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Good afternoon We thank the DEVISU company for the excellent organization of the “Armenia in all its glory” tour from July 6 to July 12, 2019! Many thanks to our guide Lia, who opened up for us the history, culture and traditions of ancient and modern Armenia at the highest professional level! Her love for Armenia, talent, delicacy, subtlety, and intelligence won our hearts! The trip was amazing and unforgettable! We wish the company further success and prosperity!

Tatiana and Andrey Nechaev, Moscow

Ekaterina, good afternoon! Thank you, I had a great trip, the room was what I wanted (with a view of the park and a bathroom). I was very pleased. Thank you.

The only thing is that the transfer, in addition to me, met other women who were brought to Karlovy Vary and I had to travel instead of 2 hours from Prague to Marianske Lazne for 3 hours. This, of course, was not convenient; they brought me there in the evening. Of course, it would be more convenient to fly to Karlovy Vary.

Larisa, Perm

Hello, Ekaterina. Our trip was a success.

The hotel is good. Repair, furniture, plumbing, bed linen - in excellent condition, no comments. Very clean and comfortable.

Breakfast was the same every day, but with a good assortment - so you could diversify your menu simply by choosing different dishes.

There is a kettle, tea, coffee, sugar, cream in the room. We used it. Tea was added daily. Linen and towels were changed twice a week.

The hotel is located in a quiet area, there is no noisy crowd. There are several direct tram routes to the center (to the railway station, to shopping centers, and to main attractions).

The drive is less than half an hour. 2 stops near the hotel: one right under the windows, the other a 5-minute walk at a walking pace.

Lyubov Leonidovna, Moscow

Ekaterina, hello! I apologize for not dropping you a couple of lines earlier: I was sorting out my affairs, sorting out my suitcase - or vice versa.

We really enjoyed our holiday in Armenia, organized with your help, everything went smoothly, without a single hiccup. Thank you very much for organizing the tour!

Special thanks and low bow to the host - "Armenia Travel". The drivers are beyond praise, the guide Liya Bakhshinyan is a true professional and a very sincere, sincere person. Over the course of a week of close communication, we became almost family.

I am often asked the question, where, if not at sea, can I relax in the summer with children? Now I know exactly the answer to this question, so for those who are too lazy to read the entire article, I will answer in the very first lines of the material: so, if you are tired of noisy seaside resorts and want country comfort, swimming in the cleanest lakes, walks through coniferous forests and healing mountain air, which normalizes the sleep of even parents who are very tortured by the inevitable stress of the capital, then an excellent option for a family holiday is the Austrian region of Carinthia.

But, before talking directly about the region, first of all, I will list the important points relating specifically to holidays with children. Firstly, even in comparison with neighboring Italy in Carinthia very safe, that is, the level of care that nothing happens to your child is extremely high here, and the crime rate is one of the lowest in Europe; As a telling example, there is only one fact - newspapers and magazines are sold here in the following way: newspapers are simply placed in plastic bags on city poles, under them there is a box indicating the price, you put the required amount in a transparent box, pick up the newspaper and go on about your business , in Italy, especially in the south, 10 minutes after the appearance of such a “kiosk”, there would be neither a box nor newspapers left on the street.

The second important point - excellent ecology, for example, another fact that is very indicative is that the water in all local lakes is suitable for drinking. The third important point is excellent infrastructure for family holidays: The vast majority of hotels have playrooms and playgrounds, and the buffet invariably includes a children's menu.

In the photo: tourist complex Naturel Village

Yes, which is important, many hotel complexes in Carinthia operate on an all-inclusive or HB system, which is also extremely convenient if you are vacationing with kids.

FIVE MAGICAL LAKES OF THE REGION

Many Russians certainly associate Austria with winter ski holidays, but Carinthia in this sense is an exception to the rule, since the region is more focused on summer holidays on the lakes. As Tomas Michor (head of Region Villach Tourismus) told me, there are three times more tourists in Carinthia in summer than in winter.

