Forget the stereotypical images of Austria of yodelling, Lederhosen and the Sound of Music! Welcome to a whole new world of fun-filled holidays, from blissful relaxation to action-packed adventure. In winter, Austria adopts the motto "from the slopes to the spas" and becomes a vast winter playground of fun! Ski or board by day and relax and dine in style by night. Explore the magic of snow on and off piste... and Austria's great value will astound you! With more regional flight connections than ever before, Austria - the most charming holiday destination, just a two hour flight away!

Austria has few peers as a year-round holiday destination, with plenty of winter sports in the Alps, some of the most impressive and overblown architecture in Europe and an unrivalled musical tradition that even The Sound of Music couldn't sully.

The cities have plenty to engage visitors. Vienna is the capital, hub of the country's musical life and littered with beautiful buildings. Music, art and architecture reach baroque perfection in Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace. Innsbruck's snow-capped peaks frame its fascinating historic buildings. Lonely Planet Publications - Austria

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