Austria
Language → German
Population (around) → 9,092,363
Currency → Euro (EUR) €
General weather Overview
A temperate climate zone determines the weather in Austria. As is common in the northern
hemisphere, days in the summer months are not only warmer but also longer. Depending on the
season and the city, average daily temperatures can range from sub-zero to hot summer
temperatures.
Cities
Vienna / Capital – Graz – Linz – Salzburg – Innsbruck – Klagenfurt am Wörthersee –
Villach – Wels – Sankt Pölten – Dornbirn – Steyr – Wiener Neustadt – Feldkirch – Bregenz –
Wolfsberg – Baden – Klosterneuburg – Leoben – Traun – Kapfenberg – Lustenau – Hallein – Spittal
an der Drau – Eisenstadt
Fun facts
- While the northern parts of Austria are mostly flat, much of the rest is mountainous in nature. In fact, the beautiful Austrian Alps cover about 62% of the country. The highest peak among all these mountains is the Grossglockner at an impressive 3,798 meters
- The largest ice cave in the world can be found in Werfen. It extends for almost 42 kilometers
- You can find 45 natural lakes in Austria with a surface area of more than 0.19 square miles (0.5 sq. km). So, although it is landlocked by 8 different countries, there still are many water activities to be enjoyed
Some popular local foods
Viennese Apfelstrudel, Wiener Schnitzel, Vienna Sausage, Knödel
Tafelspitz, Tiroler Gröstl, Käsespätzle, Potato Gulasch, Kaiserschmarrn, Buchteln, Brettljause,Sachertorte, Kardinalschnitte, Fiakergulasch, Martinigans, Mondseer, Spargel, Powidltascherl,Belegte Brote, Topfentascherl
Some native animals:
Red fox, Golden Eagle, Osprey, House Sparrow, Common Raven, Mallard,
Ermine
Couple of reasons to visit
- No matter what time of year, the country is filled with tons of outdoor activities to experience, such as hiking, climbing, rafting, paragliding, canyoning, horse-riding, and so much more
- Visit the beautiful towns and villages with picturesque scenery and gorgeous architecture
- The culture, art, and history, including operas and unique music scenes
- Food, coffee, sweet treats, and beautiful cafes