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Farmhouse apartment at St Wolfgang Austria

4 bedroom Farmhouse apartment.

Tastefully refurbished four bedroom apartment. Sleeps 8, plus cot and fold up bed for baby/child.

Situated above Lake Wolfgang in wonderful forested land near the Schafberg mountain. The famous Schafberg mountain railway is at the bottom of the hill.

The apartment has all a family could require for the perfect Austrian holiday.,,near to lakes, near to majestic mountains, lots of walking and rambling paths..and near to ski area.

It is approx 10 minutes walk into the village of St Wolfgang, yet you are in a secluded country area.

The farmhouse has a secure play garden for children.

The local Postalm ski area is 20 minutes.

The apartment consists of Lounge/dining, open plan Kitchen. 4 bedrooms, Bathroom with shower/wc.

The lounge has a traditional wood buring Oven so, you have the perfect atmosphere for winter nights and a glass of gluwein.

Te apartment will be available for bookings from Easter 2010

Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

From €95 per day - Ref: PD/KC

A. local ski mountain
The local ski mountain is the Zwolferhorn...it is not the largest ski area by any means but it is handy, it has a comfortable cable car lift to the mountain top and also there is the lower Laimer Alm ski practice area for beginners and children or just to take your toboggan for some snow fun!!Apartments From €55 per day

Apartment Rental apartment cleaning and laundry costs

It is normal in Austria for a cleaning and laundry charge to be levied at the end of a holiday stay. This is to ensure that all apartments are kept to a good standard of cleanliness.

This cost is paid directly to the management on site.

Costs vary depending on the size of the apartment and the number of people staying.

A guide to costs are as follows:

Final cleaning - 30 to 40 euros; Laundry - 12 euros per person

Tourist tax is charged by the local council. Curently at the rate of 1.15 euro per night, per adult over 15 years of age.

This is also collected by the management and paid on your behalf.

For any questions on rental costs.

Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

Holiday apartments from €50 euro per day

Apartments at St Wolfgang

Choice of two 1 bed Apartments - One sleeps 3 and one Sleeps 5. Only 3 minutes walk to lakeside and 10 minutes walk to famous Schafberg mountain train.

The Postalm ski area is only 20 minutes drive up the mountain! Perfect for all the family and vary safe for the youngsters as all the runs lead to the valley.

Superb views to the Schafberg mountain. Bedroom with double bed. Lounge with 2 further fold-out double sofa beds.

Fitted kitchen, Breakfast and dining room. Shower and separate WC.

From €55 per day - Ref: Schaf/apartments

Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

From £175 per week - Ref: Schaf/aprtments

Austrian Chalet House at, Lake Wolfgang

Situated in the hamlet of Ried am Wolfgangsee, just outside the village St Wolfgang.

Superb lakeside chalet house as it can sleep up to 10 people.

For families there is the local Postalm ski area only 20 minutes or 45mins with the free local ski buses.

The lake is about 2 minutes walk.

There are super views of the lake from most rooms. The ground floor contains the large family kitchen/dining.

The very large lounges have sofa beds and can sleep a further 2 people in each.

There is ski equipment storage available in the cellar and there is plenty of parking on the forecourt.

For further details and availability:

Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

From €100 euro per day - Chalet/Wolfgang

Austrian Holiday apartments at St Wolfgang

Haus Amadeus holiday apartments: Awarded *** Edelweiss. Situated in the hamlet of Ried, 10 minutes walk from the centre of St Wolfgang.

Two modern Apartments - Sleeping 2-6 people. Only 3 minutes walk to lakeside and 10 minutes walk to famous Schafberg mountain train.

The Postalm ski area is only a 20 minute drive up the mountain! Perfect for all the family, and very safe for the youngsters, as all the runs lead to the valley.

Superb views to the Schafberg mountain.

Apartment 'B' - suitable for 4 adults + child/baby.

Bedroom with double bed. Lounge with 2 further fold-out double sofa beds. Travel cot available.

