Little Austria
If you’re going to be Europe, why not drop by Austria? There are new things to see and experience in its many cities—particularly Vienna, Austria’s capital. Vienna isn’t like any city in the United States. The bright glow of the neon fluorescent is absent here, nocturnal lights that blur the city’s dark undertones through shading and discoloration. In Vienna, you’ll find grandiose cemeteries, beautiful scenery, and awe-inspiring cathedrals like no other in the world.
Austria has seen a steady influx of tourists since the end of World War II, when Americans were once again ready to venture out into the world that had only recently been a battlefield. Some of the most famous tourist sites in Austria are Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; the Danube valley; Vienna, and of course the Alps.
The Hills are Alive with the Sound of Music: A Portal to Austria
The Austrian government maintains a website dedicated to help would-be tourists with everything related to Austria travel. From there you can check out available hotel rooms from the country’s biggest hotel establishments. You can also book your room reservations online through hotel websites; The Austria travel website should provide links to them.
Other important features include an overview of Austria, an in-depth travel guide about the cities and car routes, tips on how to get the most out of your limited stay in the country, and a travel planning section that includes just about all the information you’d normally expect from a paid tour guide. The website showcases the definitive “Sound of Music”—a classic 1965 Hollywood musical film—companion book.