Austria Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Austria (Austria) or Austria accommodation?  Austria is a breathtakingly beautiful Alpine country located in Central Europe. The country is surrounded by Switzerland in the west, Germany in the north, Slovakia and Hungary in the east and Italy in the south. Austria is a large mountainous country attributable to its location in the Alps. The Central Eastern Alps, Northern Limestone Alps and Southern Limestone Alps are all partly in Austria.

Austria is famous for its stunning alpine scenery; hiking to its historic villages and superb winter resorts; and its glorious architectural riches which include reminders of the once-powerful Hapsburgs. The landscape of the country is characterised by rolling hills and mountains, glaciers, rivers and lakes, alpine valleys ad river gorges and beautiful vineyards, farm lands and steppes. Austria boasts wonderful skiing, hiking and mountaineering resorts, and many recreational sites ideal for families.

Austria is one of the premier skiing regions in the world; it is also famous for its historical buildings, outstanding museums and galleries.

Austrians speak Croatian, Hungarian and Slovene and the country is divided into nine federal states. Austria’s close proximity to so many influential European countries means there is a diverse multicultural atmosphere in the country. Major cities in the country include the capital Vienna with its many museums and historic sites, Graz with a world heritage historic old town, Innsbruck which is home to many religious sites, castles, memorials and museums and Klagenfurt which has many wonderful outdoor adventures. The city of Linz has several exciting festivals while Salzburg the birth place of Mozart on the German/Bavarian border has great museums, cultural and natural tours, lively entertainment facilities and spectacular baroque churches in front of a backdrop of beautiful snow-covered peak.

Austria is a winter garden of remarkable contemporary architecture and is at the front of engineering, invention and design. The country enjoys a lasting reputation for music, literature and the arts. - Browse the Austria Map or compare Austria accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.