Austria More Than A Winter Destination
Ivaylo Yordanov -
Most of us are used to
think that Austria is mainly
a winter destination and the first things that come in mind are Alps, skiing, snowboarding. But is it really like this?
Actually, the beautiful nature of the country reveals itself in all seasons,
but winter!
When I think of Austria, the
first thing that comes to my mind is the Austrian Alps. Maybe just about
everyone knows that Austriais one of the best places to go during the winter. It has countless winter
resorts with amazing surroundings, perfect ski tracks suitable for all ages and
difficulties and many more sport facilities in case you are not into skiing.
For the tired skier or just for everyone who would like to relax and have fun,
there are many suitable places to do it – from big swimming pools to hot
bath-tubs and restaurants with specialties from around the world.
But if you think that Austriais only for the winter … think again!
If you prefer taking a
holiday especially for skiing, you can do so even in the summer with the help
of the gorgeous Austrian glaciers. One of the most famous glaciers is the one
in the StubaiValley – the Stubai Glacier. It is
visible even from the road and can be a remarkable view even for non-skiers. Other
perfect places for skiing in the summer are the Kaprun Glacier and Pasterze Glacier, which
unfortunately is decreasing in size in the last years. And if you are keen on
the big things than the largest glacier in Austria is for you – the Hintertux glacier.
In Austria there are also magnificent hiking trails, revealing a huge part of the
country beauties. A beautiful place is Zell am See with its Hohe Tauern
mountain range, the Zeller Lake and its belonging marked trails, suitable for
both beginners and experts. There
is also available biking, sailing and more. I am not going to give more
examples of hiking trails because they are numerous in almost every resort in Austriaand they surely bring the atmosphere of the amazing nature
there.
If you are a nature lover I can recommend here
only a small fraction of the many nature reserves in Austria. One of them is
located just north of the city Innsbruck – the Karwendel nature reserve. The
Karwendel mountain range is part of the Alps and can reveal many breath-taking
types of scenery. Another one is the Pürgschachener Moor Nature Reserve which
is in Styria, near Irdning / Ennstal and offers wonderful moments in fresh air.
One can also visit the National Park Nockberge – part of the oldest mountain regions in Austria.
Of course as far as
culture is concerned the capitol Viennais simply outstanding!
No matter where you
are from, keep in mind while planning your holiday that nature is always
perfect in every season. And I can assure you that one of the best places to go
and see it is Austria.
Whether you like skiing, hiking, looking from the top of a high mountain or
just relaxing under the sun on the bank of a lake – it is all there just for
you.
Ivaylo Yordanov is the
author and can provide you with additional information about Austria resorts, by using the
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