In the photo: viewing the beauty from the top of the Dobratsch Gipfelhaus mountain

The fact is that the region is optimal for those who cannot stand the heat, and in the summer there is no heat in the mountains, but, most importantly, Carinthia is not just mountains, it is lakes surrounded by the Alps. There are, indeed, an unimaginable number of lakes here by the standards of a small region - one thousand two hundred, but the most famous are five.

In the photo: view of the valley of lakes from the top of the Austrian Alps

First - Wörthersee, an azure lake, on the shores of which there is a full-fledged resort. It will appeal not only to parents who decide to spend a summer holiday with their children in Austria, but also to young people who love classic resort leisure. On the shore of the lake there are numerous bars where they serve local wine, beer and hugo spritz - a type of Aperol spritz, however, the wine in this case is diluted with mineral water, to which a fresh mint leaf is added, and sometimes syrup (you won’t believe it!) from elderflowers. There are sun loungers on wooden decks along the lake, discos are open right there, and there is even a casino.

However, the main local attraction is Werzer's Badehaus baths. The fact is that the bathhouse building was built in 1895, and although the last reconstruction of the building was carried out in the very recent past, more precisely, in 2013, it has retained its historical appearance. The bathhouse is equipped not only with the obligatory saunas and spas, but also with an outdoor heated pool, which automatically makes swimming possible at any time of the year.

Pictured: Werzer's Badehaus baths, photo courtesy of the council

However, in summer you are unlikely to need a heated pool, because the water in Wörthersee warms up to 26 degrees. Other popular local leisure activities include stand-up paddle boarding for active holidaymakers and motorboat rides for those who prefer to relax and dreamily contemplate the blue surface of the lake surrounded by majestic mountains. By the way, the nature of Carinthia really does fully encourage a poetic perception of the world, and it is not without reason that such famous composers as Brahms and Mahler loved to create in the vicinity of Wörthersee. Yes, as I wrote above, the water in all the lakes of Carinthia is drinkable, so swimming here is a real pleasure.

In the photo: cafe on the shore of Lake Wörthersee

The second famous resort in Carinthia is located on the shore of a lake. This place is worth considering for those who are passionate about fitness tours. The fact is that a center with the self-explanatory name “Carinthian Lake Fitness” has been opened here, visiting which is free for all guests of the region. The center's trainers conduct swimming lessons, organize walking and cycling tours in the surrounding area and other useful activities.

Pictured: Lake Klopeiner See, photo courtesy of the council
Tourism Carinthia/Kärnten Werbung.

Lake Faaker See- a favorite place to relax with kids. On its shore is located where we stayed during our trip to Carinthia.

In the photo: azure lake Facker See

Naturel Village is designed like an alpine-style village: cozy wooden houses, each room has adult and children's bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a balcony, where it is so pleasant to while away the evenings, watching the pink-cheeked moon emerge from behind the mountain peaks.

The complex has two restaurants and a bar, next to it there is a swimming pool with a spa center and several playgrounds where children play under the supervision of teachers while parents relax in the summer cafe. As for food, Naturel Village offers both all-inclusive and half-board accommodation; you won’t be disappointed in both cases.

In the photo: restaurant in Naturel Village

The buffet here is excellent, for breakfast they always serve fresh pastries, local cheeses and the famous Austrian apple juice, for dinner - fish from Lake Faaker See, which is prepared in the most incredible ways; I was personally very impressed with the trout baked in bacon. For the hotel's younger guests, of course, there is a children's table.

In the photo: Naturel Village built in the forest

The complex is located in a real forest, for example, we even had a nest with chicks on our balcony, and on the territory of Naturel Village there was a “living corner” where goats and rabbits live, in a word, a kind of ideal village village, just like in the movie “Dirty Dancing”, remember, there in a similar village the handsome Patrick Swayze gave dance lessons to vacationers?

In the photo: on the balcony of our house there was a nest with chicks

The main feature of Naturel Village is peace and sweetness, here you can’t help but feel the idea that happiness should be sought in the little things, and if you don’t fixate on problems, they will dissipate on their own, like morning fog over a lake.

