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Austria is located in Europe and is part of the Alps. It is located between Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy and Slovenia. Most of the Austrians speak German and 78% of the residents is Roman Catholic. The country is especially known for the Alps, the Grossglockner with 3,797 meters as highest point in Austria. In the valleys of the Alps, fields, meadows and loofbossen. On Higher find pine forests and mountain meadows. When you over 2800 metres, you will find snow, ice and bare rocks. The capital of Austria is Vienna. In the Vienna Town hofburg lies with the Spanish Riding School and the famous Stephansdom. In Vienna is also the Watches-museum. This museum has more than 3,000 clocks and pocketwatches. Salzburg has the sights Dom, and Dommuseum Domplatz, Mozart's house and the Toy-museum. Innsbruck is also popular with tourists. It is the cultural capital of Tyrol and contains the Spitalkirche from 1320. In Lower Austria hosts the monastery Milk, one of the most beautiful Baroque-abbeys of Europe. Also you have the Neusiedler See. In Styria are a lot of abbeys and castles. For active vacationers there are many pedestrian and cycling paths. In the capital Graz are many annual cultural festivals and events organised. Most tourists come to Austria for the winter sports. The après-ski-atmosphere in Austria is livelier and noisier than in other European countries. This is especially true for places in the provinces of Tyrol and Salzburg. Also in the Vorarlberg region in Lech are good entertainment and après-ski opportunities.

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