Fitted kitchen, Breakfast and dining room. Shower and a separate WC. Prices from only €55 per day -

Apartment 'A' - suitable for couples + one child/teenager.

Bedroom with double bed, and shower. Separate WC.

Fitted kitchen, lounge with double sofa bed. Sat TV, DVD player etc.

Large balcony overlooking garden and with some views to lake.

From £175 per week - Ref: Schaf/aprtments

Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com.

Holiday apartments from €55 euro per day

Austrian Holiday at Ried, Lake Wolfgang

1 bed Apartment - Designed with couples in mind, it can sleep 3, so perfect if you have one child. Private balcony overlooking gardens and lake.

Super summer destination with only 3 minutes walk to lakeside, with all water activities and a10 minutes walk to famous Schafberg mountain train.

The Postalm ski area is only 20 minutes drive up the mountain! Perfect for all the family and vary safe for the youngsters as all the runs lead to the valley.

Superb views to the Schafberg mountain. Bedroom with double bed. Lounge with double sofa bed.

Fitted kitchen, Breakfast and dining room. Shower and separate WC. From €45 per day - Ref: Schaf/apartments

Email catherine@amazingaustria.com. From £135 per week - Ref: Schaf/aprtments

From £135 per week - Ref: Schaf/aprtments

From £135 per week - Ref: Schaf/sml/aprts

Austrian Holiday at St Gilgen, Lake Wolfgang

Large Holiday/ski apartment - Lake Wolfgang

Very large holiday apartment, near to the Zwolferhorn mountain at St Gilgen am Wolfgangsee. Sleeps up to 5/6 people

Fantastic views to the Schaftberg mountain on the other side of the lake. For families there is the local Postalm ski area only 25 minutes or 45mins with the free local ski buses.

There is a very large enclosed balcony, so you can enjoy being outside but yet still inside!

The apartment consists of:

large bedroom with double Austrian bed, plus additional fold out bed, plus a separate dressing room. Lounge/with fold out sofa bed. Dining area,kitchen, bathroom, entrance hall.

TV, DVD player, etc.

Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

Prices from €50 euro per day - Ref/Muse/KC

Austrian Holidays at St Gilgen, Lake Wolfgang

The Mozart village of St Gilgen is at the top end of Lake Wolfgang. It is famous for it's Mozart connection and visitors come from all over the world to see the birthplace of Mozart's mother. Also his sister was married in the local church and had her wedding breakfast at the Hotel Zurpost, in the village square.

But besides it's famous characters, St Gilgen is a good base for holidays at any time. Situated on the lakeside, it boasts it's own ski mountain, the Zwolferhorn. Very fast downhill ski-ing,..if you are at least an intermediate. For families there is the local Postalm ski area only 25 minutes or 45mins with the free local ski buses.

Rental Apartments & Houses at St Gilgen and St Wolfgang cater from 2 - 6 people and some even have the extra cot for the smallest member of the family. Most have a Balcony with great views over lake and Village, the centre of is approx 10 minutes walk.

Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

Holiday apartments cost from €50 euro per day

Chalet House near Lake Wolfgang

This nearly renovated house, situated beside the river at Weissenbach.

It is perfect for winter ski-ing being near to the Postalm ski area and in summer a perfect base for all water sports being near to Lake Wolfgang.

The house sleeps up to 8 people, it has 4 bedrooms, 2 doubles and 2 singles, also there is sofa bed in lounge. Great for groups and families

There is a large modern kitchen, large dining room plus TV room looking out to the garden.

It has a large terrace on first floor with great views to the Postalm mountain range.

There are log fires in the lounge and dining room.

The bathroom is fitted with a steam shower..really nice to enjoy after a day ski-ing.

For further information and to book contact:

Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

From €125 euro per day - Ref/Weissenbach House

Holiday apartment at Lake Wolfgang to let

Large Two bed ski apartment for rental at Lake Wolfgang.

This spacious apartment is situated on the outskirts of the mozart village of St Gilgen.