Photo: Naturel Village goes to bed early

By the way, about the lake, Faaker See is also called a turquoise or azure lake due to the unique color of the water. Popular leisure activities in addition to swimming and catamaran trips are hiking through the local coniferous forests, as well as canoe tours through the marshy area, of course, accompanied by guides .

Pictured: Walking paths around Faaker See

Cost of living in Naturel Village: from 80 to 120 euros (per room for four), link to the official website of the complex:.

In the photo: while walking around the Faaker See areaconstantly
you meet either rabbits, hedgehogs, or goats grazing nearby

A worthy alternative to Naturel Village, located on Faaker See, is resorts Lake Weissensee. The peculiarity of Weissensee is that, despite the fact that the lake is located very high in the Alps, the water in it warms up to 22 degrees. In addition to swimming, there are other leisure options for children, such as rafting or a visit to the Robert Roebl National Park, where kids can go on an underwater excursion with a ranger.

Another lake on the shores of which lovers of all things active and sports should stop is, where, among other things, the Carinthian Summer music festival is held. Because the winds always blow freely in this area, Ozziacher See is popular among windsurfers; paragliders train on the neighboring Gerlitzen mountain range, and cyclists master the local cycling trails, which are about 27 kilometers long. In a word, the lake is for those who consider summer vacation as another opportunity to do some sports.

The last lake in today's review is Millstätter See, it will appeal not only to young parents, but also to couples in love, or young parents who want to feel like they have just fallen in love again. The fact is that the lake is surrounded by romantic bays, from the wooden decking of which it is so pleasant to dive into the warm water, plus on the shore of the lake there is a swimming pool with saunas and massages, and in addition, boat rides are often organized here at dawn so that guests can admire the how the morning fog first gently, like a veil, caresses the blue surface of the lake, and then dissipates without a trace under the transparent, pink rays of the rising sun.

WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN CARINTHIA?

This may not sound entirely correct, but, in my opinion, during a holiday in Karitnia, you should not specifically travel around Austrian towns in search of attractions. While on vacation in this region of the country, it is better to remember Vysotsky’s words about “pull the guy into the mountains” and go along one of the hiking routes - to conquer the mountain peaks.

In the photo: a walk in the Alps, on the observation deck

I immediately hasten to reassure the alarmists and non-sportsmen: for hiking tours, special training and special equipment are not needed; it is enough to get trekking boots, comfortable sportswear and a backpack. There are many routes for hiking in Caritinia, you can get maps with detailed descriptions at any hotel in the region, they are issued here like city maps in Rome or Paris - one for each tourist. Personally, during a trip to the region, I hiked to the Dobratsch Gipfelhaus ski peak, which is also famous for the Alpine Herb Garden located at its foot, and a church built at the very top of the mountain at an altitude of 2143 meters above sea level.

In the photo: the church on top of the Dobratsch Gipfelhaus

I must warn you that climbing the mountains is not an activity for the weak in spirit and delicate in body. Even though the process only takes 1.5 hours, during this time the muscles of the whole body receive such a complex load that you understand that regular exercise in the gym is not a universal way to develop endurance. But when you find yourself at the top of the mountain, settle down at a local restaurant that serves delicious sausages, and begin to admire the view of the neighboring mountains from the top, you are overcome with a feeling of delight mixed with a feeling of victory over yourself.

In the photo: the Austrian Alps are beautiful

You enjoy the beauty of the alpine meadows already on the descent and the next day in all seriousness you think: “Shouldn’t I repeat the experience of climbing?” You somehow don’t pay attention to the fact that your muscles are still aching after yesterday.

If you are not ready for hiking on foot, but the mountains still beckon and call you, then you can get to the peaks with the help of funiculars, of which there are many in Carinthia. The most famous cable cars are Bergbahnen and Mayrhofner. Another option for a relaxed program is boat cruises on the lakes of the region or along the river to the city of Villach.

