| Family Travels Austria |
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| We have been to Austria four times...once in 1990 and again in 2001 with the kids...both times staying in Salzburg. In 2008, we spent four days in Vienna exploring that wonderful city. In 2009, Rick and the college kids spent time in Hallstadt and the Lake Country. If you can go to Austria...start with Salzburg. You will love Salzburg....probably one of the most kid friendly places Tour the Salt Mines wearing white overalls...and ride a train into the caves and slide on long wooden slides to change levels...just like the old miners. Visit Hellbrunn Palace..The water gardens are filled with trick fountains...squirting you with water from deer antlers, caves, sidewalks...loads of fun Salzburg has a "cool castle" and museum My son loved the medieval weapons The Sound of Music Tour should not be missed! You will be singing along... ("Doe...a deer...a female deer") Explore the Old Town...eat sausages at the open air stands...Buy some fresh strawberries at the market. Take the kids to beer hall and feel completely comfortable and safe. Enjoy Salzburg...we did and plan to again! |
| Dates Visited -- 1990, 2001, 2008, 2009 |
| Vienna is a wonderful cosmopolitan town. Whereas Salzburg might be great for small kids, Vienna is fantastic for teenagers who might appreciated a little culture and fun. The Rathaus and it's food stalls with nighttime movie operas is fun. The five main museums of the Hofburg are interesting. The city is fun to walk and explore. Get some pastries...stop for a beer break. Take in an Opera. See the Lippzanner Spanish Horses, Attend a musical concert in a church, Walk the Gardens, Go to Nauschmarkt and give them some money and let them try new foods. Spend a morning at the churches....then the afternoon at Prater Park. Visit the House of Music in the evening or attend a musical concert in a church. There is so much to see and dol |
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