Holiday in Austria

Discover the beauty of Austria with Eurocamp

Holiday in Austria with Eurocamp in a country rich with green meadows, snow capped peaks and shimmering lakes. Austria is famous for its 'Gemutlichkeit'- i.e. its laid back enjoyment of life. With its breathtaking scenery, pure mountain air, pretty towns and cities it is clear to see why.

Austria has many superb cafes where you will see people sitting and watching the world go by, and there is nowhere more beautiful to do this. Holiday in Austria with Eurocamp and you will see a whole new side of life away from the stresses and strains of modern living.

The landscape in Austria is dominated by towering snow topped mountains and crystal clear lakes. It also has lush green meadows that are dotted with grazing cows, ruined castles, churches, and pretty villages. In the winter it attracts lovers of winter sports such as skiing and in the summer it is the one of the nicest places to walk that you could imagine.

Eurocamp has campsites in Austria, which are perfect for exploring the region. The best alpine scenery can be found in an area of Austria known as Tirol. This is in the southwest near the Swiss border. The capital of Tirol is Innsbruck and Eurocamp has the Natterer See parc close by for your convenience. Innsbruck is an 800-year-old city that has a 12th century church and buildings dating back to the 16th century. It has also been host to the Winter Olympics on two occasions.

The best views of the city and surrounding area can be found from the 14th century Stadtturm in the heart of the city. Here you will be able to see panoramic views of the lakes and mountains. The Tirol area has a classic Austrian landscape complete with log cabins, snow capped mountains and cable cars. It also has 6 breweries producing some of the best Austrian beer in the country. A Holiday in Austria isn't complete without sampling some of this local brew.

The Salzburg Province of Austria is a little further northeast and is home to the Salzkammergut lakes and mountains. Eurocamp have the Sportcamp Woferlgut parc near the town of Zell am See below Salzburg which is in an ideal place for exploring this region on your holiday Austria. Salzburg itself is the home of Baroque and the birthplace of Mozart. Medieval spires, domes and turrets that can be seen from miles away dominate its skyline.

The 11th century Hohensalzurg castle stands at an impressive 120 metres above the city and is excellent for views of the area. Many great composers were inspired by this city including Brahms and Schubert. It was also the home of the famous psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud, who changed the face of psychology.

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