Wed, 11 May 2016
Небольшая Австрия, расположенная в предгорьях
The Alps are truly the jewel of Central Europe. What so
attracts travelers here? Of course, numerous Austrian
architectural and historical monuments, delightful national
parks and world famous ski resorts. And also – amazing
the aura of this country that helped Mozart, Schubert and others
great creators to create their works that today
make up the pride of world cultural heritage.
The Republic of Austria is bordered by eight European countries:
its neighbors are Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy,
Slovenia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia. About 8.1 live in the country
million people, among whom are Austrians, Slovenes, Hungarians, Croats,
Czechs and Slovaks. This heterogeneous ethnic composition of Austria
due to its former domination and in the territories of nearby
countries. The official language of Austria is German, monetary
unit – euro. Traditional religions that professes
most of the population in the country are Catholicism and
Lutheranism.
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Austria – the capital and major cities
The capital of Austria is the beautiful Vienna. Her story goes to
the distant past, by the middle of I century AD, when in the territory
the current old town of the outpost of the 15th Roman Legion began
to build a settlement for civilians. Today this city with
population of about 1.68 million people (2.3 million with suburbs),
located in the east of the country, is the largest in Austria
in terms of the number of residents and the ninth – in the European Union. As it should be
the capital, Vienna is considered a cultural, economic and political
center of the country. In addition, Vienna, along with New York and Geneva,
is a city of residence of the UN.
Other significant Austrian settlements include
the cities of Graz, Salzburg, Linz, Klagenfurt and Innsbruck, each of
which also has its own unique history and culture.
Austria – Recreation and Tours
Tours to Austria are among the most sought after,
After all, in this beautiful camp you can find rest for every taste.
The most popular tours in Austria are associated with a ski vacation.
Tourists who choose an active winter holiday in Austria, are waiting
3,5 thousand lifts and more than 20 thousand ski slopes any
complexity, as well as cozy hotels with first-class service. TO
The most popular ski resorts include Innsbruck,
Baden-by-Win, Saalbach-Hinterglemm and many others.
In the summer with the steep ski slopes occurs magical
reincarnation, and they become famous alpine meadows,
filled with the scent of herbs and lovely wildflowers. Summer –
best time to get to know the national
Austrian flair and visit located on the picturesque
alpine slopes traditional villages with their taverns and canceled
the kitchen.
However, the real glory of Austria is priceless
historical sights. Visiting Vienna, Salzburg, Graz with
their architectural splendor and plunging into the spellbinding
The old atmosphere of these ancient European cities can be recognized
many new things and get real pleasure from exploring this
amazing country.
Austria is also famous for its resorts where you can fix it.
your health and long-term recharge and positive. Most
famous resort of Austria – Baden. Here in the SPA centers it is proposed
many healing procedures that can significantly improve
well-being. In between sessions, spa guests
can walk around the city and admire the ancient architecture, as well as
visit the park on the mountain and enjoy the magnificent scenery and
Rose Garden – one of the best in Europe.
But the main thing – no matter what holiday in Austria you choose, you
meet with the cordiality and hospitality of the inhabitants of this small
countries, and at the same time – with a perfectly organized impeccable
service.
Austria – attractions
Tourists who visit Austria for the purpose of exploring its
attractions, above all, attracts Vienna. TOак каждый
self-respecting ancient capital, it has its Old Town,
surrounding ancient fortress. In the Austrian capital, tourists are waiting
numerous museums. Having been to the houses of the Mozart Museum, the Museum of History
arts, technology, folklore and ethnography, as well as natural
history, the museum of the twentieth century, the Austrian Gallery, you start deeper
feel what a huge contribution to world history and culture
can make even such a small country. In Vienna you can also
stroll through the zoo, the creation of which dates back to 1752
year, and the most beautiful parks that make up the pride of the Austrian
the capital (among them the most famous Vienna-famous Strauss
Forest).