In the photo: these are the views that open during a river cruise

There are restaurants on the boats, so during the trip you just sip wine or beer, watch the lives of swans nesting in the reeds, and at the same time remember the song from the film “Three in a Boat, Not Counting the Dog” about “a gentle, quiet and kind river "

In the photo: a street with numerous umbrellas in the center of Klagenfurt

If the natural beauty still draws you to the cities, then you can visit the towns of Villach and Klagenfurt for one day. Both are small, cute, as they say, gingerbread. Here it makes sense to walk around the center, eat strudel or sacher torte in a local cafe and, of course, go shopping; the fact is that luxury clothes and shoes in Austria are cheaper than even in neighboring Italy.

In the photo: a fountain in the shape of a brewer in the center of Klagenfurt

Well, for lovers of castles and the dark Middle Ages, I recommend climbing to the mountainous region of Finkenstein, where the famous Hochosterwitz Castle flaunts on top of a one hundred and fifty meter cliff. Although the first mention of the fortress dates back to 860 AD, the current castle building was erected in the sixteenth century. By the way, the castle in those days was not just a fortification or the dwelling of a wealthy landowner, but a city in miniature, as you can easily see while walking around Hochosterwitz.

In the photo: Hochosterwitz Castle on top of a cliff

Behind the fortress walls are once residential buildings hidden, there are museums and a restaurant right there, and in Hochosterwitz reenactors often organize historical shows, plus music festivals from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance are also held here.

CARINTHIAN CUISINE: WHAT TO TRY?

Of course, the main gastronomic specialty of the region is lake fish, more precisely, the Carinthian “laksn” - a local variety of trout. It is prepared in a variety of ways: from simply grilled or baked in foil to options seasoned with herbs from alpine meadows. What’s especially nice is that the fish in Carinthian restaurants is served exactly from the lake on the shores of which you decided to dine. Among gourmet places, I would like to recommend the coastal area of ​​Lake Wörthersee: all 27 restaurants open on the shore are included in the Gault Millau restaurant rating, and therefore the quality of the dishes here is above the “excellent” mark.

Photo courtesy of the council
Tourism Carinthia/Kärnten Werbung.

For drinks, we recommend discovering Austrian wines. The fact is that Carinthia borders the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, which is famous for producing excellent Sauvignon Blanc, as well as the famous Friulano. The traditions of Carinthian winemakers in general have common roots with the traditions of wine production in Friuli Venezia Giulia, but although both white and red Carinthian wines are worthy of tasting, for my personal taste the white Carinthian wine wins over the red. Locally produced Riesling and Chardonnay are dry wines with a delicate, tart taste and bright aroma, and, importantly, they are very good in combination with lake fish. And, of course, we can’t help but mention the classic Austrian beer and apple and pear cider.

HOW TO GET TO CARINTHIA?

You can get to Carinthia as follows: fly to Vienna, and then fly to Klagenfurt; the second option is to fly to Ljubljana airport in neighboring Slovenia, then rent a car (travel time is about an hour), the third option is to fly to Venice (Italy), and then again by car, the travel time will take about two hours, Italy from Austria is connected by a highway, the fare is 15 euros.

Good afternoon, today I will tell you what it consists of and how much a trip to Austria costs. About how much you can expect when planning your travel budget and how you can cut costs. I'll show you our budget report (you can see the route). Based on our report, you can calculate your budget and plan your trip.

Any trip consists of costs:

• for an air ticket
• to pay for housing
• to purchase a visa to the country
• for insurance
• for food
• for excursions and entertainment
• car rent

The first thing to remember is that large countries have several airports. That airports are located in different cities. That the cost of air tickets in Austria by city can vary greatly.

Much depends on the season and time of purchase (the earlier you buy, the cheaper the ticket will be). I am showing a screenshot of prices for mid-April 2020.

Here are the major cities in Austria that have airports: Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, Innsbruck, Linz, Klagenfurt.

Here is a screenshot where you can see the price difference:

As you can see, the best priced ticket is an air ticket to Vienna, from 106 € round trip.

True, not all cities on this list can be reached from Russia by direct flight. It will be faster and easier to get to Vienna with a direct flight with Austrian Airlines. To other cities there are flights with transfers in Berlin, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Helsinki and other European cities.

This is important information for us. If we wish, we can choose a flight with a long layover (+ 1 day), get off at the airport, see another city, and then continue our journey.