It is about 10 minutes walk to the lake and the busstop for the free ski bus to the Postalm.

It is in typical Austrian style has two bedrooms and sleeps up to 7 people.

Bedroom one has a double and a single bed. Bedroom two has two single beds.

The lounge/dining room has two single sofa beds and a balcony with a superb lake view.

There is a TV with DVD and a CD player.

Fitted kitchen and bathroom with separate WC. There is also a Sauna and laundry facilities in the building.

For bookings or enquiries:

Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

From €55 per day Ref:Glk/KC

Holiday at Sankt Gilgen am Wolfgangsee

One bedroom apartment, Austrian style, overlooking St Gilgen and Lake Wolfgang.

Bedroom with double Austrian bed. Lounge with fold-out double bed + television etc.

Bathroom/Shower/toilet. Fully fitted kitchen. Dining area. Balcony with great views over lake. Village centre approx 15 minutes walk.

Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

From €50 euro per day - Ref: CLSN/KC

Lake Wolfgang
Newly refurbished and modernised apartment. Available now for 2007 winter season. Perfect base for a walking holiday. Superb views over the lake, 10 minutes walk to caqble car and lake. Tastfully decorated with all mod cons. Flat screen TV, DVD etc One bedroom, lounge with sofabed, kitchen, bath/wc, balcony. Sleeps 4/5 Just email us the details.From £245 per week - AD/1

Long lets at, Wolfgangsee
Due to the demand from Guests for longer lets, many of our owners are willing to rent from one to six months.

The Mozart village of St Gilgen is at the top end of Lake Wolfgang. It is famous for it's Mozart connection and visitors come from all over the world to see the birthplace of Mozart's mother. Also his sister was married in the local chuch and had her wedding breakfast at the Hotel Zurpost, in the village square.

Then there is the popular village of St Wolfgang, renowned for it's famous Weisses Roessel Hotel and Scalaria event centre.

Rental Apartments at St Gilgen and St Wolfgang cater from 2 - 6 people and some even have the extra cot for the smallest member of the family. Most have a Balcony with great views over lake and Village.

Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

Long let apartments from €500 euro per Month

Luxury studio apartment at St Gilgen
Situated in the heart of Austrias lake district, the accommodation offers an ideal base for summer or winter ski holidays.

First floor modern luxury studio, offers stunning views across Lake Wolfgangsee plus the Shafberg and Zwolferhorn mountain ranges.

Sleeps 2 adults with a king size wall bed Plus additionally there is a sofa bed. Panoramic views from balcony, parking, fully fitted kitchen, modern bathroom with under-floor heating, plasma screen TV with satellite access to CNN news, safe, timber flooring Building has lift, sauna, secure locker room, laundry and drying rooms and onsite management services.From €55 per day - Ref: WD/KC

Maria Alm - near ski slopes

Studio Apartment in one of the highest ski regions.

Entrance hall, Bathroom/Wc, Lounge/bedroom, balcony.

Sleeps 3

contact: catherine@amazingaustria.com

From £199 per week - Ref: Conbr/Maria Alm

St Gilgen - Laim
Typical Austria style apartment with great views of the lake. One bedroom with D/bed. Lounge with Sofabed, fitted kitchen, bath/wc, Balcony. TV with DVD plus CD player Near to Laimer lift for ski practice and approximately 10 minutes walk to Cable car for mountain. Lounge with further fold-out double bed. Fitted kitchen, Breakfast and dining area. Bathroom/Shower. From €55 per day - Ref: GK/KC

St Gilgen am Wolfgangsee
Luxurious two bed room apartment. This superb apartment has lots of space and is suitable for up to 6 people.Apartments from €75 per day Ref/Mtn/25

St Gilgen, village centre apartment

Modern 2 bedroom apartment, conveniently situated in the village centre, of St Gilgen, at Lake Wolgangsee. Aprrox 35 minutes from Salzburg.