Another city that cannot be ignored in Austria
– This is Salzburg, which is called the city of festivals. Connoisseurs
music honors him as the birthplace of the great Mozart, who lived there
more than half of its short but bright life. Tourists can
visit his house museum, located on the banks of the river
Salzach, as well as enjoy the peaceful tranquility of this town,
walking through its beautiful parks with the cleanest waters and
original sculptures.
Austria – weather
The weather in Austria is in direct proportion to the terrain.
certain locality. Eastern and Northeastern regions
countries that are in lowlands differ moderately warm
climate, with sunny and dry summer, with an average temperature of about 20
degrees and mild winters during which the thermometer rarely
drops below -3 degrees.
Weather in the mountainous areas of Austria is determined by wet western
air flow and is characterized by heavy rainfall, especially
concerns the western and northern ranges of the Alps.
The climate is temperate in the lowlands of the Alps, on the upper parts of the slopes
– moderately cold and high mountain. Whoever is going to rest there in
winter time should be ready for a meeting with a harsh and snowy winter
with an average temperature of -15 in the cold months. Tourists should
know that sometimes through mountain passes littered with snow, it happens
impossible to drive a car and train, and in the spring in the Alps
avalanches come down.
Weather in Austria now:
Austria – cuisine
Since Austria’s richest history has developed on lands
which different nations lived, its cuisine is distinguished by a large
variety and famous for great dishes that have today
world fame, for example, strudel – apple roll from
very thin dough.
Therefore, holidays in Austria are traditionally not for tourists.
only interesting and fun, but also very tasty. What do they like to treat
Austrians? Delicious beer and fatty meat, strudel and
Viennese coffee, Sacher cake, Salzburg dumplings, boiled
Starovensky beef, Burgenland kripfelemi, goulash,
rustic ham and peasant bran bread. Recipes
Austrians carefully pass their national dishes from generation to
generation. At the same time, the inclusion of national dishes in the menu
is the rule for many Austrian hotels.
Austria – Interesting Facts
Austrians are very hospitable people, they are easy to contact,
like fun, and at the same time impeccably polite and punctual. But,
so as not to lose their disposition in communication, do not call them
the Germans, the people of Austria do not like this. Then, refer to
Austrian need only the way he introduced himself. In all
hotels and restaurants the staff speak English, but in
private boarding houses, in taxis, in municipal services speak
German, so tourists should consider this
fact.
The size of the tip in Austria is 5% of the order value. For
large restaurants, it increases to 10%. In bars and cafes for
tips can use small coins, and in the street to give them
not accepted at all. Tips when traveling in a taxi is 10% of
the amount shown on the meter.
If you want to use a card for calculations, remember that
in Austria there are so many places where you can only pay
cash, including shops and restaurants. You should also know that
the exchange rate in Austria is much lower, and in exchange you will have to
pay a high percentage, so cash is better to take with
by myself.
Another point: at the weekend in Austria do not work shopping
institutions, and many cultural institutions close early. To
you didn’t have to change your plans while annoyed
Check out the schedule of the places you plan.
to visit.
Austria – visa application
Citizens of Russia and CIS countries who want to travel to
Austria should get a visa at the Austrian consulate
(Of course, for this they must have a valid foreign
passport). Depending on the purpose of the trip you can get:
– visa for a short visit to Austria or other countries
the Schengen zone, which will be valid for 90 days
six months from the moment you cross the border of any country
signed the Schengen Agreement; – Austrian national visa,
with which you can be in the country for 3 to 6 months and
transit through the borders of all Schengen countries
agreement.
For получения визы нужно сдать документы в австрийский
consular department, not later than 21 days prior to the planned
departure. Document processing language – English or German, with
notarized translations. TOонсульский сбор составляет 35
euro for a short stay visa and 75 euro for
national Austrian visa.
Austria – Embassy
Austrian Embassy in Moscow is located in Starokonyushenny
lane, house 1. You can call there by phones (495) 502-9512,
780-6066, (495) 937-4269 (fax).
TOонсульский отдел посольства Австрии в Москве находится в
Bolshoy Levshinsky Lane, Building 7. You can call there by
phones (495) 956-1660, (495) 637-4268 (fax).
TOарта Австрии