Important : Sometimes airlines have ticket sales or discounts. To buy a profitable and convenient ticket you need monitor proposals. As soon as you see something good, check the conditions and buy immediately. Such offers fly away instantly.

How much does a visa cost?

Austria is part of the Schengen union. For us (Russians) this means that purchasing a visa is mandatory. To obtain a visa to Austria, you must submit correctly completed documents.

note: Many companies offer visa processing services. This means that you provide them with all the necessary documents, take them to the visa center, and they undertake to deliver the documents to you. Such a service can cost 5 or 6 thousand rubles. At the same time, you must understand that you prepare, collect, deliver and correctly complete the documents yourself. They also tell you the requirements. And the requirements are clearly stated on the official websites of visa centers.

Those. in fact, you pay for the delivery of documents from the visa center. Whether it's worth doing is up to you to decide.

Applying for a visa to Austria yourself costs 35 €, plus a service fee of 20 €. The expiration date of the passport must be at least 6 months.

One of the rules for obtaining a visa implies that you must have a certain amount of funds (money) in your account. Many countries specify this amount in their visa requirements. Some countries do not specify a clear amount.

But the calculation is approximately this: 50 - 65 euros for each day of stay in the country. Your bank account statement shows your level of financial security.

When calculating your travel budget, you should take into account that this is the “average daily norm”. You can spend more, or you can cut costs and spend less money. No one can force you to spend 50 euros a day)

The Austrian Visa Service Center in Moscow is located at Dubininskaya 35. There are also visa centers in Kazan, Krasnodar, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Samara, Rostoy-on-Don, Krasnoyarsk and other large cities of Russia. The entire list can be viewed at website Austria Visa Application Center.

Important news: From September 14, 2015, Russians will be required to be present in person when applying for a visa to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photographs). This applies to tourists who request short-term visas for up to 90 days per six months. You only need to provide biometric data once. After this, your fingerprints will be stored in a database.

How much does it cost to stay

In Austria, as in other European countries, there is a huge selection of housing. A bed in an eight-person room in a hostel, a single or double room in 2-5 star hotels, apartments and apartments with a kitchen, luxury rooms with a swimming pool. It's all there. Choose according to your budget. Our accommodation booking service will help you with this. roomguru. We use this service.

Vienna has a well-developed metro and other types of public transport, so you don’t have to worry about finding housing in the very center of the capital. You can find options in other areas. Vienna's main attractions can be reached in 15 minutes. The cost of the metro will be cheaper than living in the center. We stayed at the hotel Sommerhotel Wieden. It was convenient to get to it from there. Wien Hauptbahnhof train station is a 5-minute walk away.

By the way, you can also find very good deals in the center. Mostly they are from “private traders” - people running their own micro-businesses. As a rule, this is not a hotel, but a room in a local resident’s apartment or a separate room in a house.

There are such offers on the service AirBnb, which we have been using often lately and have not yet encountered any drawbacks. We find options cheaper than hotels. For example, in Vienna there are offers for 35-40 € for an apartment with a full kitchen. Agree this is better than a hotel room. The amount of accommodation is divided into two - this is also profitable. You don’t have to change your daily routine (to be on time for breakfast). And we buy food in the store, and for breakfast we eat the same fruits, scrambled eggs, coffee, cheese, only much cheaper than at the hotel. Having your own kitchen is a convenient solution for people with stomach diseases and digestive disorders - you can eat familiar food, carefully adding something new to your diet.

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How much does food cost

If you are in Austria, be sure to try the national cuisine. And this is a huge selection of pies - the most famous apple pie Strudel, delicious types of stewed meat and fish, potato casseroles, dumplings and much more. We especially recommend trying the famous Wiener Schnitzel. For drinks, we recommend trying Austrian wines - there are a lot of them in the country and they are varied in taste.

Austrian coffee shops. In our opinion, they are a must-see. Drinking one of the 30 types of coffee with Viennese strudel is not to be missed.

Trying all these delights of national cuisine in a restaurant will not be cheap for a Russian tourist today. The euro is not getting cheaper, unfortunately.

