Summer is the ideal time to visit Austria. Months from April to October jam packed with tourists and visitors. This is generally the time when the locales even flock around the places and shopping malls. Although the place might seem exuberant the crowded streets and tourist spots might just get on your nerves on a sunny day. Months from June to September are the best time to tour around in Austria when you may enjoy hiking on the mighty Alps to the limit. Conversely, winters are very cold in this region, but you may capitalize on many other options available to you. For instance, the places of interest, streets and eateries are much less crowded. During the Christmas time the country looks all the more beautiful. Accommodations in winters can be easily found at much lower rates and enticing packages. Hotels in Austria have a class of their own and are weel equipped with all the necessary facilities and luxury.

Some of the popular destinations in Austria include:

Eisriesenwelt Caves

Elevated at 5380 ft. the Eisriesenwelt Caves are the most easily reachable ice caves in the world. The frozen waterfalls, barbed hazardous icicles leave you completely astounded. It is the sheer prettiness of theses exquisite caves that makes it a great crowd puller.

Vienna

A city of many surprises and attractions, Vienna boasts of many interesting museums, architectural wonders, green public parks and famous musical groups. Also being the capital city of Austria, Vienna also is the largest city in Austria. The renowned beauty of the region has very rightly earned it a place in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Salzburg’s

Surrounded by the mighty mountain chains- the Alps, Salzburg is a Mecca of art and culture. The Old Town of Salzburg, locally called Altstadt is the center of cathedrals, museums, squares, fountains, chocolate bars among others.

Hohe Tauern National Park

Being the biggest park in Europe, the Hohe Tauern National Park is a beautiful place to unwind. With rare and fine- looking flora and fauna thriving in this park, you are absolutely left astound. Even the Grossglockner Mountain which is Austria’s highest one also exists in the center of this beautiful park.

Festivals in Austria are celebrated all through the year, but maximum number of festivals occurs in the months between May to October.

Some of the major festivals and events are as follows:

Vienna City Marathon

A fun filled festival, the Vienna City Marathon is held towards the end of the month May. This marathon is in reality a sightseeing walking tour through the city of Vienna. Graced with the presence of tourists and locals alike, this marathon set off from the UNO building and takes its participants through the delightful locales of Vienna.

Vienna International Festival - Wiener Festwochen

This famous festival presents theatre, music and dance shows galore. Held in the month of May and June, this festival attracts many talents and spectators around the globe.

So, Visit Austria and have a great time.