Saalbach's history is inextricably related to Alpine skiing. Despite the fact that people lived on the settlement territory for hundreds of years, it was a small and generally poor village until the end of the 19th century. This place was one of the most unsightly in the whole district of Salzburg. According to local legend, everything changed in 1898. Josef Wallner gave skis to Mr. Bachmann, a Saalbach resident, …
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Hotel Interstar has gained wide popularity with tourists having children. It attracts its guests with a well-developed infrastructure and a wide range of services. The hotel is located on the territory of the splendid garden with a small zoo. In the warm season, excellent terraces are equipped for visitors’ leisure. The hotel’s restaurant offers its clients several types of the menu based on preferences …
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Snowboard fans will not be bored too, as routes of a total length of 15 km are intended exactly for them. Besides, on Mount Bernkogel, the excellent half-pipe is situated. Also, snowboarders can visit the upscale fan park located in the Hinterglemm district. Leogang is famous for its broad ski routes that are perfect for snowboarding. There are also several great mogul ski runs. The total length of flat routes in …
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Local cuisine generally meets the definition of "modest, hearty, and delicious." You should not expect from the Saalbach chefs French refinement of serving or Chinese attention to the colors of the dish. But you can enjoy simple, time-tested dishes for a small fee here. There is no exotic here. So you can not worry about the reaction of the body to the new food. If you want to visit not just a restaurant, but a …
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The vast majority of interesting events are related to sports and physical activity in general in Saalbach and its surroundings. However, what else can you expect from a ski resort? But there are a lot of activities that are not associated with mountains and skiing. If you are counting not only on fun descents but also on trips to interesting places, you should follow the announcements on the website of the town …
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Fans of excursions will enjoy a visit to the old church of Pfarramt that remains one of the main landmarks of Saalbach. The church has managed to retain not only its inimitable architecture but also the gorgeous design of interiors. Skillfully made stained-glass windows, old icons and sculptures, and wooden elements of décor deserve the attention of vacationers. The church is very attractive and has an incredible …
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Climate in Austria and weather forecast - best seasons for visit
The water in the Austrian lakes warms very quickly to 27 degrees, so the beach season is opening in mid-June. However, frequent precipitation doesn’t allow to enjoy the warm sun and crystal-clear water of lakes. On the average, not less than 650 mm of precipitation fall in the eastern part of the country, and more than 2 000 mm fall in the West. With the onset of September, the warm weather begins to recede gradually, but the air temperature remains quite comfortable to have an active rest. Sunny days are decreasing, and already in mid-October the average temperature is about 15 degrees. Often, the first snow falls in autumn; it immediately conceals the still warm earth. At night, temperature drops to 6 degrees. November in Austria is the most gray and off-road month. Clear sunny days almost never happen. The weather becomes gloomy and dank, the air temperature in the evening and at night can drop below zero. Besides that, there is a huge amount of precipitation, which often provokes floods.
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Atmosphere of Austria: politics
Austria is a federal republic. The Constitution was signed in 1920. It reflects all the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, the principles of equality, the basic division of power, etc. Amendments to the constitution were made repeatedly. They were adapted due to the modern requirements of the people. The country works on the basis of democracy, therefore all power comes from the people; their decisions are reflected in elections. The capital of Austria is Vienna. The federation of the republic includes 9 regions or lands. Each federation is divided into certain communities, within which the own system of self-government operates. The state control is carried out on several levels: political, legal, economic, and penal.
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