Discover Austria: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
Discover the stunning beauty of the breathtaking Austrian Alps, a winter wonderland for skiers and a paradise for outdoor lovers
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FAQs: Austria
What should I know about Austria?
Austria is a beautiful small country in the heart of Europe, with a long and interesting imperial past, still visible in spectacular palaces and architecture. Famous worldwide for its stunning alpine scenery, winter sports and charming villages, Austria boasts a wonderful cultural legacy: Klimt, Mozart, Schubert, Wagner and Strauss were born here. If you enjoy classical music, you shouldn’t miss the Salzburg Festival in summer, in Mozart’s beautiful birthplace city.
Why should I choose Austria for my adventure?
Breathtaking scenery
Austria’s stunning alpine mountain scenery, with lush forests, snow-capped peaks and beautiful turquoise and emerald lakes, make it a dream destination for nature and outdoors lovers. From rock climbing to snowboarding and skiing, hiking, canyoning or mountain biking, Austria has something for everyone.
World-class skiing
Experience the freedom of skiing off the bounds on the amazing Austrian Alps backcountry terrain, enjoying comfortable world-class accommodation. Slide down on deep untouched powder around top resorts like Innsbruck, Arlberg, Kitzbühel or Stubai, with options for all levels. Discover a paradise for ski tourers and free riders!
Majestic Vienna
The beautiful capital city of Vienna boasts an impressive imperial grandeur and a vibrant and modern cultural life. Vienna is also known as the City of Music, with a wonderful musical heritage that includes the Vienna Philarmonic Orchestra, one of the finest in the world. Fancy restaurants with amazing food and wines and a coffee-house culture with delicious cakes are a must for foodies visiting the city.
What can I expect from the weather in Austria?
There are three types of climate in Austria: the continental of the plain region of Vienna, with cold winters and warm summers; the Alpine climate of the mountains, snowy and freezing in winter, and cool in summer with some thunderstorms in the afternoon; and the climate of cities at higher altitude, like Salzburg or Innsbruck, with cold winters and quite warm summers with a good amount of thunderstorms.
How can I get to Austria?
Located at the heart of Europe and bordered by seven countries, Austria is an easy stop-off on a trip through Europe, thanks to its excellent transport connections. Vienna boasts one of central Europe’s best train connections. If you are flying, you can arrive in Vienna major international airport, or you could also fly to Salzburg or Innsbruck.
Which language is predominantly spoken in Austria?
German
What’s the country code of Austria?
+43
What currency is accepted in Austria?
Euro (EUR)
What’s the high season in Austria?
If you are after skiing, snow is pretty much guaranteed from November onwards to April, although the best time will be January and February. Hikers and outdoor lovers will get the best of warm weather between April and October. Most cities are year-round destinations.
What people are saying about Austria trips
Aurelien
5.00
Great customer service and Renato (our guide) was fantastic. He really tailored the trip to our experience level while challenging us. I would recommend him highly!
Shaun
5.00
Firstly, this is the second occasion that we have booked a trip through Explore-Share and both times the process has been brilliant from start to finish. They are helpful, informative and efficient and always easy to contact. Secondly, this is the first time we have used Andreas as a guide and we really couldn't have asked for more. He assisted us in the preparation and logistics of the trip and helped us to get to the starting point, thus avoiding the need for a hire car. The guiding process was fantastic, professional throughout but also friendly and relaxed making it the perfect balance; everyone in our group loved the trip. Brilliant value for money, would not hesitate to book him again. Good stuff!
Sergei
1.00
Explore-Share took advantage of my inexperience. I had asked for a beginner level trip, instead, they recommended me a rather advanced trip. Neither Explore-Share nor the guide were forthcoming with information until the very last moment. The guide sold my participation to another outfit about a week before the trip. Neither Explore-Share neither the guide are trustworthy and can be relied upon in making arrangements.
Tom
5.00
Daniel made our two day guided ascent to the summit of Großglockner an incredible and unforgettable experience. Daniel provided us with quality gear and kept us well informed throughout the whole expedition in terms of the route, weather conditions and safety precautions. Daniel’s communication skills were fantastic and he spoke perfect English. We were very thankful that Daniel gave us a second attempt at the summit after having to turn back on our first attempt due to bad weather (Daniel’s judgement of the conditions was great and we had full confidence in his decision to turn back to ensure safety). The summit was absolutely amazing and we had a lot of fun and good laughs with Daniel. We hope we can book Daniel for another trip soon, Danke!!
Mark
5.00
Had a GREAT time with Andy, who helped me witness an awesome sunrise on top of the GrossGlockner! Again many thanks for everything!
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