Austria's central location in Europe and its six international airports of the imperial cities - Vienna, Graz, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Linz, and Salzburg - make it a convenient getaway country for European travelers. Austria is more than museums and antiques; it is also "the sound of music," spectacular scenery, and gourmet foods. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of summer activities, including hang gliding, hiking, mountain climbing, water sports, and a dip in Austria's largest "hot tub," Klopeiner See, where lake water temperatures climb to 82.4 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. © 2009, The Globe Pequot Press, LaVerne Ferguson-Kosinski Information by Europe by Eurail
The Austrian Federal Railways, or Osterreichische Bundesbahnen (OBB), operates the 5,800 kilometer rail system. The Westbahnhof and Sudbahnhof are Vienna's major railway terminals. Westbahnhof is the gateway to Germany, Switzerland, and the rest of northern and central Europe; Sudbahnhof is the gateway to southern and eastern Europe. Westbahnhof has two levels. Arriving by train, you will be on the top of the elevated level. The main station concourse is at street level. Sudbahnhof is a three-level terminal with the train platforms located on the middle and top levels. The OBB accepts a variety of Eurail Passes and the European East pass. © 2009, The Globe Pequot Press, LaVerne Ferguson-Kosinski Information by Europe by Eurail
