Flight: OS 688Departure: Minsk 16 Dec 2018 / 14:30Arrival: Vienna 16 Dec 2018 / 14:30Duration: 2 hours Austrian Airlines AG, sometimes shortened to Austrian, is the flag carrier of Austria and a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group. The airline is headquartered on the grounds of Vienna International Airport in Schwechat where it also maintains its …
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Having arrived from Minsk airport, we were back in the Schegen area in Vienna. The city airport train costs €11 for a one-way ticket and €19 for a return ticket. It is the fastest way to the city centre, taking 16 minutes only. However, we had rented a car so the staff came to the …
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Hallstatt had always been one of my dream destination after I saw numerous friends who went there. It looks mesmerising regardless of the season and there are always activities for everyone to engage in while they are there. Many years ago, I had visited Austria with my family but we did not get to cover …
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1. THE SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL The cliched Vienna of stiff collars and imperial grandeur is symbolised perfectly by the Lipizzaner stallions of the Spanish Riding School. In displays of skill and dexterity, the white horses prance around one of the Hofburg’s grand courtyards carrying their impeccably attired riders. There’s a reason the school has been …
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AUSTRIA Salzburg Salzburg’s Old Town Walk Old Town’s best sights in handy orientation walk. Salzburg Cathedral Glorious, harmonious Baroque main church of Salzburg. Getreidegasse Picturesque old shopping lane with characteristic wrought-iron signs. Hohensalzburg Fortress Imposing castle capping the mountain overlooking town, with tourable grounds, several mini-museums, commanding views, and good evening concerts. The Sound of …
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