Active vacation in Austria - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

The view from our room, city of Bad Gastein Austria is a suitable place for those who want to get a lot of amazing emotions and combine cultural leisure with active recreation. The Austrians love to arrange various events and enjoy life. This country is famous for its ski resorts located on the famous Alpine slopes. The developed infrastructure fully contributes to the joy of the extreme recreation, which embraces skiing and snowboarding, bicycle rides, paragliding and hang-gliding, bungee jumping, and much more.
Austria is one of the most economically stable and prosperous states in Europe. That is why the infrastructure here is set at the highest level. …
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A modern European ski cluster has been established in the northern part of the Alps, which includes the resorts of Kaprun, Zell Am See, and Piesendorf. Fans of active and extreme holidays come from all over Europe and this is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Austria. Porsche has built a lift on the Schmittenhohe mount. The structure featured the advanced mechanism. The local resort is famous for its complex routes, which attract professionals and experienced skiers from different countries. Those who only learn to ride, have to go to Piesendorf, where there are more simple slopes and toboggan runs. Those who want not only to ride down the snow-covered slopes, but also spend time in the spa, like the Kaprun resort.
Ischgl belongs to younger, but no less popular ski resorts. It is considered a prestigious and fashionable place to relax in Austria, where rich people gather. Skiing and snowboarding here is probably not the goal, but just one of the entertainment options. Those who want to have fun have their places here, so there are plenty of unsportsmanlike people here. Ischgl is one of the best places for snowboarding, therefore young people are actively attracted to it. For them, a whole park is built, where there are half pipes, various springboards and other obstacles. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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You can not only ski and board in Austria. To be convinced of this, it is enough to go to the Danube Island, which is the artificially created structure in the middle of Vienna. Initially, an additional channel has been created to protect against flooding, but eventually there was built an entire island, which now attracts fans of outdoor activities. Over time, bars, restaurants, nightclubs and its own concert platform were built there. Now, an annual open-air is held here, which is visited by hundreds of thousands of people for several days a year. If you want to visit one of the best music festivals in Europe, then you need to choose the time and go here. Guests are given the opportunity not only to hang out in discos, but also relax at the beach, ride a catamaran, and go water skiing.
Landestheater Innsbruck If you like walking, trekking and picnics outdoors, then it's worth to go to the limestone mountain, Shackel, whose height is 1 445 meters. Mountain bikers, cyclists and those who like to stroll through the picturesque peaks, come there. It offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area, not only Austria itself, but also neighboring Croatia and Slovenia. If you do not want to spend time climbing, then you can use the funicular. A pleasant pastime is guaranteed to all foreign guests who decide to choose this destination for their holidays.
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Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Austria
♥   Restaurant 'Carpe Diem' Salzburg. Type - Creative|Country. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Collio' Wien. Type - Italian. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Das Loft' Wien. Type - International. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Das Schick' Wien. Type - Mediterranean cuisine|Portuguese|Spanish. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Die Küche Wien' Wien. Type - Country. On the map   Photos
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks in Austria
♥   Amusement park 'Freizeitzentrum Zahmer Kaiser' Walchsee. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Jagdmärchenpark Hirschalm' Unterweißenbach. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Kärntner Erlebnispark' Hermagor. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Märchenpark Neusiedlersee' St. Margarethen. On the map   Photos
♥   Amusement park 'Spielpark Leutasch' Leutasch. On the map   Photos
Map of all parks
National and city parks of Austria
♥   Nature Park 'Eichenhain' . On the map   Photos
♥   Nature Park 'Eisenwurzen' . On the map   Photos
♥   Nature Park 'Falkenstein' . On the map   Photos
♥   Nature Park 'Föhrenberge' . On the map   Photos
♥   Nature Park 'Gemeindeau-Heidenreichstein' . On the map   Photos
Unique attractions in Austria

Hallstatt Village

From the series “Small Flamboyant Towns Painted with Van Gogh Colors”
The picturesque town of Hallstatt is hidden in the Austrian Alps. The settlement is located on the shores of the lake. Despite the fact that it’s quite difficult to get to the town, it is visited by thousands of tourists every year. One of the main attractions is the Hallstatt Salt Mine that is one of the oldest in the world. Its development has begun more than 3 000 years ago. In the 19th century, the archaeological research was first carried on the territory of the modern village and its surroundings. In the course of excavations, scientists were able to detect traces of more than 2 000 graves, which were created as far back as the Iron Age. This unique discovery allowed Hallstatt to be considered one of the oldest settlements in Europe.

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Dachstein Sky Walk

From the series “Elegant Architectural Structures for Fans of Skywalks”
It’s possible to find amazing architectural monuments even in the most hidden corners of the planet. The bridge built on the Dachstein glacier is an excellent example. This spectacular bridge with an observation deck, which is the final element of the structure, is situated in the Austrian town of Dachstein. The sight was built at the terminal cable car station, high in the mountains. Using the lift, travelers can climb to an altitude of 2 700 meters. After that they will be able to stroll through the beautiful glass bridge and admire the panoramic view of the mountains.

The glacier serves as a foundation for a viewing platform with a bridge. The structure is perfectly visible even from the territory of Slovenia and the Czech Republic. Not everyone dare to walk through the suspension … Read all
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