Hapsburg in 1278. Thereafter, until World War I, Austria's history was largely that of its ruling house, the Hapsburgs. Austria emerged from the Congress of Vienna in 1815 as the continent's dominant power. The Ausgleich of 1867 provided for a dual sovereignty, the empire of Austria and the kingdom of Hungary, under Franz Joseph I, who ruled until his death on Nov. 21, 1916. The Austrian-Hungarian minority rule of this immensely diverse empire, which included German, Czech, Romanian, Serbian, and many other lands, became increasingly difficult in an age of emerging nationalist movements. When Archduke Francis Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo in 1914, World War I, as well as the destruction of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, began. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Health: no vaccinations are needed for visiting Austria Health insurance: medical care is expensive. Power- 220 V, 50 Hz Pack carefully: Austrian weather is not the most reliable so make sure to bring clothing that is suitable for all weather types. Austria follows the metric system. Currency: Euro Time zone: 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Medium Time (+1 GMT) Careful: Austria observes Daylight Saving Time from March to October ATTRACTIONS Haus Der Musik The Haus der Musik is a modern, interactive theme museum boasting real and virtual rooms that will get in touch with the fascinating world of music. Liechtenstein Museum One of the most incredible and important private collections of the world can be found here. Situated in the Garden Palace in Vienna’s Rossau district since 1807, the collections of the Prince of Liechtenstein were considered among the most important attractions in Vienna up to its closure in 1938 Tirol, Innsbruck. This 800-year-old town is renowned for its cultural center This city will keep you busy as you explore its many art treasures and impressive historical structures. Innsbruck’s colorful history is interwoven with that of the Habsburgs, whose wealth and sense of beauty left their mark You simply must visit their "Golden Roof", the "Black Men" bronze statues at the Court Church, the Imperial Court Palace and Ambras Castle. For the Alpine way of life, Innsbruck and its beautiful surrounding holiday villages have it all. Of the villages Igls, Mutters, Götzens and Axams are the best known and well visited. All are typical Tirolean mountain villages offering excellent sporting facilities and accommodation for everyone and there will be no fogetting this wonderfully beautiful place. Hiking When it comes to hiking holidays or mountain holidays – Austria has a wealth of beautiful mountains and Natural forests to explore. The beautiful countryside of the mountains, rivers, lakes and forests, offers an incredible choice of different places, remembering Austria is a country designed for hiking holidays, its amazing amount of easy to follow trails through picturesque landscapes guarantee both fun and adventure for the whole family RESTAURANTS Dorf pizzeria - as the name suggests Pizza is on the menu here Hotel Bischofsmütze - Roast Pork, Roast beef and a fantastic range of organic foods Gasthof Krahlehenhof - a wide range of foods including, venison, pork and beef LODGING Hotel Sonnenhof - This is a beautiful 3 Star Hotel located a short distance from Andelsbuch, close enough to walk in fact and it is in the beautiful area of Bregenzerwald Hotel Adler - This beautiful old Royal Post Officer has been converted into a wonderful Hotel and is of 4 Star quality. This hotel has an in house restaraunt and is set in the heart of Oberstaufen Altstadthotel Amadeus - This beautiful hotel is located in the heart of Salzburg and is of 3 Star quality. Here you will find your in walking distance and its set ion a very covenient location. PERSONAL STORIES 
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