Local Information

Austria, a small yet largely mountainous country in central Europe, is one of the best travel destinations there is. Austria offers a lot of scenic, historic cities, beautiful mountains and wonderful landscapes.Just a little bit of history, Austria had been an ally of Rome for quite a long time, from about 16 BC until the abolition of the Holy Roman Empire. Austria had also been part of Germany in 1938 until it became a fully independent country in 1945. Austria is now a member of the European Union and uses Euro as their currency.

Austria's capital is Vienna, which is known as one of the most romantic and historic places to visit. When you get to Austria, be sure not to miss this place as it has a lot of beautiful places that will truly amaze you.Vienna has this so-called Ringstrasse that surrounds Vienna's Old Town. You will want to take your time marveling on the different structures and treasures in this two and a half mile long road.

In this Ring, make sure to visit The Hofburg (Imperial Palace), a castle with some sections dating from the 13th century. Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral) is also found here. You can take a view of the whole city by climbing the south tower. Make sure to also take the Crypt Tour. Vienna's finest Baroque building, the Karlskirche (St. Charle's Church), is also found in the Ring.

You did not visit Vienna if you didn't stop by at the Opera, the famous Opera House in Vienna. Outside the ring, you will find The Belvedere Palace with two stunning buildings with lovely gardens surrounding them. You can find the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, world famous art collection, inside the palace. You will also be marveled at the extreme elegance of the Schonbrunn Palace which was Hapsburg's summer home.

The other cities in Austria are as wonderful as Vienna. If you are fascinated by Baroque Churches, you must definitely not miss the city of Salzburg. Salzburg is where famous Mozart was born. Be sure to also take a tour on the Hohensalzburg Fortress which has been the tallest structure in the city for a thousand years.

If you are into skiing, you should make sure to get yourself in the city of Innsbruck. Being one of the ski capitals in Europe, Innsbruck has already hosted two Winter Olympics. Even during summer, this place is mostly visited by hikers to marvel at nature's beautiful offerings.One of the major tourist attractions of Austria is the Danube Valley. Be sure not to miss it when taking a river cruise. This is the best way to see this breath-taking view. Be sure to also stop by the Historic City of Graz. The good places to visit while in Graz are Chateau Eggenberg, Glockenspieplatz's clock tower, the Cathedral and Mausoleum and the Italian renaissance Landhaus.

With so many beautiful places to visit, make sure you have lots of time to tour Austria. To make sure you make the most of your time in Austria, there is no better way to get around than by car. Car hire 3000 offer car hire in Vienna, car hire in Salzburg as well as all the other major towns and airports in Austria, You wouldn't want to miss all these marvelous tourist spots and historical places that will surely amaze you. So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and plan your next holiday to this wonderful land, And don't forget to bring your camera!

For more information on car hire USA, car hire Rome, car hire in Liverpool, Florida, Orlando or any of the thousands of car hire locations we offer why not have a look in our Destination Guides.