Cheap Flights to Austria

From Australia to Austria

Only two letters separate Australia and Austria, but the two countries are worlds apart. Book a cheap flight and you can find out what makes Austria such an interesting destination. For many people, a love of the musical "The Sound of Music" is a big draw. The musical is set in Salzberg, a city of great cultural significance surrounded by mountainous vistas and known for its folk music festival. If you go to Salzberg, you can see all of the places frequented by the Von Trapp family and featured in the movie starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.

Austria is also known for being the home of a great many artists, scientists and writers. These include such notable figures as biologist Gregor Mendel, psychiatrist Sigmund Freud, actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and children's author Eva Ibbotson. Austria is also famous for its food, which is enjoyed by people the world over. Apfelstrudel, a kind of pastry filled with apple, is particularly well-known, in part because it is featured in "The Sound of Music". Additionally, children and collectors around the globe can thank Austria for the invention of Pez, the tiny candies that come in novelty dispensers.

Many people also visit Austria in order to do some skiing. Because mountains are so prevalent in Austria, ski lodges are common, and the views are spectacular. Hockey and football also enjoy extreme popularity in Austria. Whether you're going in search of culture or physical activity, you will find plenty to entertain you in Austria.

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