The portion in a restaurant is usually large (not like in Moscow), they serve, as they say, “from the heart,” so you can take one main course for two. If we took 2 servings out of greed, we asked to take it with us. This is fine. Anything you can’t handle will be neatly put in a plastic bag.

As an example, I consider the cost of dinner for two in a restaurant:

• Side dish: potato salad – 5-6 €. They bring a large dish. You can absolutely calmly ask for another clean plate and utensils to be brought to you so that you can divide one large portion into two plates.
• Main course: Wiener schnitzel – 12-15 € (as I wrote above, you can take a portion for two).
• Dessert: strudel – 5 €.
• Coffee 5-7 €.
• Austrian wine - 2-3 € per glass of 150 ml, champagne is more expensive - about 4.5 €.

The result is 36 € for two. But it seems to me that Alla and I would not be able to cope with all this in one dinner. Usually they took less. It came out to about 20-25 € for two.

We didn't go to restaurants every day. We usually had breakfast at the hotel, and for lunch we snacked on a burger or Vienna sausages on the street. It came out to about 5 €.

In Graz we rented a room in an apartment. We had a kitchen. We went to the store and bought groceries there. It turned out, of course, much cheaper than restaurant prices.

Stores in Austria are open from 9.00 to 18.00 (18.30). On Saturdays, stores close an hour earlier.

Important: On Sunday, grocery stores are usually closed. Therefore, take care of breakfast in the evening or go to the station.

At the stations, shops are open daily from 7 to 22:30.

How much do excursions cost?

Combination tickets are popular in Austria. With this ticket you can see several attractions at once. For example, on the territory of Schönbrunn Palace there are about 12 attractions. At the box office you can purchase a ticket for each of them, or a combined one. The second option is usually cheaper.

Examples of prices for attractions:

Vienna Zoo– 20 euros
Amusement park Prater – 7 euros
Combined ticket to the Belvedere (lower and upper, Winter Palace, orangery, 21 houses) – 31 euros
Mozart's House in Vienna - 10 euros
in Graz – 11.50 euros. Buy a day ticket to the Joanneum Museum for 13 euros. It gives you the right to visit all parts of the museum within 24 hours
Hohenwerfen Castle – 11 euros.

If you want to get to know Austria better and learn its history, we recommend taking unusual excursions from local residents.

Better yet, buy a Vienna Card. This is a travel card and a discount card at the same time. Invented specifically for tourists. With it you can buy entrance tickets to the museum, castle, and other attractions at a discount. Plus using public transport is free.

Detailed budget for our trip

We were in Austria for 8 days. This country was only part of our trip to Europe. During the 27 days of the trip we visited 4 countries: Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein. A detailed budget report is written in .

Budget for a trip to Austria for two (all prices are for two):

Vienna – (3 nights) = 138 €
Graz – (2 nights) = 68 €
Salzburg – (3 nights) = 165 €

Tickets were purchased through the Austrian railway website in advance (3-3.5 weeks in advance), so they were eligible for discounts and promotions. On the day of the trip they already cost 2 times more.

Vienna – Graz = 28 €
Graz – Salzburg= 38 €
Salzburg – Zurich= 158 €

In Vienna and Salzburg we bought a tourist map of the cities for 3 days. In Vienna Vienna Card 20 €, in Salzburg Zalzburg Card 31 €. With these cards when visiting museums, etc. The savings were considerable. In Vienna one and a half times, in Salzburg 2 times.

Total: for two people for 8 days including everything except trains booked and purchased in advance (accommodation, food, maps, etc.) it came out to 708.23 €. 708.23 € + trains 224 € = 932 €.

Those. per person - 466 €.

Conclusions:

1. Traveling to Austria is quite expensive
2. The “average rate of accommodation” per day corresponds to the visa requirements (50 – 65 euros per day).
3. We walked around the cities all day and saw quite a lot of sights, ate reasonably (we didn’t skimp on food, we didn’t dine in expensive restaurants).
4. If you are focused on walking around the city (without sightseeing), then the trip will be cheaper.
5. If you are not planning on moving to different cities, you will deduct the cost of train expenses from our final cost amount.

