Planning An Austrian Adventure

W hether you’re planning        west down to the dazzling Danube   to waltz around Vienna,       in the east. It’s a country where  take to the powdery           history’s footsteps can be easily  slopes of Lech or listen to the       followed, from the beautifully     sound of music in Salzburg,           baroque buildings of Salzburg to   you’ll find car hire is the           the Hapsburg palaces of Vienna.    perfect way to achieve your                                              travel objectives in Austria.         Let your Austria car hire                                              adventure take you through a       Discover the land of music,           landscape of sweet snow covered    mountains and merriment with car      log cabins in Tirol, to the        hire. Renting a car in Austria       stunning winter ski resorts of     gives you the freedom to explore      Lech, Kitzbuhel and Saalbach.      one of Europe’s most naturally        Here you’ll find all manner of     beautiful countries at your own       thrilling snowy action from the    pace. Touring the historic           traditional skiing and             cities, pretty valleys and            snowboarding to the exciting       rolling frontiers, you’ll find a      snowmobiling, skating,             land that is truly refreshing.        tobogganing and ice climbing.                                            Blanketed in snow from November    Austria, with its breath-taking       to spring, the area is             Alpine scenery and charming           transformed over the summer        cities is one of Europe’s most        months to a lush playground for    popular destinations for both         hikers and mountaineers, who       winter ski vacations and short        travel from far and wide to take   breaks. It’s easy to see why.         on the challenge of its forested   Austria is located in the heart       hills and rolling valleys.        of Europe, in an extremely scenic                                        area which runs from the              Austria is home to some of         strikingly beautiful Alps in the      central Europe’s most elegant and  charming cities. A trip to            peckish. Those curious to sample  Salzburg or Vienna should most        the local fare will be spoilt for  definitely be included in your        choice. Wiener Schnitzel,         Austria car hire itinerary.           Apfelstrudel and sumptious         Located on the northern border of     Sachertorte are just some of the   Austria, Salzburg is a city           famous Austrian dishes that have   drenched in culture. The              found their way onto dinner        picturesque birthplace of Mozart      tables everywhere around the       and setting for The Sound of          world. Coffee houses are a         Music is definitely in tune with      national institution in Austria    its musical heritage, hosting         and a great place to try the       major concerts and operas             country’s famously sweet treats.   throughout the year.Austria is a                                         land of festivals. Vienna’s          In terms of unspoilt scenery,      summer film festival is a must        exciting sporting activities and   for movie-goers while the elegant     captivating cities, Austria has    balls that take place during the      it all. Hiring a car in Austria    annual Fasching period                allows you to tailor-make your     (pre-Easter) are world famous.        own adventure, follow the          Meanwhile, sophisticated Vienna,      well-trodden tourist path or       with its world-famous Lippizaner      blaze a new trail. Austria’s      horses, stylish palaces and           chocolate-box scenery awaits your  impressive State Opera House          discovery and car hire is by far   makes for another distinctly          the best way to see this stunning  highbrow destination. During         land.                              your travels, you’re bound to get      About the Author: Fiona is a travel writer and writes for Argus Car Hire and Car Hire Austria Published At: www.Isnare.com