The Postalm ski area is only a 20 minutes drive up the mountain! Perfect for all the family and vary safe for the youngsters as all the runs lead to the valley.

Superb views over the lake to the Schafberg mountain. Bedroom with double bed. Bedroom with single bed. Lounge with fold-out double sofa bed.

Fitted kitchen, Breakfast and dining room. Shower/bathroom and separate WC.

From €65 per day - Ref: Milton/apartments

Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

From 65 euro per day - Ref: Milt/aprtments

St. Gilgen
Studio apartment with superb views over Lake Wolfgang. Entrance hall, Lounge/Bedroom. .Kitchen, Bathroom, Glazed balcony to enjoy the view whatever the weatherFrom €45 per day - Ref: GK/Graf

St. Gilgen village - Wolfgangsee

Apartment - Sleeps 4 10 minutes walk to centre of village.

Balcony overlooking lake Wolfgang. Superb views to the Schafberg Mountain. Fitted bedroom with double Austrian bed. Lounge with further fold-out double bed. Fitted kitchen, Breakfast and dining area. Bathroom/Shower.

email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

From €55 euro per day - Ref: SG/GJ

From €55 euro per day - Ref: SG/GJ

Strobl am Wolfgangsee

Attactive secluded Villa just 2 km (15 mins walk)from the village of Strobl & Lake Wolfgang in an open sunny position at the end of a small cul-de-sac next to attractive beech woodlands. Large garden 850sq.m with lawn sunbathing area and new patio. Garden furniture.

Lake Wolfgang offers extensive water sports incl. water skiing etc. 15 Mins drive to Postalm ski area and St Gilgen ski area. Post & Ski Bus 500m. Extensive Parking for 3/4 cars. Secure storage shed. Car Recommended.

Leisure facilities at nearby Hotel - swimming pool, sauna/steam room etc. Ski & Board hire available. Mtn bikes bikes available to hire. Airport Transfers can be arranged (Salzburg 35km).

Completely refurbished - this TEN room VILLA has 165 sq.m over two floors plus a large cellar laundry room /store. Superb open views to surrounding mountains & forest. Footpath & Mtn bike trail to Lake Wolfgang & Strobl village 2 kms. from property. Nearby restaurant/bar 500m. & leisure swimming pool complex.

G/Floor: Entrance vestibule/cloak cupboard, one spacious twin bedroom, large open plan kitchen / dining lounge with French doors to terrace, large family bathroom with o/bath shower.

F/Floor: Family/TV room with balcony, king size bedroom with wash basin & balcony, one double & two single bedrooms. Shower room/WC & additional separate toilet.

Cellar - storage & laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer & ironing & drying facilities. Storage. Services

Washing Machine, Tumble drier, Microwave, Full oven and hob, Fridge/freezer, Satellite TV, DVD & Video. Oil fired central heating.

catherine@amazingaustria.com

From £495 - £750 per week - Ref: HP/KC

Village of St. Wolfgang Apartment

Spacious Apartment - Sleeps 4 In the centre of the village near to Church and the famous White Horse hotel.. and only a few minutes walk to the lake. Balcony overlooking the old village streets.

Fitted bedroom with double Austrian bed. Lounge with further fold-out double bed. Fitted kitchen, Large dining area. Luxury Bathroom/Shower.

Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

From only €50 euro per day - Ref: SC/KC

Last news update 21/01/10

Apartments cost from 35-65 euro per night.

Chalet Houses cost from 125 euro per night

For information and FAQ's Scroll down!

Ski season under way.

This year's ski season has been a little late, as the snow has not been as much as expected...but now it has been falling and particularly on the mountain ski areas where it is desperately needed.

We have a few new apartments available for 2010, so a little more choice. Theses will be added shortly when we have all the details.

Half Term Ski

Rental Accommodation is filling up fast as people try and get in a ski week during the school half term. Luckily, it is slightly different dates in Europe, so you should still be able to get the accommodation you need at a reasonable price.

Advent 2009 opened on 20th November.

