Everyone knows that Austria is the country where world-renowned classical composer, Mozart, hailed from. However, there is still much, much more that Austria has to offer - exciting things to do and spectacular sights to see when you spend your family holidays in Austria.
To make the most out of your trip to Austria, one of the things you should do is to pay homage to classical music. You can catch an opera being shown at one of the many opera houses around the country. Better yet, watch the opera at St. Martinstrum, the world's largest floating opera stage, for a truly unforgettable experience. You can also attend Sunday mass at the Hofburg Chapel so you can listen to the Vienna Boy's Choir sing - a tradition started in 1498, or simply buy a ticket to an orchestra concert.
You can also listen to the classical compositions of Mozart, Haydn and Schubert at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna or at a farm in Piber where they serve as the background music for the dressage performances of the Lipizzaner horses. And if you think you've had enough of hearing classical music, you can just go to the places where Mozart and other composers once lived and worked. One such place which is also considered one of the must-see attractions in Austria is the Figaro House, where Mozart supposedly composed the famous opera "The Marriage of Figaro".
Another way to truly enjoy your family holidays in Austria is to take "The Sound of Music" Tour in Salzburg. On this tour, you'll get to relive the well-loved film musical by visiting attractions such as the Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron Castle and Nonnberg Abbey. You'll learn some new trivia about the movie, too.
Afterwards, your next stop on your trip to Austria should be to get your fill of the country's breathtaking natural scenery. Take a hiking trip on one of the trails of the Austrian Alps, or, if you're a thrillseeker, climb one of its peaks and go hang-gliding. You can explore the crystal-clear mountain lakes and quaint alpine villages in the Tirol province, too.
Cycling should also be on your list of things to do while spending your family holidays in Austria. After all, Austria is also popular for its many cycling routes, especially the Danube path from Passau to Vienna.
Finally, don't forget to take a tour of Austria's castles and baroque gardens. The Schonbrunn Palace, in particular, is a must-see attraction in Austria and is sometimes called Austria's Versailles. With 1,441 rooms and magnificent gardens, it is no wonder that this castle used to be the summer home of the Habsburg royal family. It was also chosen by Napoleon Bonaparte as his Austrian headquarters.
Once you've done all these, you're sure to leave Austria happy, although a part of you is guaranteed to be left behind. You'll want to come back and have another round of family holidays in Austria, too, so you can relive the sights, sounds and memories that make Austria one of the best travel destinations in the world.
To make the most out of your trip to Austria, one of the things you should do is to pay homage to classical music. You can catch an opera being shown at one of the many opera houses around the country. Better yet, watch the opera at St. Martinstrum, the world's largest floating opera stage, for a truly unforgettable experience. You can also attend Sunday mass at the Hofburg Chapel so you can listen to the Vienna Boy's Choir sing - a tradition started in 1498, or simply buy a ticket to an orchestra concert.
You can also listen to the classical compositions of Mozart, Haydn and Schubert at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna or at a farm in Piber where they serve as the background music for the dressage performances of the Lipizzaner horses. And if you think you've had enough of hearing classical music, you can just go to the places where Mozart and other composers once lived and worked. One such place which is also considered one of the must-see attractions in Austria is the Figaro House, where Mozart supposedly composed the famous opera "The Marriage of Figaro".
Another way to truly enjoy your family holidays in Austria is to take "The Sound of Music" Tour in Salzburg. On this tour, you'll get to relive the well-loved film musical by visiting attractions such as the Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron Castle and Nonnberg Abbey. You'll learn some new trivia about the movie, too.
Afterwards, your next stop on your trip to Austria should be to get your fill of the country's breathtaking natural scenery. Take a hiking trip on one of the trails of the Austrian Alps, or, if you're a thrillseeker, climb one of its peaks and go hang-gliding. You can explore the crystal-clear mountain lakes and quaint alpine villages in the Tirol province, too.
Cycling should also be on your list of things to do while spending your family holidays in Austria. After all, Austria is also popular for its many cycling routes, especially the Danube path from Passau to Vienna.
Finally, don't forget to take a tour of Austria's castles and baroque gardens. The Schonbrunn Palace, in particular, is a must-see attraction in Austria and is sometimes called Austria's Versailles. With 1,441 rooms and magnificent gardens, it is no wonder that this castle used to be the summer home of the Habsburg royal family. It was also chosen by Napoleon Bonaparte as his Austrian headquarters.
Once you've done all these, you're sure to leave Austria happy, although a part of you is guaranteed to be left behind. You'll want to come back and have another round of family holidays in Austria, too, so you can relive the sights, sounds and memories that make Austria one of the best travel destinations in the world.
About the Author:
Isabella Olsen is a travel writer who has toured major destinations worldwide, including Austria, by car. To book your Austria car hire or learn more about car hire worldwide, visit www.zencarhire.com.
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