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+-Autria Travel Guide : Located in central Europe, Austria is a landlocked country bordered by the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy and Switzerland. The country was a centre of power in Europe at the time when it was ruled by the mighty Habsburgs
+-----The city of Vienna : The city is a smorgasbord of Baroque with a dash of art nouveau. Circling the old town (the Innere Stadt ) is the imposing revivalist architecture of the Ringstrasse Vienna main boulevard. These buildings range from the charming Opera House to the monumental Natural History Museum
+---------The History of Vienna : The first settlement of any substance was Roman. The city was called Vindibona, but was in fact never more than a garrison town. It was only with the rise of the Babenberg clan in the tenth century that Vienna became an important city
+---------Getting to Vienna : Trains from western regions and from Hungary terminate at the Westbahnhof, situated on the outer ring road or Grtel, 2 km west of the centre close to Mariahilferstrasse, Vienna's brashest shopping street. From here the U-Bahn metro line U3 leads directly into the city centre.
+---------Eating out in Vienna : Austria's cooking is great. If you like flummeries, pastries and sweets, it is the paradise on earth. These dishes are not necessarily served as a dessert, they can also be a complete main dish.
+---------Sightseeing in Vienna : Vienna has a compact historical centre, bound to the northeast by the Danube canal and surrounded on all other sides by the majestic sweep of the Ringstrasse. From here, the main arteries of communication radiate outwards.
+-----The History of Austria : In the early 1930s worldwide depression and unemployment added to these strains and shattered traditional Austrian society. Resultant economic and political conditions led in 1933 to a dictatorship under Engelbert Dollfuss. In February 1934 civil war broke out and the Socialist Party was outlawed. In July a coup detat by the National Socialists failed but Dollfuss was assassinated by Nazis.
+-----The city of Salzburg : Salzburg is dubbed the - Rome of the North - because of its many churches. It is a compact town easy to get around on foot
+---------The old City of Salzburg : The city of Salzburg - and especially its historic city center is in fact one of the loveliest places in Europe, winning international acclaim in 1997 when it was designated a world heritage site by UNESCO.
+-----Climate Information on Austria : Austria is located in a temperate climatic zone with a Central European climate influenced by the Atlantic climate
+-----Geographical information on Austria : Austria is located in southern Central Europe. It has common borders with Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
+-----Customs Regulations in Austria : In general, customs controls are no longer made; however spot checks are possible at any time. For direct flights without stopover in a non-member state from an EU state to another EU state, the exit for EU Travellers may be used.
+-----Visa Requirements for Austria : Nationals of some states only need a passport that has not expired within less than five years or an official identification card.
+-----Winter Sport in Austria : The Alps account for two thirds of Austria surface area, and provide ideal conditions for relaxation, winter sports and winter fun. 71 winter regions with over 800 winter-sport locations offer pure enjoyment for their guests.
+-----Austria by car : An excellent expressway, highway and federal road network connects Austria with all its neighbouring states. All main border check points expressway and federal-road check points are open day and night.
+-----A summer in Austria : Summer in Austria is for having fun! Experience the beautiful landscape on foot, on a bicycle or on horseback. Hike across mountains and valleys, swim in lakes and rivers. Discover the fauna & flora of the region, the hospitable inhabitants and the delicious local treats
+-----Embassies in Austria : List of all foreign embassies and diplomatic high commissions and consulates in Vienna - Austria. Updated monthly.
+-----The People and country of Austria : Austria is located in southern Central Europe. Geographically, its territory encompasses both the Eastern Alps which cover some two thirds of its surface area and the Danube Region
+-----Austrian Culture : A nation with an abundant cultural heritage and a rich artistic life, an undisputed intermediary and bridgehead between cultures, ranks throughout the world as a major cultural power
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