This year Advent at Wolfgangsee opened on 20th November and stays open until 24th December. It then opens again after Christmas for the new year celebrations until 6th January, so there is lots of opportunity to enjoy the magic Christmas at Wolfgangsee...in fact almost 6 weeks of festivities and Traditional Christmas markets. All villages around Lake Wolfgang have their own special features for Advent. Strobl has a fll size display of Baby in Crib...it also has all the live animals...plus Reindeer!! Great excitement for the kids as they can buy food to feed the animals. Check out he Advent markets at www.wolfgangseer-advent.at

We have apartment rental accommodation from as low as 40 euro per night for a 2 person studio and one bedroom apartments for 4/5 people from 55 euro per night. Email Catherine@amazingaustria.com

Already many of our apartments and all 2 bedroom apartments are booked for Christmas and new year!! But we still have some one bedroom and studio apartments available at Wolfgangsee. Email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

28/8/09

Easyjet special offers to Austria.

Easyjet have announced some great offers for their flights. From winter ski-ing, you can get to Austria for just £28.99! So, now is the time to take a few days out, book that break you have been promising yourself.....and of course enjoy some Ski time in Austria.. Check out our apartment offers.

Holidays in Austria

Austria a country with four distinct seasons for you to enjoy...warm in the Spring, hot in Summer, golden in Autumn and a wonderland of white in Winter. To visit Austria at anytime of year is the perfect holiday. Many people believe Austria is all snow and for ski-ing but this is no so...and in summer the temperatures can reach 35 degrees!!

New for this year

We have two superb Chalet houses listed for this year. One near the lake at St Wolfgang and one at Weissenbach nearer to Postalm ski area, yet only 10 minutes from the lake. Perfect for large families and groups. Prices start at only 100 euro per day.

English speaking for your bookings

Many site visitors ask us, if the holiday apartment owners are English speaking...yes, many of our Holiday apartments are English owned and even those owned by other Nationalities also speak English, so you have no need to worry. When booking our apartments, you will get all responses in English and should you wish to call us, the phone will be answered in English.

Ready, steady, snow…!

If you love winter sports then the Wolfgangsee is the right place for you! Whether it’s on skis or a snowboard our region has lots of attractive ski areas each being one more beautiful than the other:

The Postalm ski area is almost on Strobl’s doorstep - a great family ski area 1200-1900m above sea level that offers something for everyone, whether you are a beginner or expert skier. After great investment last year , a modern 4-seater chair-lift was built to enhance the existing 8 lifts. All runs lead to the valley plateau, so you can be sure the youngsters will not get lost!

The 'Zwölferhorn mountain' near St. Gilgen offers great skiing also! The peak can be comfortably reached by cable car and also offers a fantastic panoramic view of the snowy horizons around the Wolfgangsee for those who choose not to ski.

The 'Dachstein West' ski area can be reached by car or ski bus and has 140 km of sheer skiing pleasure for the whole family!

So all in all, our region is one of the most family in Austria and link that with the sports on the lake...you have almost everything you could wish for on a ski holiday. You can check out every webcam in Austria, just click here.

Taxi service from Salzburg to Wolfgangsee

Many clients ask us about a good taxi service and a reasonable priced one. We have linked up with a few of our colleagues here at Wolfgangsee and can now offer their Taxi service from the airport to any of the villages around the lake. The price is from 79 Euro up to 4 people and 99 Euro up to 8 people. The price is per journey. We can make bookings for you. Just email catherine@amazingaustria.com.

Apartments
We have many apartments to choose from. Some are perfect for couples only and others can sleep up to 6/7 people. On this page we have listed many of the holiday apartments available to rent around Lake Wolfgang, and we have many others that are still awaiting photos. So if you cannot see something suitable just drop us an email: catherine@amazingaustria.com

Prices
Prices for bargain breaks in Austria begin as low as 35 Euros per night for an apartment for 2 people at Wolfgangsee. An example for a family of 4 would be: 55 euro per night for a one bedroom apartment, with sofabed in lounge. A 2 bed apartment would cost from 65 euros per night. You can see the savings compared to a hotel in Austria, particularly if you are a family of four! So, that ski holiday in Austria or that magical white Christmas in Austria, that you always promised your family.... you can make reality!! email catherine@amazingaustria.com for more details or exact quote

Photos and details
We can send additional and larger photos of apartments to you. Please let us know which particular apartment you are interested to book.

