Holidays in Austria and Flights to Austria :
If you are looking for a holiday hotel or flight to Austria, the following information may help by giving you an overview on the destination.
Austria, a small and beautiful country located in the heart of Europe combines its rich cultural heritage with a drive for innovation with unparalleled ease and elegance.
Austria's regions offer an abundance of activities and pursuits for all ages and interests. Whatever it is you are looking for – action or culture, sports or culinary delights – chances are that you will find it in one of Austria's regions. Attractive deals and offers are available any time of the year tempting you to visit Austria for the first time or to come again and enjoy the wealth of activities on offer.
Did you know that Austria is widely recognized as one of Europe's premier golfing destinations, home to over 140 courses situated in attractive locations across the country? Enjoy the game the way it’s meant to be played – on courses that seamlessly blend into a landscape of lakes, rolling hills and majestic mountains. No need for artificial water traps or man-made inclines here!
Eating out in Austria:Get a taste of Austria's culinary diversity! Over the years, Austria has become a real haven for gourmets. Ambitious farmers, winegrowers and innkeepers have re-discovered the joys of fresh, seasonal, local produce so visitors can sample the joys of good eating and drinking with all the finest products that the regions of Austrian have to offer!
If you thought Austrian food was limited to wiener schnitzel and apple strudel, think again. While traditional food is one of the highlights of visiting Austria, those in the know look for backstube platter – medallions of pork in garlic, with rosti (grated and cooked) potato, or kaiserschmarren – a sort of omelette with raisins and plum compote. And for those who aren’t watching their waistlines, there’s mohr im hemd, a delicious chocolate pudding in a chocolate sauce.
Traditionally renowned for its hearty fare, Austrian cuisine can be surprisingly delicate with Italian influences in the south and Hungarian to the north, and a range of mouth-wateringly good local cheeses.
And it’s not just Austrian cuisine for which visitors have developed a taste, while the best-known Austrian drink may be beer, Austrian wine is fast developing its own fine reputation. In Austria, wine lovers can now find a range of world-class white wines principally from Riesling and the indigenous Austrian Grüner Veltliner, but also from other Austrian white varieties such as Neuberger and Gelber Muskateller. There are also some excellent reds made from the more obscure indigenous grapes such as Zierfandler and Rotgipfler. From the connoisseur to those who just like to enjoy wine with a meal, choosing an Austrian wine will complement the food perfectly.
The Language of Austria:German is the official language spoken by 98% of the population as mother tongue. There are distinct differences between the many regional dialects, and also a wide variation in the 'standard' Hochdeutsch spoken from region to region. Slovene is an official language in the southern province of Carinthia. Other minority languages include Croatian (0.5%) and Hungarian (0.1%). All three languages are taught alongside German in some bilingual schools. Another minority language is Slovak.
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