Most of Austria is in the mountains, the Alps and Carpathians. The rest of the country has fertile farmland, part of the Vienna Basin. Lakes, rivers, mountains and valleys provide endless outdoor activities in some of the world’s most gorgeous landscapes. Because most of the country is rural, the residents and visitors find many natural pursuits like these five top favorites. You can find holidays in Austria with Inghams and get great prices so now and a fantastic time to explore this fantastic country.
- Zwolferhorn Jasper180969
Climbing Zwolferhorn by Cable Car
Climb Zwolferhorn in 16 minutes! Well worth the fare, the view from the top looks out over a lovely lake and the amazing Alps. Especially in the mild weather months, people can hike up the mountain on well-marked pathways in about 2.5 hours. Then, they can ride the cars back down into the town of St. Gilgen.
Skiing at Ellmau
The ski and snowboarding resort village of Ellmau is great for golfing and hiking during the summertime. When the snow is good, skiers take the train up and ski down on excellent blue and red ski runs. Mountain restaurants are also fantastic. Nothing gets people hungrier than a day on the slopes. A superb ski school teaches young and old the basics and details of skiing and safety in the mountains.
Strolling and Getting Married in the Schonbrunn Palace Gardens
Besides exploring the historic palace, strolling the vast gardens with its walkways and fountains is a pleasure. Many wedding ceremonies take place in this scenic setting. A brisk walk or leisurely meander is rewarding, but taking time to examine the flowers is worthwhile as well. The gardens are extremely peaceful and beautiful.
Hurtle down the Osttirol or Toboggan Run near Lienz
People can ride a cable car up into the mountains or take the trails on foot. Then, they can take the fun ride hurtling down the mountain toboggan run. Providing a remarkable ten minute trip, the facility is clean and updated. The brakes on the toboggans work perfectly, and the G-force pull is certain to be an adrenalin rush.
Walking in Alpbach
This traditional mountain village resort is found in western Austria. The town itself is charming, but the surrounding meadows, hills and mountains have walking and hiking trails ideal for exploring. In the area are trails easy to challenging.
