Beach holidays in Austria: places that you just do not know

Carinthia

This region is located in the south of Austria and borders Italy and Slovenia. From Moscow to Klagenfurt, the capital of Carinthia, you can get on a plane with a connection in Vienna, the road will take about five hours.

Carinthia - land of mountains, hills and lakes. Traditionally, it is considered a great ski resort, but really good here even in winter, even in the summer. Lakes, water that is so pure that it can drink, mountain air, scenery unprecedented beauty - perhaps it's even better than the sea.

When bored splash, go hiking - around the edge of the stretch marked routes of varying difficulty. Be sure to visit the ancient castle Hohostervits, well prepared and very hardy can climb to the glacier pasterze glacier. And, of course, after the sin of not relaxing stroll in the warm lake.

lake Wörthersee

Wörth - the largest lake of Carinthia. It is located close to Klagenfurt, so if you do not want to spend time on long journeys, this is a great option.

Woerthersee neighborhood turned into a popular and prestigious recreational area in the XIX century, when here paved branch railway. In the summer the lake warms up to 25-27 ° C, lovers of water fun will be completely comfortable. Now there are resorts for all tastes: for a romantic vacation, or active family holiday. The most famous of them - Velden, Poertschach, Maria Wörth.

Velden is ideal for those who like to relax on the full program. During the day you can go boating, scuba diving or water-skiing on the drive. In the evening the fun begins: a laser show, a disco, a casino - this vacation exactly remember.

If you are looking for peace, welcome to Portschach - cozy and picturesque town on the northern shore of Wörthersee. There is not an example quieter than the full events Velden, but with games in order. Boating, golf, fishing, tennis, cycling, hiking, concerts of classical and contemporary music - everything that you throw from the head of the pressing problems and finally relaxed.

Romantics straight road in Maria Wörth. Quiet resort on the southern shore of the lake was chosen by the bride and groom. Even if you are a member for several years of marriage, but who says that the honeymoon is once in a lifetime? Stroll through the narrow streets, relax on the lake, and be sure to check out the spa.

If you have time and the desire to visit the miniature park "Minimundus" in Klagenfurt. Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal and more 153 world famous sights - just like the real thing, only on a scale of 1: 25. In the summer visit to the park is planned for the morning: the exposure is outdoors, so it is better to explore to the maximum before heat.

lake Klopaynerzee

Approximately 30 miles of Klagenfurt is the warmest lake Carinthia: Klopaynerzee water heated to 28 ° C. For families with children it is better not to find a place. Along the coast are equipped with a special bay for safe bathing, so that kids can frolic in the shallows enough.

Adult here, too, will not be bored. Fishing (the lake is found 15 species of fish), scuba diving, golf, horse riding, cycling and free sports program. For example, you can learn sapbording - something like surfing: get up on a special board and using the paddles move through the water.

From local scenery is breathtaking. The lake is surrounded by mountains and hills, wooded, so the feeling of complete unity with nature provided. For photography enthusiasts here at the expanse: take a camera and you go aimlessly - everywhere there are beautiful views.

lake Ossiachersee

Forty minutes by car from Klagenfurt - and you're on the shore Ossiachersee, one of the largest lakes in Carinthia. Its water is clean and quite warm - up to 26 ° C in summer.

Resorts Ossiachersee especially enjoy active recreation. His rife here: horseback riding, tennis, cycling, fishing. About her alone: ​​in the lake is about 22 species of fish, so that when a bit of luck you can catch trout or carp impressive.

If you are planning a trip to the second half of the summer, there is a chance to get to the annual music festival "Carinthian Summer". This year it will be held from 14 July to 26 August. To go far away from the lake will not have to, one of the sites - monastery church in Ossiach.

Salzburg

Salzburg - Mozart's birthplace, is known, it seems, everything. And here in the SalzburgerLand have great resorts for beach or near a beach holiday, for many will be a revelation.

Flight direct flight from Moscow Salzburg takes about three hours. It is best to plan your trip in such a way as to leave at least a couple of days explore the city. Walk through the historic center, take a look at the house where Mozart was born, and be sure to visit Hohensalzburg. This is one of the oldest surviving European castles, it is possible to climb to the funicular or on foot if walking you in joy.

Getting to Know Salzburg makes sense to postpone the end of the journey, first to gain strength in the resort. Well rested, you will be able to double energy explore the sights of the city.

Zell am See

Just remember, if you know a lot of resorts, where you can in a single season and swim in the lake and skiing? Zell am See just one of them. One and a half hours by car from Salzburg - and you are there.

Zeller lake lies at an altitude of 750 meters above sea level and surrounded by mountains. In the summer it warms up to 23 ° C - bathing is perfectly acceptable. If you get tired just swim back and forth, offers a variety of entertainment. Golf, biking tours, kayaking alloys and canoeing, water bikes, fishing - choose one you like more.

And do not forget to climb the mountains. In the national park "Hohe Tauern" held a one-day tour - you get to the glacier area and learn how to do and there is ice in the harsh mountains of live animals and birds. You can even play in the snow, in the summer is a real exotic.

Summer - the time of festivals. From mid-May to mid-October on the lake at night light show takes place Magical Lake Zell. Flashes of light, illuminating the lake, perpetual holiday atmosphere - just magic in its purest form.

Children in Zell am See, enjoy an excursion to the farm. They measure the forces to look after the animals, let's see how to make cheese and baked bread. The crown of the program - the race on garden wheelbarrows.

Therme Gastein

That's hot springs have made Bad Gastein and Bad Hofgastein adjacent to the famous and fashionable resort. Here came the Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria, Otto von Bismarck, and Sigmund Freud.

The resort sources 18, which is rich in water radon. At the output it has a temperature of about 46 ° C. If you want to relax with health benefits, local terms - the most it.

When gain strength, you can go hiking or cycling, play golf or tennis and even archery. The resort has discos, bars and restaurants, so you will get bored here just will not.

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Summer is soon - it's time to choose where to relax. Take a look at site Austrian National Tourist - there you will find lots of ideas for a good holiday.

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