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From opulent Vienna and the snowy ski villages of the Tyrolean Alps to the breathtaking resorts of the southern lake district, Austria features a phenomenal array of cultural and natural attractions. Because the country is relatively small, visitors with a week or two (and a few key German phrases) can take in historical sites and venture into the storybook-style countryside.
For the stunning Alpine scenery, excellent spa resorts, and a stroll along the Danube in beautiful Vienna.