RSSWith the suitable kind of topography, sports are an integral part of the Austrian culture. Both in winter and summer, we find many sport activities in Austria and it is one of the major tourist attractions. It is a place where everyone finds a wide range of activities to spend their holidays fruitfully. If you are a adventure-loving person, you can certainly try skiing on the slopes of the Alps, adventurous activities in the mountains, hiking through the whole country or swimming in the warm crystal clear lakes in the South. Some of the popular sports in Austria are:
Hiking
Hiking is another popular sports activity in the beautiful mountains of Austria. Mountains in the countryside are covered with forests, clear rivers and lakes offering the travelers a perfect choice in different locations that guarantee relaxation and adventure. The mountains of Tyrol and Salzkammergut are the perfect places for the ones who love hiking and climbing. If you do not want to climb high, then you can enjoy the longer hikes in Kaernten and Steiermark, which will keep your adrenaline rush when pacing up and down. It is prudent to take an experienced guide and follow the safety rules.
Skiing
Austria is a hub for skiing with a number of excellent resorts in almost every valley in the Alps. The Tyrol province alone boasts of more than 240 ski resorts and names like Kitzbuhel, Sankt Anton and Saalbach-Hinterglemm are well-known for winter sports. With some of the best skiing destinations in the world, many a times Winter Olympic Games and world championships have been held in Austria proving that Austrian resorts are the best when it comes to skiing or snowboarding both for professionals and amateurs. Millions of skiers come to Austria every year and it is easy for planning a ski holiday in Austria as all resorts have own websites with all the details.
Cycling
A cycling holiday in Austria will definitely offer you an essentially wonderful experience in the midst of fetching landscape and refreshing mountain air. Austria boasts of an extensive and well connected network of cycle paths with fantastic infrastructure. So, you need not worry about the accommodation along the cycling routes. The most scenic route is the Mur Cycling Route from Lungau to Bad Radkersburg, where you can take rest at Graz and make time to explore cultural centres of Austria. Another spectacular route is the Danube Cycle Path, which starts in Passau and ends in the idyllic town of Grein. It is a good place to hang out with the family and children. The most expensive network of cycling routes with more than 2000 kilometers is in Burgenland. Normally, the season for cycling holidays in Austria is between April and October.
Golfing
With more than 140 golf courses situated in exquisite locations across the country, Austria prides itself on owning some of the best golfing destinations in Europe. Most of them are found hard by either mountain resorts or big cities. One of the most popular courses in Kitzbuhel is the paradise both for skiers and golfers. The unforgettable experience in the new Murau-Kreischberg golf course epitomizes how golf makes your season in the Alps a lasting one. For the enthusiast golfers, there is a Golf Alpin Pass, which allows golfing at exclusive prices on 33 golf courses in Tyrol, Vorarlberg, Salzburg and Kaernten.
Water Sports
The superb quality of the water in the lakes, rivers and ponds of Austria make it a perfect water sport destination even though it is a landlocked country. With a number of crystal clear lakes and rivers on offer, you can go for sunbathing in one of the warm southern lakes like Neusiedlersee or Kaernten, where the summer temperature exceeds 28°C. Still, if you crave for more refreshing activities in the summer heat, then a mountain lake high in the Alps is your perfect choice. In the lakes and rivers of Austria, the tourists enjoy not only swimming but also other water sports such as sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rafting and many others.
Thus a vacation in Austria will give an exotic experience in the midst of alluring landscape with wonderful people and tradition making your holiday worth cherishing for years together.
Activities in the City
The big cities of Austria offer tourists a wide range of recreational sports activities in its numerous tennis courts, green parks and various other places. The spa centers also give perfect relaxation after a busy day in the city. You shouldn’t miss the main tourist attraction of Vienna – the Prater, which has over 250 attractions on display to keep your boredom at bay. This apart, thousands of indoor and outdoor swimming pools in all resorts and big cities also provide a relaxing swimming holiday.
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