Sincerely,

Sunny region of Carinthia (Kärnten)
The southernmost region of Austria is famous for its numerous lakes with warm, crystal clear water and well-groomed beaches. The swimming season lasts all summer, and the water warms up to 28 degrees.

The largest lake in the region Worthersee area 19 sq. km is located near the border with Slovenia and Italy. Picturesque beaches and surrounding landscapes create a feeling of unity with nature. Metropolitan Klagenfurt (Klagenfurt) on the eastern shore it is quiet and cozy, with romantic restaurants located on the terraces that go into the water. In the vicinity of Klagenfurt there is a very interesting miniature park “Minimundus”, in which famous buildings from all over the world are reproduced: the majestic ancient Greek Parthenon, the Taj Mahal - a poem in stone about the love of an Indian padishah for his wife, a pyramid of Mayan Indians from Mexico and many others.

An idyllic beach nearby Maria Loretto (Maria Loretto), named after the castle standing on the shore, whose history dates back to the 17th century. Today the castle grounds are open to visitors, and there are public baths on the lake. A small terrace in front of the castle is dedicated to a cozy restaurant. Inside the castle itself, various celebrations take place - banquets and weddings.

In the western bay of the lake, surrounded by forested slopes of the Alps, there is a resort Velden (Velden) - an ideal place for lovers of active recreation. There are all conditions for walking and cycling, as well as for water sports, football, volleyball, and tennis. In the evening, the resort is in full swing with social life - you can go to the theater, a concert, visit a colorful show or a casino.

The beach is also very popular Maiernigg. In 1899, the outstanding Austrian composer Gustav Mahler purchased land in these places and built a villa. It was here that many of his famous symphonies were written. Now in the local museum you can listen to excerpts from Mahler’s works and see the composer’s personal belongings.

Carinthia also has small charming lakes, such as Langsee(Längsee). The best pastime here will be relaxation and tranquility, sunbathing and relaxation among the marvelous alpine nature. A quiet, respectable holiday can be combined with a variety of water activities.

Lake Klopeinersee (Klopeinersee) It is considered one of the warmest in Europe; it is good to come here on holiday with children. The shore is shallow and there are safe children's bays along the lake. The beaches are covered with grass, on which children can run barefoot. The lake is also home to 15 species of fish, so fishing enthusiasts will have plenty to do.

The untouched nature of Salzkammergut (Salzkammergut)
The mesmerizing beauty of the landscapes - azure lakes and delicate greenery of forests against the backdrop of mountain peaks - greets those who come to relax in this resort region of Austria. One of the most popular lakes in these places is Wolfgangsee (Wolfgangsee) area 13 sq. km. It received its name in honor of St. Wolfgang, who, according to legend, built the first church here at the end of the 10th century. On the banks of the Wolfgangsee there are cozy towns where you can find a lot of interesting things - the famous Gothic cathedral with an altar from the 15th century, the doll museum and the famous romantic hotel Im Weissen RoessI in St. Wolfgang, mountain Zwölferhorn V St. Gilgen (Sankt Gilgen) and one of the most beautiful mountain plateaus of the Eastern Alps - Postalm (Postalm) close to Strobl (Strobl) . Former salt mines and quaint ice palaces in the fabulous world of caves in the mountain range leave an unforgettable impression on visitors. Dachstein (Hoher Dachstein). The resort towns have all the conditions for a good rest: wonderful swimming, hiking in alpine meadows, boat trips. In fish restaurants you can try dishes made from fish that live in the lake.

At the time of buying Salzkammergut Card guests of the region receive a 25% discount on a large number of services - train tickets and boat tickets on the lakes of the region, entrance fees to many museums, trips to caves, nature reserves.

The rural charm of Vorarlberg (Vorarlberg)
In the very west of the country, on the border with Germany and Switzerland, is the small Austrian province of Vorarlberg, whose area is only 2601 square meters. m, and the population is 344,000 people. Framed on all sides by mountain ranges, this region has traditionally had a slightly isolated way of life from the rest of the country. To this day, Vienna has much less influence on local life than Munich or Zurich. Residents of the province observe centuries-old traditions and are considered true conservatives in the good sense of the word. Green hills and low mountains are used as pastures; colorful wooden houses with carved cornices can be seen everywhere. Agritourism is very well developed here, with walking and horseback excursions available. Everyone who comes here can feel solidity and peace, forget about the hustle and bustle and enjoy the pastoral landscapes of this remote region.

