Vacationing in Austria? Make The Most Of It

To make the most out of your trip to Austria, one of the things you should do is to pay homage to classical music. You can catch an opera being shown at one of the many opera houses around the country. Better yet, watch the opera at St. Martinstrum, the world's largest floating opera stage, for a truly unforgettable experience. You can also attend Sunday mass at the Hofburg Chapel so you can listen to the Vienna Boy's Choir sing - a tradition started in 1498, or simply buy a ticket to an orchestra concert.

You can even listen to the classical pieces of Mozart, Haydn, Schubert and other Austrian composers while watching the famous Lipizzaner horses perform dressage at its finest at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna or at a farm in Piber. If you're not a musical person, though, you can simply visit the houses where Mozart and his colleagues once lived. These places are now considered must-see attractions in Austria, particularly the Figaro House, where Mozart composed "The Marriage of Figaro".

Another way to truly enjoy your family holidays in Austria is to take "The Sound of Music" Tour in Salzburg. On this tour, you'll get to relive the well-loved film musical by visiting attractions such as the Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron Castle and Nonnberg Abbey. You'll learn some new trivia about the movie, too.

Afterwards, your next stop on your trip to Austria should be to get your fill of the country's breathtaking natural scenery. Take a hiking trip on one of the trails of the Austrian Alps, or, if you're a thrillseeker, climb one of its peaks and go hang-gliding. You can explore the crystal-clear mountain lakes and quaint alpine villages in the Tirol province, too.

Do you like cycling? If so, one of the things you should do during your family holidays in Austria is to go on a cycling tour. In particular, rent a bicycle and follow the scenic route along the Danube river.

Last but not the least, you should also take some time to take in the romantic ambience of Austria by taking a stroll through the baroque gardens in Salzburg and Vienna. Don't forget that Austria has some beautiful castles that are worth touring, too, especially the Schonbrunn Palace, which used to be the summer home of the Habsburg royal family and later on, Napoleon's headquarters.

Of course, there are plenty of other things you can see and do during your family holidays in Austria. In fact, one trip alone may not suffice. Still, going through all these should guarantee that your trip to Austria will be one to remember, for years if not for a lifetime.

Isabella Olsen is a travel writer who has toured major destinations worldwide, including Austria, by car. To book your rental car Austria or learn more about cheap car rental worldwide, visit www.zencarhire.com.