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What to do and see in Austria, Austria: The Best Other Outdoor Activities
As home to majestic mountains, opulent palaces, and high culture, Austria's attractions are classically sumptuous and enduring. But beyond the waltzes, the strudels, the alpine summits, and Habsburg architecture, its modern cities are proof of just how easily Austria combines the contemporary with the historic.
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1. Erlebniswelt Mendlingtal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By ErwinMad - Pretoria, South Africa
This was my first visit.It is ideal for families, it shows how the locals lived in the old days, especially lumberjacks. It also has an interesting museum. Enjoyable day in nature, suitable for the whole family.
2. Vorderer Gosausee
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5.0 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By atw63 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
I’ve been visiting the Salzkammergut region for 5 or 6 years now, always parking myself in Bad Ischl, and using that town as a base. One of my end-of-holiday treats is a walk around Gosausee (Lake Gosau) followed by lunch in one of the local Alms. I always use public transport, so it’s simply a case of jumping on the 542 at Bad Ischl Rail/Bus station, then an hour later I’m virtually lakeside (Check the bus timetables, since the service isn’t too frequent). There is ample parking for cars. The bus stop is right next to a cable car which’ll whisk you to the upper station in a few minutes. The views en-route to the bus terminus and in the cable car are lovely. The lower cable car station is just behind Gasthof Gosausee which offers food and accommodation. There are also a few souvenir/ice-cream shops dotted around. I usually get straight into a circumnavigation of the lake, which takes me just over an hour, and as well as the scenery being superb, there are little distractions en-route such as a big copper funnel set up so you can hear the amplified, gentle trickle of water, and a pipe where you can sample the cool, mountain-filtered water. As well as virtually unlimited scenic photo opportunities (glaciers, clear water, jagged peaks etc.) there’s also the potential to watch rock climbers. The lake that you’re walking around is called Vorderer Gosausee (Front Gosau Lake), but at roughly 50% of the way around, you can follow another trail to Hinterer Gosausee (Rear Gosau Lake) where I’ve heard there’s a great hut called Holzmeister Alm at the far end. Sadly, the bus timetable has never made it favourable for me to hike to the rear lake, since it’d probably take me another 45min+ to make the Alm from where the trail branches. So, having lapped the lake, I tend to return to the lower cable car station, take a ride to the top, where there are numerous opportunities to hike to other huts for lunch. The area is riddled with trails of varied length, and huts aplenty, it’s also one of the calmest places I know, which is absolutely great for people who enjoy perfect scenery (come rain or shine) and who just want to enjoy the great outdoors.
3. Rosarium
4. Baerenschuetzklamm
5. Scooter Sightseeing Vienna
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Touring Vienna by scooter is the best way to see a large amount of the city in just a short time. You can choose to ride as a driver/passenger with your partner, or drive your own scooter. Travel through Vienna, stopping 5 times to hear a story, learn about the city's history, or take some photos at Schönbrunn, Herosquare, St.Stephens, Giant ferris wheel or about the Danube. We only offer Private Tours, so we can tailor the tour for your wishes and interests. All tours are ooperated by state licensed tourguides.
6. Grottenbahn
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By TAIN2013 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The amusement park takes you back into a fairy tale world of dwarfs and gnomes. The highlight of the attraction is a small train with a dragon-head at the engine. The train takes you through a rather dark tunnel along which are scenes from various fairytales and mood lighting at some places. Outside, you have a replica old-town market. The spokes radiating from the central market house scenes from popular fairy tales like the red riding hood, Rapunzel, snow-white, sleeping beauty and the likes. Kids will absolutely love this attraction and the grown ups will enjoy it as well.
7. Vilsalpsee
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4.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By megperry1 - Sindelfingen, Germany
We hiked down to the lake from Landsberger Hutte. Its a nice sized lake with 2 or 3 wonderful restaurants to eat. You can rent boats, circle the lake, hike and also take a bus or choo choo train back to your car in Tannheim. Absolutely recommend this for a day trip!
8. Zauchensee
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4.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By K8982DSadamh - Berkhamsted, United Kingdom
You won’t find Zauchensee in the tour brochures but it’s absolutely perfect. About 10 excellent hotels all within walking distance from the lifts or ski in/out from slopes, 2 or 3 apres ski bars with the traditional Austrian themes and a wide variety of slopes and good area across the Ski Amadé region. I’ve been going here for around 10 years and I still enjoy it every time.
9. Donauinsel
10. Millstatter See
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By sarahsI1362NX
peaceful sunbathing spots around the lake or you can find the hustle and bustle of tourist strandbads - clean, clear water safe for swimming to an appropriate depth for children - some lifeguards present in some locations.
