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Austrian Holidays and Festivals
Austrian holidays are a combination of public holidays and festivals that take place in various cities.
Austria has a rich culture and history which is celebrated throughout the country in many different ways. A visit to Austria during a holiday can enhance your vacation and add even more unforgettable experiences.
Public Holidays
If you're traveling to Austria you may want to know if there will be any public holidays during your vacation. Some of the 16 public holidays are the same every year, and others change from one year to the next.
The following holidays are the same every year: New Year's Day 1 January Epiphany 6 January National Holiday 1 May Assumption 15 August National Holiday 26 October All Saints Day 1 November Immaculate Conception8 December Christmas Day/Boxing Day 25-26 December
In addition to these days, Austrians have 4 days' holiday at Easter, as well as Ascension Day, Whit Monday and Corpus Christi, which are all in May or June.
So with all these public holidays, Austrians have a lot of celebrations. The wonderful thing is that if you plan your visit you can share in these celebrations.
Other Festivals
Austria is famous for its festivals and there are acutually over 200 every year! If you enjoy classical music there will be a whole load of festivals for you to choose from. Salzburg is the center for many of these and as well as the Easter festival, there is a huge festival in August which has a focus on Mozart. There are a wealth of accommodation options during this time, but people do book early, so it's worth checking out some of the great zimmers available in the region during this time.
There are also festivals which celebrate opera, such as the Bregenz festival, and other composers, such as the Schubertiade.
Not all the festivals in Austria are classical music festivals though. For example, you could visit the Saalfelden Jazz Festival, the Vienna Jazz Festival, or the Ars Electronica Festival. In all cases you should book Austrian rooms early because these are all very popular events.
If you enjoy festivals, then there really is something for everyone in Austria. If you want to listen to music, maybe dance, eat great Austrian food, and spend time in beautiful surroundings then you really should visit some of these festivals.
Religions of Austria: Roman Catholic, Christianity. Religion in Austria. Among religions in Austria, Roman Catholic Christianity is predominant.
Saint Stephens Cathedral in Vienna-is a classic tourist stop.
Natural grandeur lures visitors to Tirol and the Hohe Tauern National Park—the largest protected natural area in Central Europe.
Seat of the former Habsburg empire, Vienna is a world center of the arts, the site of many splendid palaces, and the headquarters for many international organizations.
Tourists can visit the houses of Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, or Johann Strauss. Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, celebrates his 250th birthday in 2006.
Popular food in Austria: Kärnten Kasnudeln is a cheese noodle dish that comes in butter and your own toppings
The most popular meats in Austria are beef, pork, geese and chicken. The famous Wiener Schnitzel is traditionally made of veal. Pork in particular is used extensively, with many dishes using offal and parts such as the snout and trotters.
Clothing: men wear lederhosen like clothes so do women but not as much women wear more aprons and blouses
Popular sports: the popular sport of Austria is Alpine skiing and Ice hockey
Three popular tourist attractions:
Vienna State Opera, it is an opera house that is the most celebrated opera house around it is a place were people can choose between classical and modern music,
Hohensalzburg Castle is a popular attraction it is a medieval castle one of the most well preserved castles and it's high towers are the main reason people go visit this place.
Seefeld Tyrol is a two time home to the Winter Olympics and a place to learn skiing and a resort and a popular tourist attraction.
Austrian holidays are a combination of public holidays and festivals that take place in various cities.
Austria has a rich culture and history which is celebrated throughout the country in many different ways. A visit to Austria during a holiday can enhance your vacation and add even more unforgettable experiences.
Public Holidays
If you're traveling to Austria you may want to know if there will be any public holidays during your vacation. Some of the 16 public holidays are the same every year, and others change from one year to the next.
The following holidays are the same every year: New Year's Day 1 January Epiphany 6 January National Holiday 1 May Assumption 15 August National Holiday 26 October All Saints Day 1 November Immaculate Conception8 December Christmas Day/Boxing Day 25-26 December
In addition to these days, Austrians have 4 days' holiday at Easter, as well as Ascension Day, Whit Monday and Corpus Christi, which are all in May or June.
So with all these public holidays, Austrians have a lot of celebrations. The wonderful thing is that if you plan your visit you can share in these celebrations.
Other Festivals
Austria is famous for its festivals and there are acutually over 200 every year! If you enjoy classical music there will be a whole load of festivals for you to choose from. Salzburg is the center for many of these and as well as the Easter festival, there is a huge festival in August which has a focus on Mozart. There are a wealth of accommodation options during this time, but people do book early, so it's worth checking out some of the great zimmers available in the region during this time.
There are also festivals which celebrate opera, such as the Bregenz festival, and other composers, such as the Schubertiade.
Not all the festivals in Austria are classical music festivals though. For example, you could visit the Saalfelden Jazz Festival, the Vienna Jazz Festival, or the Ars Electronica Festival. In all cases you should book Austrian rooms early because these are all very popular events.
If you enjoy festivals, then there really is something for everyone in Austria. If you want to listen to music, maybe dance, eat great Austrian food, and spend time in beautiful surroundings then you really should visit some of these festivals.
Religions of Austria: Roman Catholic, Christianity. Religion in Austria. Among religions in Austria, Roman Catholic Christianity is predominant.
Saint Stephens Cathedral in Vienna-is a classic tourist stop.
Natural grandeur lures visitors to Tirol and the Hohe Tauern National Park—the largest protected natural area in Central Europe.
Seat of the former Habsburg empire, Vienna is a world center of the arts, the site of many splendid palaces, and the headquarters for many international organizations.
Tourists can visit the houses of Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, or Johann Strauss. Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, celebrates his 250th birthday in 2006.
Popular food in Austria: Kärnten Kasnudeln is a cheese noodle dish that comes in butter and your own toppings
The most popular meats in Austria are beef, pork, geese and chicken. The famous Wiener Schnitzel is traditionally made of veal. Pork in particular is used extensively, with many dishes using offal and parts such as the snout and trotters.
Clothing: men wear lederhosen like clothes so do women but not as much women wear more aprons and blouses
Popular sports: the popular sport of Austria is Alpine skiing and Ice hockey
Three popular tourist attractions:
Vienna State Opera, it is an opera house that is the most celebrated opera house around it is a place were people can choose between classical and modern music,
Hohensalzburg Castle is a popular attraction it is a medieval castle one of the most well preserved castles and it's high towers are the main reason people go visit this place.
Seefeld Tyrol is a two time home to the Winter Olympics and a place to learn skiing and a resort and a popular tourist attraction.