Side is a popular Turkish resort on the Mediterranean Sea. The first hotels appeared here in the 80s of the last century. Before that, a small handful of fishermen lived here, going out to sea every day in the hope of a catch that would feed their families. Now former fishermen and their…

To the west of Salzburg was the smallest Austrian province with a difficult to pronounce name – Vorarlberg . Its main attraction is the Alps. The main source of income of this federal land is tourism. If Vorarlberg’s closest western neighbor , Tyrol, is ideal for downhill skiing, then here is a wonderful tourist climate for those who prefer…

The province of Tyrol is located in the western part of Austria . The neighbors of this province are the countries of Germany , Italy and Switzerland , the Austrian provinces of Salzburg , Carinthia and Vorarlberg . The length of Tyrol from west to east is 210 kilometers, and from north to south – 110 kilometers. The beauty of Tyrol will conquer any person, it is not for nothing that it…

In Austria, Styria is one of the most densely populated regions. The administrative center of the country, the city of Graz, is the second largest city in Austria. Styria has a rich history, as evidenced by numerous historical and architectural monuments. Herberstein Castle , the buildings of which were built from the 13th to the 17th century, the abbey…

The federal state of Salzburg is located in the high alpine region of the Republic of Austria. Salzburg, the capital of the region of the same name , is the fourth largest city in Austria . Its population is about 150,000 people, while almost half a million people live in the province itself. The federal state of Salzburg borders Germany , as…

The federal state of Upper Austria got its name from its geographical location – it is located in the upper reaches of the Austrian part of the Danube. On an area of ​​12 thousand square meters. kilometers, about one and a half million people live. The federal land border runs along the Enns River in…

Lower Austria is the largest federal state in Austria in terms of area and population. It covers Vienna with the “green belt” of the Vienna Woods, consists of small, charming villages, picturesque valleys, and cozy towns. At the end of the 20th century, the city of St. Peltier became the capital of Lower Austria . In addition to it,…

A civilized place of rest for cultured people – this is how the Austrian region of Carinthia can be described as a tourist destination. Carinthia , located in the very south of Austria , fascinates at first sight: alpine peaks covered with snow, severe glaciers, stalactite caves, dense forests, crystal clear lakes, thermal springs. And among all…

The “youngest” federal state of Burgenland is located southeast of Lower Austria , down from Lake Neusiedler .   The area is almost 4 thousand square kilometers, and the population does not exceed 300,000 people. At the beginning of the 20th century, this territory belonged to Hungary. After World War I, Burgenland was ceded to Austria . That is why in…

Vacation in Austria from Lviv . Austria is a very popular destination for our summer holidays, and above all, thanks to the high mountains. Rest in Austria . At first glance, the country is very rich, clean, well-kept and looks perfect in places. Beautiful cities and villages of a unique style are located in picturesque…