Long term Apartments
We have a few long term rental apartments in Austria available, one or two bedrooms, so if you would like to come and stay for a month or more to search for property or just to chill out then email us: catherine@amazingaustria.com

FAQ's

What is the deposit required to reserve an apartment?
It is normal to pay 20-25% Deposit. This can be insured against cancellation.

Can I pay in sterling?
Yes, this is no problem many owners accept sterling and Euros. But the exchange rate you would get would be on the day you pay.

Are there additional costs?
There is local tourist tax (at the moment 1.15 Euro per person over 15 yrs) Also there are some on-site costs to be paid such as final cleaning and laundry for the apartment. These add about 21 Euros per person for a week.

How much is Taxi from airport?
To come to Wolfgangsee the average cost is 65-75 Euro

We arrive on a Sunday, are there shops open?
No, supermarkets are closed on Sunday in Austria, but you will find that most local Petrol stations have in-store shops, that have a small choice of food, milk, bread etc, that would at least get you by until Monday.

Can I get to Wolfgangsee by Bus or train?
There is no longer a train service, but there is an extremely good bus service from Salzburg main station. Also there is a free shuttle bus service from the airport so you can connect easily to the main bus for Wolfgangsee. The shuttles run about every 12 minutes and the main bus to Wolfgangsee every 55 minutes.

Can I hire ski equipment is the villages?
Yes, each village has a hire shop, but you can also hire at the local ski areas, which can be useful if you do not have a car to carry the equipment. You can just hop on the ski bus to the ski area and hire there.

Are there thermal baths in the area?
Yes, we have one of the largest and most famous at Bad Ischl, which is a short bus ride.

Can I bring my small dog with me?
There are a few apartment owners who are also animal lovers, so please call or email us for information. catherine@amazingaustria.com

What time can we get into the apartment?
The time is normally 2pm for arrival and 11am for departure. This ensures time for your apartment to be cleaned and made ready with fresh laundry for you. Our owners take pride in trying to ensure the highest standards of hygiene.

Will there be snow?
This is a question we are often asked. It is a difficult to give the correct answer as the weather, as in UK is unpredictable some times!! But generally the snow line at the end of November is 700+ mtrs, so above this you can normally guarantee snow, at least on the mountains for ski-ing. But this does not mean that the snow is in the villages because most villages around the lake are at 650 mtrs!! But generally....yes we have snow for Christmas!!

Where can I ski locally?
The links for our local ski areas, Postalm, Hintersee, Zwolferhorn, we have on our ski page. Here you can get all the information for ski-ing locally. The areas are all within 30 minutes drive, or a little longer with the Free ski bus.

My partner does not ski, is there anything else to do in the area?
Besides the range of other sports for a non skiers to try, such as tobogganing, ice skating or curling etc. The Wolfgangsee area is perfect for non ski-ers in winter as they can hop on the local bus to any of the other villages around the lake, the spa town of Bad Ischl for a thermal bath or go to Salzburg, where you can find more than enough to do.

Are the apartments non-smoking?
Yes, all apartments are non smoking and like UK, Austria now has a no smoking law for restaurants also.

Is it possible to get a long term rental in Austria?
Yes, many of our owners are happy to offer a their apartments for long term rental in Austria. They will also offer a monthly rate.

