The Hotels in Oesterreich, Austria

• Austria is a popular destination for skiers. zugspitze as seen from austria image by John Hofboer from Fotolia.com

  Austria has much to offer travelers seeking a blend of outdoor activities and culture. Concerts are a regular feature of life in the main cities of Vienna and Salzburg. In the winter, skiers and snowboarders head for the Alps. In the summer months, hiking and outdoor pursuits are popular. Holistic well-being is a priority in Austria and many hotels have spas for guests wishing to relax. Hotels in Austria range from comfortable, family-run inns to luxurious accommodations.

Grand Hotel Wien

• Vienna has stunning architecture. Vienna image by Serge Freeman from Fotolia.com

  The five-star Grand Hotel is located in the center of Austria's capital city, Vienna. Housed in a historic building, the hotel is a few minutes' walk from the Vienna State Opera where operas are performed most evenings. There is a convenient, integrated public transport system in Vienna and visitors to the city should find it easy to get around. The Grand Hotel opened in 1877 but has been modernized in recent years. It has 205 luxurious rooms and suites. Guests can dine at one of the hotel's two gourmet restaurants or in the Grand Café. There is also a modern Japanese sushi restaurant on the ground floor.

  Grand Hotel Wien

  Kaerntner Ring 9

  A-1010

  Vienna

  Austria

  011-43-151-5800

  grandhotelwien.com

Mavida Balance Hotel and Spa

• Mavida is a contemporary, minimalist hotel situated near the Alpine village of Zell-am-Zee. Skiing is available even in the summer months in this area, at the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier. Golfing and fishing are also popular activities in the region. At the Mavida hotel, the keyword is "balance" and many relaxing spa treatments are available to guests, including massages and foot baths. For families, the hotel is child friendly and includes a children's playground and organized activities. Modern dining is available at the hotel restaurant. The hotel organizes a range of activities, from hiking and kayaking in the summer to skiing in the winter. All rooms have mountain views.

  Balance Hotel GmbH

  Kirchenweg 11

  5700 Zell am See

  Austria

  011-43-6542-5410

  mavida.at

Hotel Landhaus Carla

• The family-run Hotel Landhaus Carla is located in the picturesque town of Mayrhofen, close to the ski lifts. Mayrhofen has one of Europe's oldest steam train railways, constructed in 1888, and tourists often enjoy making this short trip. Hotel Landhaus Carla is built in a traditional Austrian style. In the evenings, the hotel organizes local bands to play folk music in the bar area. There are single, double and family rooms available, together with junior suites. The hotel also has a selection of one-bedroom apartments. The restaurant features traditional Tyrolean cuisine.

  Hotel Landhaus Carla

  Schwendaustraße 197

  6290 Mayrhofen

  Austria

  011-43-5285-62791

  landhaus-carla.at

Hotel-Pension Adlerhof

• Salzburg has a rich, musical heritage. Salzburg image by Serge Freeman from Fotolia.com

  Salzburg is the birthplace of Mozart, and the Hotel-Pension Adlerhof provides an economical base for travelers wishing to explore this fascinating city. Visitors to Salzburg often indulge in the "mozartkugel" or Mozart ball, a chocolate-covered pistacho and marzipan snack. The Adlerhof hotel is family run, centrally located, and offers single, double, triple and quadruple rooms. A breakfast buffet is included.

  Hotel-Pension Adlerhof

  Elisabethstrasse 25

  5020 Salzburg

  Austria

  011-43-662-875-236

  gosalzburg.com