1. in Austria Tourism in Austria

2. Quick facts President: Heinz Fischer (2004) Population (2012 est.): 8,219,734 Life expectancy: 79.91 Capital and largest city (2009 est.): Vienna, 1,693,000 Other large cities: Graz, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck Monetary units: Euro (formerly schilling)

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4. Places to visit The Murinsel Island an artificial floating island made of steel and glass reconnects the city and its river the city from a different view Floating Island of Graz

5. Walk Austria's Alps take time for hiking will get you close to nature allow you to get to know the people and the traditions in Austria Places to visit

6. Zotter Chocolate Factory explored by Josef Zotter around 1990 unique hand scooped chocolates tastes never existed before find almost very chocolate taste possible (e.g. pumpkinseed chocolate) all products are organic

7. Europe’s oldest restaurant Stiftskeller St. Peter Europe’s oldest restaurant paired with traditionally music and a delicious dinner. first documented in the year 803 – the reason why it’s the oldest restaurant Places to visit

8. The World’s largest Ice Caves close to the village of Werfen a dynamic cave “The World of Ice Giants” discovered in 1879 open May to October

9. Places to visit Bake your own Apple Strudel Café Residenz - bakery of the royal family at Schönbrunn Palace learn how this famous Viennese dessert is made, and take the receipt to try it at home