Austria

Now, let's get to Austria.... As the home of Mozart, Klimt, and Kafka, Austria is a melting pot of the Arts. There are so many beautiful cities in Austria.

Vienna, its capital, is a romantic city with rich heritage. It is ideal for both a romantice experience for couples or fun tours for families. Visit the Imperial Palace or Imperial Castle (Hofburg) to learn about their history and culture.

The weather is absolutely beautiful year round in Austria. Although it can be quite cold in the winter, the summers boast warm weather often going up into the 90s(F)/30s(C).

Getting around Austria is just plain simple. With so many options to chose from, it'll always be easy to get from point A to point B. There is an extensive system of metro, bus, light rail and tramway services. The best, and fastest way to get around is the light rail or tramway.

As Austria adopted the Euro as its main currency, it is easy to get your money converted at any bank, airport, or railway station around the country.

Austria offers one of the best cuisines in the world. If you are not willing to try new things, eating around Austria is a top choice! Some typical Austrian dishes are Wiener Schnitzel - fried thin slice of veal coated in breadcrumbs, Knodel - round poached or boiled potato or bread dumplings and Sachertorte - Viennese chocolate cake.