Holidays in Austria

On an Austrian holiday, you'll quickly discover that this is a destination whose scenery is the stuff of legends and postcards. Austria is home to fairytale mountains, massive glaciers, and sparkling Alpine lakes it also has exhilarating fresh clean air and some wonderful paths, ideal for an Austrian walking holiday. There is also cycling, swimming, golf and horse-riding. Enjoy an active Austrian holiday this summer. With picturesque villages, medieval towns, traditional folklore and music, this is a destination for those looking to truly experience the ‘Great Outdoors’, on an Austrian summer holiday.

On holiday in Austria, you'll find this is a country with scenery beyond compare. An Austrian holiday is a dream come true for keen photographers. Lush green valleys, filled with exquisite spring and summer flowers, backed by snow-capped peaks. Sparkling streams, waterfalls and the shimmering beauty of crystal-clear lakes. Add to this a whole host of activities, including, walking, cycling, swimming and golf, and you have a wonderful summer holiday destination, with the ability to exhilarate and entertain every holidaymaker! Family holidays to Austria will be exciting and active. Couples looking for a holiday to Austria will find the hardest descision is choosing what to do first. (A number of tour operators offer active holidays to Austria. If you would like more information about a specific type of active holiday to Austria, please call one of our friendly travel advisors who will be pleased to help you find your ideal summer holiday to Austria.)

Wherever you chose to stay, the warmth and hospitality of the local people will greet you and add to your Austrian holiday experience.

On holiday in Austria, you'll find the climte will vary depending on which of Austria's climatic zones you find yourself in. Austria is located in a temperate climatic zone with a Central European climate influenced by the Atlantic climate. Each season has a typical temperature and climatic character and due to the topographical diversity and the relatively large West-East expanse, there are three differentiating climatic regions: East: Pannonian climate with a continental influence – low precipitation, hot summers but only moderately cold winters. Alpine Regions: Alpine climate - high precipitation (except inner alpine valley regions such as the upper Inntal), short summers, long winters. Remainder of the country: transient climate influenced by the Atlantic (in the West) and a continental influence in the South-east.

An Austrian holiday can be a unique experience. Austria's culture over the centuries has grown into a fascinating blend of numerous European heritages. This is one reason why it has established itself as one of the continent's most popular travel destinations. Another is that, within an area of no more than 83,858 square kilometres it harbours a wealth of unique attractions: an extraordinary variety of landscapes, from Alpine peaks to rolling plains; and an immeasurably rich legacy of art treasures from every era of European history, enjoy a cultural Autrian holiday. In addition, Austria is the ideal venue for innumerable sports, from hiking to climbing, from yachting and windsurfing to diving and canoeing, from golf to cycling and mountain biking, and from hang-gliding to summer skiing, you'll be spoilt for choice if you're looking for an active Austrian holiday.

Whilst on holiday in Austria, you'l discover that despite its mountain topography, Austria's cities, towns and villages are all readily accessible via its modern road and rail network. You can even drive your car (or take a bus) close to the country's highest mountain, the Grossglockner (3,797 metres). The renowned Grossglockner High Alpine Road climbs to an altitude of 2,576 metres.

If you're looking to explore whilst on holiday in Austria, Austria's nine federal provinces, taken together, may make up a single country, but each has an entirely individual character in terms of its scenery and cultural traditions, and offers a very different type of Austrian holiday.

For car hire in Austria, please click the car hire links.

For an Austrian holiday in the far east of the country, Burgenland, in the East of Austria, is a region of fertile plains stretching to the horizon around the shores of Lake Neusiedl, Central Europe's only steppe lake. Close by is a National Park which serves as a sanctuary for countless rare bird species. Click on our colleagues Interhome link

For an Austrian holiday in and around Vienna, Lower Austria encloses Vienna on all sides. To the East it is undulating hill country, a patchwork of vineyards, and to the North the hills are densely wooded. The Wachau, the picturesque stretch of the Danube Valley between the abbeys of Melk and Göttweig, is a major tourist attraction. Click on our colleagues Interhome link

