Online dictionary of Germany travel and tourism: austria

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Graz

German words: Graz
keywords: austria , human heritage , tourist resort , town
related web sites: http://www.graz.at
explanation: Originated from a small fortress of Slavic folk, "Gradec", its German name "Graz" was first cited in 1182. Since 14th century, Schloßberg castle on a hill top had become the residence of a Habsburg branch which controls Slovenia and northern Italy. Famous astronomer, Johannes Kepler, taught for a short moment at Graz University built in 1586, before fleeing to Prague. Located in southern Austria on the Mur river, Graz has been enlisted in UNESCO's world heritage since 1999. Its population is about 253,000.

Hallstatt

German words: Hallstatt , Hallstättersee
alternative words: Hallstätter Lake, Hallstätter See
keywords: alps , austria , human heritage , tourist resort
related topics: Salzburg
related web sites: http://www.hallstatt.at , http://www.hallstatt.net
explanation: Located south-east of Salzburg, on the shore of Hallstätter Lake, Hallstatt has known human activities since prehistoric times for salt rocks extracted nearby, though its approach was not easy: until the 19th century, it had been accessible only by ship. Surrounded by high mountains and a lake, Hallstatt offers one of the most picturesque alpine landscapes: some scenes of "Sound of Music" were filmed there. Along with the mountains of Dachstein, it was added to the list of UNESCO's world heritage in 1997.

Innsbruck

German words: Innsbruck
keywords: alps , austria , tourist resort , town
related web sites: http://www.innsbruck.at
explanation: Located in the heart of Tyrol, west of Austria, Innsbruck had been already served as a Roman military camp due to its strategic position on a road which connected Italy and Germany by passing Brenner Pass. Innsbruck was first cited 1187 in Latin name, "Oeni Pontum", i.e. "Bridge over the Inn (river)", corresponding to its German translation counter-parts. Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol region and its population is at 118,000. Owing many ski resorts, it organized Winter Olympic Games in 1964 and 1976.

Salzburg

German words: Salzburg
keywords: alps , austria , human heritage , tourist resort , town
related web sites: http://www.salzburg.info
explanation: Located in north-west of Austria on the Salzach river and near German border, Salzburg is well known for the birth place of Mozart and a summer music festival. After an invasion of Romans in 14 B.C., it had become a prosperous regional trade center. In 699, Bishop Rupert von Worms received Salzburg from the count of Bavaria and established a bishopric in 739. Hohensalzburg castle built in 1077 on a top hill and a new Salzburg cathedral built in 1628 have been enlisted in UNESCO's world heritage since 1996.

Schönbrunn Palace

German words: Schloss Schönbrunn
alternative words: Schonbrunn
keywords: austria , castle , human heritage , tourist resort
related topics: Vienna
related web sites: http://www.schoenbrunn.at
explanation: History of Schönbrunn began in 1569 when Emperor Maximilian II purchased an estate in western end of Vienna to build a zoo and an orangery to keep exotic animals and plants. In 1696, Emperor Leopold I asked famous architect, Johann Fischer, to build a palace by imitating Versailles. Later, Empress Maria Theresa remodeled it in a rococo style. The Congress of Vienna was organized there in 1814-1815 after a defeat of Napoleon's army. Schönbrunn palace has been enlisted in UNESCO's world heritage since 1996.

Vienna

German words: Wien
keywords: austria , danube river , human heritage , tourist resort , town
related topics: Schönbrunn Palace
related web sites: http://www.wien.gv.at , http://www.wien.info
explanation: Austrian capital, Vienna, has originated from a Celtic village, Vindobona, and a Roman military camp settled on the bank of Danube river in the 1st century. It became the capital of Babenberg earldom in 1155 before passing in the hands of Habsburg in 1278. After Ottoman Turks' unsuccessful besiegement in 1529 then 1683, Vienna become one of the largest cities in Europe as the capital of Austro-Hungarian empire. Rich in historical monuments like Hofburg, it was added to the list of world heritage in 2001.

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