9 FAMOUS AND AMAZING LANDMARKS IN AUSTRIA

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9 FAMOUS AND AMAZING LANDMARKS IN AUSTRIA

9 FAMOUS AND AMAZING LANDMARKS IN AUSTRIA, Austria is the land of snow, world- notorious melodists, alpine ski pitches and strudel. For numerous times, Austria has generally been a go- to position for skiing and snowboarding. More lately, its metropolises have developed a youthful, vibrant, artistic scene attracting people down from the pitches to visit bars, cafes, galleries and other notorious Austrian milestones.

When in Austria stop by an old- fashioned cafe or bakeries for a slice of sachertorte, a world- notorious chocolate cutlet made with delicate layers of chocolate cutlet and apricot jam. Austria is notorious for The Sound of Music, and suckers will carouse in the galleries and tenures devoted to thismusical.However, head to one of Austria’s pieces houses or musicale halls to hear to classical music by Hayden or Mozart, If adaptations are n’t for you.

Down from the metropolises are the natural prodigies of Austria. With the Austrian Alps running through the country and multitudinous glacial lakes, falls and denes
the country’s natural geography makes for a welcome pause in an else excited schedule. Then are 20 inconceivable natural and literal milestones in Austria.

20 LANDMARKS IN AUSTRIA

NATURAL LANDMARKS IN AUSTRIA

1- HALLSTÄTTER SEE

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Hallstatt Lake is one of the most stunning natural landmarks of Austria.

Hallstätter See or Hallstatt Lake gets its name from the small, picturesque and typically Austrian town of Hallstatt on its shores.

The town of Hallstatt has existed for more than 7000 years.

The lake is surrounded by pine-covered mountains which are reflected on the blue glassy surface.

The train station is on the opposite side of the lake to Hallstatt.

Using the ferry crossing makes for a pleasant way to arrive into the town.

Hallstätter See is a popular summer destination particularly with scuba divers who take advantage of its crystal clear waters.

Hallstätter See is at Seestrasse 132-138, Hallstatt 4830.

2- WACHAU VALLEY

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Wachau Valley a must-visit natural landmark. Pictured here is Aggstein Castle.

The Wachau Valley a must-visit natural landmark that stretches for 24 miles (38.6 km) through the glorious Austrian countryside and follows the river Danube.

The valley is between the towns of Krems and Melk.

Taking a river cruise down the river will offer up ruins of ancient castles, apricot orchards and vineyards covering the hillsides.

Wine has been produced in the region since the Celts settled in the valley and vineyard tours are popular.

There are also a large number of popular cycling routes through the valley.

The route between Krems and Melk can, at a gentle pace, allow time to stop and admire the scenery and be completed in under four hours.

Wachau Valley is at Joching.

3- SEEGROTTE HINTERBRÜHL

Seegrotte Hinterbrühl is an extensive underground cave system in Lower Austria and home to the largest underground lake in Europe.

During a blasting operation gone wrong, the system was a former mine that was flooded creating the lake.

The mine has been an amusement centre, mine show, and German military during World War II.

Today the mine is open to the public as a tourist attraction.

Inside the mine is a model of the Heineken plane, constructed inside the tunnels during WWII, mining equipment, and a boat that takes tourists onto the water.

Seegrotte Hinterbrühl is at Grutschgasse 2a, 2371 Hinterbrühl.

4- SCHAFBERG

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Schafberg mountain is a natural Austrian landmark you must visit.

Schafberg is a mountain in the Salzkammergut Mountain Range, which is in the Northern Limestone Alps.

Schafberg’s summit is at 1783m (5850ft) above sea level.

At the base of the mountain is Wolfgangsee Lake which makes for breathtaking views from the mountain’s peak.

During the summer months, a rack railway known as the Schafbergbhan runs from a small town on the shore of the lake up to the summit to a hotel which has stood at the top of the mountain since 1862.

Schafberg is at Markt 35, St. Wolfgang 5360.

5- EISRIESENWELT ICE CAVE

Anton von Posselt-Czorich discovered the Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave in 1897, often known as the ‘World of the Ice Giants’.

The discovery lay much forgotten until the years following the First World War when a team of researchers explored the ice cave’s true nature and its labyrinth system.

Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave is more than 24 miles (40 km) in length and dates back more than 100 million years.

The ice cave can be reached via a recently renovated cable car.

Eisriesenwelt Ice Cave is at Eishöhlenstraße 30, A-5450 Werfen.

 

6- HOCHTOR MOUNTAIN

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Hochtor Mountain is a magnet for hikers and an amazing natural landmark in Austria.

Hochtor Mountain towers over the valley below at 2369m (7772ft) and is the highest mountain in the Gesaeuse limestone range in the northeastern Alps.

Heinrich Heß, a mountaineer from Vienna, first mapped a track to the mountain’s summit in 1877.

Hochtor Mountain is a popular destination for experienced climbers due to the mountain’s complexity and challenging terrain.

The top of the mountain is jagged; however, the Alpine mountains’ dramatic panorama is a stunning reward for those who brave the climb.

Hochtor Mountain is at 8912 Johnsbach.

7- ZELLER SEE

natural landmarks in austria Zeller See
Zeller See is a wonderful landmark of nature in Austria.

Zeller See, or Lake Zell, is a stunning freshwater lake by the alpine town of Zell am See.

The lake is 2.5 miles (4 kilometres) long and is one of Austria’s most scenic lakes.

Zeller See was formed during the last Ice Age and sits in a landscape of mountains and rolling hills.

The lake and the surrounding natural landscape are part of a nature reserve, which protects the many fish species in the lake.

The most plentiful fish within the lake is the reinanken, a popular menu item at local restaurants.

Zeller See is at 5700 Zell am See.

8- KRIMMLER WASSERFALLE

natural austria landmark Krimmler Wasserfalle
Krimmler Wasserfalle is another Austrian natural landmark of beauty.

Krimmler Wasserfalle, or Krimml waterfall, is a mighty torrent of water cascading over 380m (1246ft).

Krimmler Wasserfalle is the largest waterfall in Europe which, along with the stunning scenery and hiking trails surrounding the falls, make it a popular tourism destination.

The waterfall is fed by the Krimml Ache, a river that flows through the alpine mountains.

Head to the falls on a Wednesday evening to enjoy the torch-lit trail that makes them appear even more magical.

Krimmler Wasserfalle is at Wasserfallweg 47 Section OeAV Warnsdorf / Krimml, Krimml 5743.

9- KITZSTEINHORN GLACIER

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Kitzsteinhorn Glacier is a stunning Austrian landmark to see in winter.

The Kitzsteinhorn Glacier sits at the top of the Kitzsteinhorn mountain, at over 3000m (9842ft). The glacier is accessible by cable car and is a popular destination for skiers.

At the top of the glacier, two viewing platforms stretch across the snow and ice.

The National Park Gallery at the summit provides visitors with further information about the glacier through exhibitions and an award-winning movie.

In summer, many tourists wrap up in warm clothes for the journey to the top of the glacier, before ‘snow-bathing’ in the warm summer sun, while surrounded by ice.

The Gipfel Restaurant is also at the top of the glacier.

It’s Salzburg’s highest restaurant and serves freshly prepared regional dishes.

 

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