Austria And Switzerland Holidays - Travel Guide

Already well established as one of Europe’s most popular winter sports holiday destinations, Austria is becoming increasingly recognised as an excellent summer holiday destination as well. The winter Ski resorts, particularly around the area of Tyrol boast some beautiful Alpine scenery and the provincial capital of Innsbruck has some of the best skiing and snowboarding facilities in the world.

In the summer the region attracts many visitors seeking a back to nature experience with breathtaking views and attractive walking trails. The lakes and mountains are a truly magnificent site and strolling around the quaint villages in the area you will feel the ambiance of traditional Austrian living.

Switzerland is well known for its mountainous territory that offers excellent skiing and winter sports activities in the winter months. During the summer the lakeside chalets and mountain trails are a superb place to spend your time breathing in the fresh mountain air and the romantic atmosphere of the awesome scenery. Hiking and mountaineering enthusiasts are blessed with thousands of miles of rocky terrain and forested walking trails to enjoy, with plenty of sunshine to keep the spirits high.

Within Switzerland’s well-organised cities there are a plethora of fine buildings and artistic and cultural diversions to enjoy. After a day of walking among the fantastic natural splendour of the Swiss countryside or the fine architecture of a city like Zurich, enjoy the vibrant nightlife of the cities’ bars and restaurants.