Culture Shock! Austria - A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

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„Å Innsbruck:
„ Goldenes Dachl (little golden roof): This small balcony,
dating from 1500, on the former Ducal Palace is topped
with 2,657 gilded shingles. It was commissioned by
Maximilian I to commemorate his second marriage to
Bianca Sforza of Milan.
„ Hofkirche: Contains the memorial tomb of Maximilian
I, which is surrounded by 28 large figures representing
his ancestors, relatives and heroes. The best statue is
of King Arthur by Albrecht Dürer.
„ Ambras Castle: On the outskirts of Innsbruck, this 16th
century castle houses collections of armour, art, books
and exotic objects.
„ Stams Monastery: A Cistercian Abbey with over 180 rooms
dating from the 13th century. Its carved altar, designed in
the shape of a tree, is worth the trip.
„ Kitzbuhel, Saint Anton, Ischgl and Seefeld: Internationally-
acclaimed ski resorts.
„ Tux Valley: Offers skiing in the summer months.

Salzburg

„ City of Salzburg:
„ Hohensalzburg Fortress
„ Mirabell Palace and Gardens
„ Birthplace of Mozart
„ Residenz
„ Getreidegasse
„ Hellbrun Palace
„ Sound of Music Tours
„ Eisriesenwelt (World of the Ice Giants): Underground caves
with massive ice formations.
„ Untersberg: Mountaintop near the town of Saint Leonhard
accessible by cable car with spectacular views of the ice-covered
mountains and the lakes of the Salzkammergut region.
„ Krimml Falls: Largest waterfalls in Europe.
„ Bad Hofgastein and Badgastein: Popular ski resorts.
„ Zell am See: Picturesque lakeside town, close to glaciers
that allow year-round skiing.