For an Austrian holiday around Graz. Crossing the Semmering southwards, you enter Styria, known as the "green province" for its vast expanses of forests. Between the glacier-clad peak of the Dachstein (2,995 metres) on its northern border and the vineyard-clad hillsides south of the provincial capital Graz, it harbours an abundance of scenic and cultural treasures. One of its most attractive areas is the Styrian Salzkammergut, a region of lakes and mountains centred around Bad Aussee. A wonderful location for an Austrian summer holiday. Click on our colleagues Interhome link

For an Austrian holiday in stunning surroundings. The enchanting Salzkammergut, also shared by Upper Austria, is famed for its natural beauty and its health resorts. Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife Elisabeth, spent many summers taking the waters in Bad Ischl. What better recommendation for an Austrian summer holiday? Further North, the Mühlviertel is an area of wooded hills extending up to the boarder of the Czech Republic. A lovely area to explore whilst on holiday in Austria.

For an Austrian holiday combining culture and beautiful lakes, Carinthia, in the south of Austria, is best known for its large bathing lakes - like Wörthersee, Ossiachersee and Millstättersee. The province also includes the highest point in Austria, the summit of the Grossglockner, and it is a treasure house of art and culture. Another enchanting area to explore whilst on holiday in Austria.

For an Austrian walking holiday, the Hohe Tauern National Park, a paradise for hikers and nature lovers, is shared by Carinthia and Salzburgerland. The City of Salzburg has long since established itself as a metropolis for superb music-making. It owes its fame partly to Mozart, who was born in the city's Getreidegasse, but also to its annual summer festival. Enjoy a weekend break in Salzburg, or combine a few days in this charming city with an Austrian walking holiday, to create a wonderful Austrian summer holiday experience.

Perhaps best known as a winter destination, but equally appealing for an Austrian summer holiday, Tirol's delightful old towns and cities are strung out along the Inn Valley like pearls on a necklace: Innsbruck, Hall, Schwaz, Rattenberg and countless others. The side-valleys of the River Inn have become household names among winter sports enthusiasts - the Zillertal, Stubaital and Ötztal are just three of many.

Whilst on holiday in Austria, visit Austria's westernmost province, Vorarlberg. Within a small area it encompasses the full range of scenic variations from the majestic peaks of the Silvretta Mountains to the Rhine Valley and the shore of Lake Constance, which it shares with Germany and Switzerland. The lake stage hosts sumptuous opera productions during the annual summer festival in Bregenz.

Whilst on holiday in Austria, you'll quickly discover that Austria has a great topographic diversity, which accounts for a great variety of flora and fauna, including endemic species that are under preservation.

In recent years, Austria has become home again to a small bear population, which can mainly be found in the heavily wooded southern and central mountainous regions.

Austria's nature parks, that stretch across 3 percent of the country, document the diversity of the landscape with its natural landscapes, such as the rain and virgin forests, ideal for exploring while on holiday in Austria.

That means out into the fresh air, for a bike ride or a dip in the lake. There are so many summer activities to choose from in Austria you’d have to stay a good three months to get through them. Europe’s foremost family holiday destination holds out the promise of endless fun while you’re out and about. There’s an unwritten law prohibiting boredom throughout the summer, so don’t expect a single dull moment. Instead, brace yourself for unforgettable memories of the countryside, thrilling adventure trails and action-packed children’s leisure programmes. Incidentally, the age limit for kids in Austria is upwards of 90, so head straight for the place where children of any age have the time of their lives.

For those looking for an active Austrian holiday, Austria's cycling trails are some of the most beautiful routes in Europe. The clearly marked paths are either exclusively for cyclists, or run along back roads with only light motor traffic. The trails often lead along scenic lake shores or river banks. A light trekking bike with tyres of medium width and good gears is ideal for cycling these routes. Hotels and inns situated along the way are used to catering to cyclists special wishes, while special cycling maps and route descriptions make it simple to see the rich variety of sights and natural wonders along the way. A wonderful option for a family holiday in Austria. Bicycles can also be transported on the baggage cars of most trains. For mountain biking holidays in Austria, there are permanent circuits and mountain bike centres have been established.