Austria is an execellent destination for travellers of all ages and interests. Here are some basic facts for people visiting Austria.

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Vienna is located on the Danube, in the northeast part of Austria. It is the capital of Austria and has a population of over 1.5 million people, nearly one-quarter that of the entire country. Long been the seat of the Habsburg dynasty, Vienna retains its imperial style, with grand boulevards and imposing architecture.

In Vienna you will find a huge choice of cultural and sportive activities, all year long.

This is a fine selection some of the most oustanding annual events in Vienna, Austria.

Munich is the capital and principal city of the German state of Bavaria and the third-largest city in Germany (after Berlin and Hamburg). Munich is situated in the southern part of the country in the valley of the Isar River, a tributary of the Danube.

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Its population is about 1.2 million people. The city is situated along both banks of the Vltava River. The city has traditionally been one of the principal intellectual and artistic centers of central Europe.

Budapest is the capital, largest city, and cultural center of Hungary, having about one-fifth of the country's population. Situated on both banks of the Danube river, 217 km (135 miles) southeast of Vienna, Austria, it embraces three older cities: Obuda, Buda, and Pest.

Graz is the capital of Styria province in southeastern Austria. Situated on the Mur River at the foot of the Styrian Alps, it is Austria's second largest city, with a population about 250000.

Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol province in western Austria. Its population is about 120000 inhabitants. Located in the eastern Alps, it is an important tourist and winter sports resort. Innsbruck hosted the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics.

Salzburg, the capital city of the north central Austrian federal state of Salzburg, is situated near the foothills of the Alps and the border with Germany, about 270 km (170 miles) west of Vienna. The city's population is about 140000. Salzburg's name is derived from the area's rich salt deposits.