But still, the location here gives a special charm to the area. Lake Constance (Bodensee) 63 km long and up to 15 km wide. Its banks also extend to Switzerland and Germany. Austria owns only 38 square meters. km. To experience all the splendor of the lake, you should take a lift to the top of the mountain Pfänder, which is located near Bregenz (Bregenz) - a quiet and slightly sleepy resort, which is located in the romantic surroundings of the shores of Lake Constance. There is no mass tourism or noisy companies here. This is the place where the soul rests.

Natural wonder of Styria (Styria)
There is in Austria in the Styria region near the town Tragöß another lake, which, without a doubt, can be called a natural miracle - Grüner See (Grü ner See) . During winter, its depth is only 1-2 meters, and the entire surrounding area is used as a beautiful park. In the spring, temperatures rise, snow and ice on the mountain tops begin to melt, and water rushes down and absorbs nearby meadows and parks. In summer, the depth of the lake reaches 12 meters. Previously, divers were allowed here, and during the season connoisseurs of natural beauty came here to watch the fantastic underwater world with green meadows, trees, paths, bridges, benches and gazebos for relaxing at the bottom of the lake. Starting in July, the lake gradually recedes and by winter returns to its original size, and the park becomes the property of pedestrians.

Whichever Austrian lake you choose, everywhere you will find wonderfully beautiful nature, activities to your liking and a fabulous atmosphere of cozy coastal towns.

Austria is landlocked but has stunning bodies of water. There are many lakes here that are popular not only with tourists, but also with local residents. We will show you the most beautiful lakes in Austria. If you're traveling to Austria, plan to visit at least one of these places!

Lake Plan is located in the Tyrol region of Austria. It is connected by a canal to another lake called Heiterwang. This is a popular boating destination, with several rivers accessing the lakes. The lake is an excellent place for lovers of active recreation. There are paths for jogging and cycling around it. In winter you can go ice skating. Surrounded by the Lechtal Alps, you can go scuba diving or go trout and perch fishing. Passenger ferries also operate on the lake.

Traunsee is located in the Salzkammergut region. This vast lake is popular with outdoor enthusiasts. But his greatest fame was brought to him by a mythical underwater creature, which is compared to the monster in the Scottish Loch Ness lake. There is also something to see on the banks of the reservoir. These are the villages of Altmunster and Traunkirchen, as well as the amazing medieval castle of Ort.

Lake Millstätter See is located in the Austrian region of Carinthia. The steep coastline makes it look like a fjord, with incredible surrounding landscape created by the Nok Mountains and the Drava Valley, to the south is the lush green Hochgosch area. The mountains protect the lake from cold winter winds, and the water temperature is quite suitable for swimming in summer. Near the lake is the village of Millstatt, which contains a surprisingly well-preserved 11th-century abbey.

In the Geilthaler Alps lies the Weissensee or White Lake, which is very popular. The ban on motorized boats means that the environment and wildlife here are preserved. In summer you can go boating and canoeing, trout fishing or hiking along the banks. In winter, the surrounding area of ​​the lake becomes a ski area, and some areas of the frozen lake host speed skating competitions.

In the Austrian region of Carinthia is the stunning lake Wörthersee. Back in the 19th century, the Austrian aristocracy loved to spend the summer here. This lake has the warmest water in Austria, making it an ideal place for swimming in summer. In the small town of Pörtschach you can rent a bicycle to tour the region. During the summer, seasonal ferries operate to take passengers to various destinations.

Mondsee is one of the largest private lakes in Austria. Holidays here allow you to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The picturesque lake is mentioned in the James Bond novel. From various points along the coast you can see the Northern Limestone Alps and the Northern Sandy Alps. On the shore of the lake is the city of the same name, from which you can admire the mountain known as the Dragon Wall.